President of HBH Gas Systems to Speak at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference in Austin, TX

Harris Baker, President of HBH Gas Systems, has been asked to participate as a speaker at the Sustainable Land Development International sponsored 'Land Development Breakthroughs Conference' taking place May 1 and 2 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas. His presentation is titled "Delivering Sustainability Off the Grid: Central Gas Systems." Providing individually metered gas from a centralized propane tank, Central Gas Systems facilitate a significantly reduced pull on the electric grid with the delivery of an EPA approved alternative green energy. In developments located off of the natural gas grid, central gas systems provide the best dual-fuel solution to facilitate sustainable development. Applications range from traditional residential appliances to full-scale energy and fuel delivery solutions for entire communities, including commercial, retail and fleet vehicle applications.

In 2007, HBH was a finalist for the Land Development Today Visionary Project Award for contributions made toward sustainability by their Central Gas System at The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake near Ft. Worth, Texas. Central Gas Systems provide underground piped gas that is individually metered, serviced and billed just like natural gas. Compared with the large capital cost of extending natural gas infrastructure to their communities, developers and builders who partner with HBH Gas Systems enjoy substantial cost savings. Furthermore, these developers and builders have the ability to offer gas service in virtually any location, affording them a distinct marketing advantage over competing subdivisions that have been built all-electric.

Gas contributes to strengthening the three pillars of sustainable development. From the economic standpoint, gas yields substantially lower electric bills for homeowners - heating a home with propane costs about half as much as using electricity. Socially, gas improves living standards through increased comfort and convenience. From the environmental perspective, gas allows communities to drastically decrease their pull on the electric grid. Just one home fueling its space and water heating energy requirements with a Central Gas System in lieu of electricity effectively offsets the carbon emissions of an average vehicle.

HBH Gas Systems has developed, designed, and installed central gas 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. HBH Gas Systems is the largest independent provider of Central Gas Systems in the world. For more information about HBH Gas Systems, visit www.hbhsystems.com or contact Harris Baker at (512) 306-0073 or info@hbhsystems.com.

Propane chemically derived from corn could be used in heating and transportation

Central Gas Systems from HBH Gas Systems utilize propane from traditional sources, but the advent of biopropane could mean a whole new level of 'green'!

"MIT researchers say they have developed an efficient chemical process for making propane from corn or sugarcane. They are incorporating a startup this week to commercialize the biopropane process, which they hope will find a place in the existing $21 billion U.S. market for the fuel."

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Outdoor Living: Propane Gas Systems Deliver Green Fuel for Spring

March 25, 2008 -- With Spring just around the corner, more and more homeowners are preparing to spend time outdoors. According to a survey of leading members of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the days of a simple barbecue grill have come and gone. The coming months will see homeowners adding entire outdoor great rooms to compliment their outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. With this push toward outdoor living comes the demand for an efficient, economical energy source to fuel outdoor appliances -- a demand that is best met with a Central Propane Gas System from HBH Gas Systems. HBH Gas Systems is the world's leader in Central Propane Gas Systems innovation, design, and implementation.

Central Propane Gas Systems deliver clean-burning fuel to off-grid communities, or communities without access to the natural gas grid. Providing individually metered gas to homeowners is an enormous marketing advantage for builders and developers, particularly in areas where most other homes are built all-electric. Central Propane Gas Systems can fuel the energy demands of an entire community, from standard residential appliances to commercial and retail applications. But this spring, homeowners in communities served by a Central Propane Gas System will be especially pleased with their options for outdoor living.

Whether they're entertaining the neighbors at a backyard barbecue or hosting friends for a patio dinner under the gentle glow of gas lamps, homeowners can rely on Central Propane Gas Systems to fuel all of their outdoor energy needs. Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces fueled by a Central Propane Gas System are more reliable because they do not use individual tanks. Homeowners are billed only for the gas they use, just like urban natural gas users. Propane can fuel outdoor fireplaces, swimming pool heaters and Jacuzzis, as well as a wide range of alternative applications. These include street lamps, barbecue smokers, patio heaters, door and yard lanterns, insect repellent systems, and even eco-friendly 'Alternative Fuel Vehicles' (AFVs) like golf carts, lawn care equipment, and fleet vehicles.

Discerning homeowners and resort visitors prefer high-end, professional gas appliances because they are more comfortable, economical, and efficient than electric appliances. Central Propane Gas Systems give developers the ability to steer their off-grid developments away from the inefficient, carbon-heavy electric grid toward more sustainable development fueled by gas. Faced with the prospect of building their community all-electric, it is no surprise that many developers choose to implement a Central Propane Gas System from HBH Gas Systems. In addition to the significant reduction of a community's pull on the electric grid, these systems are highly economical, saving homeowners about 50% on their heating bills when compared to electric heating.

Central Gas Systems are not only economical and versatile, but they are also environmentally friendly. One home fueling its space and water heating requirements with gas from a Central Propane Gas System in lieu of electricity effectively offsets the annual carbon emissions from one average vehicle. Central Propane Gas Systems from HBH Gas Systems are the most effective and efficient way to deliver this EPA-approved alternative green energy.

HBH Gas Systems specializes in the marketing, design, and implementation of fully-engineered Central Gas Distribution Systems, or Central Propane Systems, nationwide. To obtain more information about this project or HBH Gas Systems visit http://www.hbhsystems.com/ or contact Harris Baker at 512-306-0073 or info@hbhsystems.com.