Central Gas System & Lakefront Community 'Hill Country Harbor' Take Shape Together

As the beautiful custom homes, lakeside condominiums and gorgeous facilities at Hill County Harbor rise from the Texas Hill Country around Possum Kingdom Lake, so does the fully turn-key, underground piped Central Gas System being implemented by HBH Gas Systems of Austin, Texas. Without natural gas, the developers had two options: either install unsightly and inefficient individual tanks at each home and facility, or turn to HBH Gas Systems to implement a turn-key Central Gas System that will provide individually metered gas through underground pipes to each building. The decision was easy to make.

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) April 14, 2009 -- As the beautiful custom homes, lakeside condominiums and gorgeous facilities at Hill County Harbor rise from the Texas Hill Country around Possum Kingdom Lake, so does the fully turn-key, underground piped Central Gas System being implemented by HBH Gas Systems of Austin, Texas.
The Central Gas System at Hill Country Harbor will fuel tankless water heaters, gas stoves, outdoor kitchens and grills, fireplaces, fire pits, lanterns and a host of other amenities and appliances.
The Central Gas System at Hill Country Harbor will fuel tankless water heaters, gas stoves, outdoor kitchens and grills, fireplaces, fire pits, lanterns and a host of other amenities and appliances.

Located near Fort Worth, Texas, this community sits in a rustic lakeside setting that is too far from the natural gas grid for extensions to be viable. Still, the developers knew that their discerning homeowners would demand gas to fuel their stoves, outdoor kitchens, tankless water heaters, and many more amenities. Moreover, the developers desired a number of other gas features, such as poolside torches and gas lamps throughout the community. Building this community all-electric - the least desirable and most environmentally unfriendly method - simply wasn't an option.

Without natural gas, the developers had two options: either install unsightly and inefficient individual tanks at each home and facility, or turn to HBH Gas Systems to implement a turn-key Central Gas System that will provide individually metered gas through underground pipes to each building. The decision was easy to make.

Central Gas Systems, sometimes referred to as Central Propane Distribution Systems or Community LP Gas Systems, provide propane from a centralized tank in a manner identical to a natural gas system. HBH Gas Systems is a leader in the design and implementation of Central Gas systems. HBH Gas Systems manages the system design and installation, as well as the gas delivery, service and individual customer billing.

With a Central Gas System from HBH Gas Systems, the developer and builder will benefit from the many marketing advantages afforded by their ability to offer underground metered gas service. The homeowners will enjoy considerable cost savings: residents of the Harbor could likely save up to 50% on their utility bills by using propane from this Central Gas System in lieu of electricity. All of these benefits of central gas systems compliment the fact that the gas appliances and amenities will bring increased levels of comfort and convenience to the residents of Hill Country Harbor.

A Historical Marker at Possum Kingdom Lake reads, "(Development of the area) quickly picked up after World War II with the establishment of major fishing lodges, camping areas and other recreational facilities. The growth and success of the area is a tribute to the spirit of the surrounding communities…" It is with this same spirit and dedication that the developers of Hill Country Harbor and HBH Gas Systems are bringing this beautiful community to Texas.

HBH Gas Systems has developed, designed, and installed central gas distribution systems in residential communities and commercial developments throughout the US and abroad. HBH is committed to facilitating sustainable development worldwide by bringing gas to regions where it was previously unavailable. For more information about HBH Gas Systems, visit environmental benefits of Central Gas Systems, visit www.hbhsystems.com/environmental.html.

HBH Gas Systems to Install Central Propane System at Falconhead West Development Near Austin, Texas

Austin, TX -- January 28, 2008 -- HBH Gas Systems and Ferrellgas Partners, LP have announced the installation of a Central Propane Gas System to fuel the Falconhead West development located in Bee Cave, Texas just west of Austin. The propane system will provide propane gas utilities to all of the 453 lots that will be available at final build-out. Central Propane Systems provide propane gas utilities to developments located off the natural gas grid. The propane gas is metered and billed just like natural gas and is supplied from a single, centralized propane tank.


The Developer of Falconhead West wanted the marketing advantages of gas supplied and operated by a large, competent company that has demonstrated sufficient capacity to serve a development of this size. The team at HBH Gas Systems has unsurpassed expertise in the implementation of propane systems designed to serve off-grid developments. HBH Gas Systems will oversee the design and implementation of the propane system at Falconhead West, while Ferrellgas will own and operate the system.

Central Propane Systems offer the developer the option of steering their off-grid developments away from carbon-heavy electricity toward more sustainable development fueled by gas. These systems are economical, saving homeowners about 50% on their heating bills when compared to electric heating. A recent American Gas Association study showed that most homeowners demand the luxury of dual fuels for their cooking and heating requirements. Homeowners in Falconhead West will have the peace-of-mind associated with using an alternative green fuel as classified by the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act.

Phase one of the Falconhead West development will consist of 166 lots, including 37 sixty-foot lots, 73 seventy-foot lots, 49 eighty-foot lots and 7 model lots. The expected house sizes range from 2,200 to 4,500 square feet with expected house prices ranging from $299,000 to $550,000.

HBH Gas Systems Announces New Environmental Impact Statistics for Central Propane Distribution Systems

From August 29, 2007 --

HBH Gas Systems has announced new environmental statistics for their off grid central propane distribution systems. Their new statistics are based largely on a recent study conducted by Energetics, Inc. for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). HBH Gas Systems specializes in the marketing, design, and implementation of fully-engineered Central Gas Distribution Systems. Each system allows the homes in an off grid community to be supplied with propane from a single facility, eliminating the need for individual tanks. The gas is distributed, metered, serviced and billed just like natural gas.

HBH Gas Systems has partnered with Ferrellgas to provide developments located off the natural gas grid with clean-burning propane from a single tank. Central gas distribution systems provide developments with the economic convenience and efficiency of an environmentally responsible gas product endorsed by the EPA as an alternative green fuel.

A single home using an HBH Gas System for water and space heating in lieu of electricity eliminates approximately 8.5 tons of carbon emissions per year, effectively offsetting the carbon emissions from one average vehicle. Fueling the water and space heating requirements of an average 500 home development with a central propane system instead of electricity offsets about 4,250 tons of carbon emissions per year. Propane is an EPA approved alternative energy per the Clean Air and Energy Policy Acts.

Propane-powered water heaters produce 60% less carbon emissions than electric powered water heaters. Propane is non-toxic and insoluble, so it offers minimal risk to aquifer and ground water supplies. In addition, 30 houses with wood-burning fireplaces create as much particulate pollution as 30,000 houses with gas fireplaces.

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