Off Grid Gas: HBH Gas Systems and the Propane Systems Solution

Developers and Builders working off the grid have found a solution to their dual-fuels requirements: Propane Gas Systems from HBH Gas Systems. The systems provide clean, economical LP gas to off grid developments worldwide.

The phrase “Off Grid” typically refers to life beyond the energy infrastructure. Off Grid houses are eco-friendly solutions to our reliance on the overwhelmingly carbon-heavy electric grid. Central Gas Systems effectively decrease the number of homes that are built all-electric. HBH’s propane systems can even power backup generators for renewable energy initiatives such as wind and solar generation.

Off Grid communities are located beyond the reach of the natural gas infrastructure, or where the cost of main line extensions is prohibitively high to provide a community with gas service. Developers and builders working off the grid have traditionally had only one option: build all-electric homes. The disadvantages of this option are clear and wide-ranging. All-electric homes are much more expensive to heat than homes fueled by gas (in fact, it costs about twice as much to heat a home with electricity than with propane). Moreover, homeowners simply prefer having gas in their homes – from the familiar blue flame of a gas range to the warmer air from a gas furnace. From an environmental standpoint, the benefits are clear: a home that uses LP gas instead of electricity for space and water heating effectively offsets the carbon emissions or one average vehicle. Central Propane Systems from HBH Gas Systems offer the only viable alternative to building less desirable, less efficient all-electric homes.

Off grid living is increasingly becoming affiliated with eco-friendly practices. Living off the grid, going green, and reducing carbon footprints are integral parts of a sustainable future. HBH Gas Systems meets the demands of consumers and green builders by providing centralized, metered service of an alternative green energy recognized by the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act. When developers choose to provide their off grid developments with gas from an HBH gas system, their decision reflects a commitment to sustainable development and eco-friendly living – all while enjoying the tremendous marketing advantage of offering dual-fuels in their communities. Builders benefit from the implementation of high efficiency gas appliances in place of low efficiency, grid-hogging, carbon-heavy electric appliances.

HBH Gas Systems specializes in the marketing, design, and implementation of fully-engineered Central Gas Distribution Systems worldwide. HBH gas systems serve developments of all sizes with homes built by established national, regional, and custom builders. For more information about HBH Gas Systems, visit http://www.hbhsystems.com/ or contact Harris Baker at (512) 306-0073 or info@hbhsystems.com.

The Propane School Bus: Not only revolutionary- they can be powered by Community Propane Systems!

In the last few years more and more state agencies and municipalities have turned to Propane to power fleet vehicles. From municipal truck and car fleets to entire police vehicle and taxi fleets, propane can power vehicles efficiently and drastically reduce harmful particulate pollution and other toxins. In addition to serving the homes, community centers, and retail and commercial facilities in a community, Central Propane Systems can serve refueling stations for all of these vehicles.

The economic and sustainable benefits of propane have recently extended into new territory- school buses. In October 2007, The Texas Railroad Commission unveiled a propane-fueled school bus to showcase its many benefits, including increased safety, longer engine life and decreased fuel costs. The Railroad Commission also offers cash incentives to encourage school districts to buy these new buses.

Travis Country high School in Austin, Texas, also recently converted their fleet of school buses to propane. Central Propane Systems from HBH Gas Systems can fuel refilling stations for vehicle fleets, including school bus fleets. But the benefits of propane systems don't stop there! Central Propane Systems from HBH can fuel entire schools. In addition to powering their propane school buses, schools can uses propane for cooking, furnaces, combined heat and power (CHP) generation, and even Bunsen burners for the Chemistry lab.

As the cost of gas continues to rise, more and more organizations and businesses alike will look to propane to fuel their needs.

For additional information on propane fueled school buses, visit, http://www.propaneschoolbus.com
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Winter and Propane

As winter closes in, homeowners are taking advantage of the many propane-fueled amenities available to consumers.

Gas furnaces produce warmer air than electric heat pumps, eliminating that drafty feeling. In addition to gas furnaces and gas-fueled water heaters, propane can fuel heated outdoor patios and driveways, standalone heaters, and even outdoor fire pits. Not only is propane more comfortable than electricity, it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly. Using clean-burning propane instead of electricity for space and water heating alone can save homeowners up to 50% on their energy bills - and effectively offsets the carbon emissions from one average vehicle!

Many consumers do not realize that propane produces more comfortable, even heat at almost half the cost of electricity. And homeowners also enjoy the piece of mind associated with knowing that their home is powered by a clean burning, domestically produced alternative fuel (propane is an alternative 'green' energy as recognized by the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act).

Visit www.hbhsystems.com to learn more about how you can save money and reduce your carbon footprint by fueling your home, development, or entire community with economical, clean-burning propane gas!