SACRAMENTO, Calif.,
Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Renewable propane is on track to play a major role in California's green energy future with the
industry targeting 2030 for supplying the state with a 100-percent
sustainable energy source, the Western Propane Gas Association
announced today.
The news, along with the unveiling of WPGA's sustainability
statement, comes during Climate Week 2020 and on the heels of
Governor Newsom's announced agenda to accelerate California's climate change goals.
"As the Governor underscored this week, climate change is an
existential and urgent threat to our global community," said
Joy Alafia, president of WPGA. "We
are taking this opportunity to remind policymakers that renewable
propane will play an essential role in California's future by providing a clean
energy source alongside other clean energy alternatives.
"Our industry is revolutionizing propane as a renewable energy
source that offers advantages over conventional fuels, and serves
as a critical partner alongside solar and wind power."
Renewable propane is derived from such sustainable energy
sources as animal fat and used cooking oil. Other breakthrough
processes include capturing carbon from the atmosphere to
decarbonize the fuel. Renewable propane is completely fungible with
its conventional counterpart, making it a more affordable option
for California's clean energy
economy.
While most people may associate propane with backyard barbecues,
renewable propane represents a resilient and affordable source of
clean energy that can do more than other energy sources.
"It plays a critical role in providing clean energy during
emergencies, blackouts and when solar energy runs out," Alafia
said.
In urban areas, propane fuels everything from commercial trucks
and school buses, to warehouse forklifts. In remote rural areas,
propane is often used to heat homes, cook food and generate
electricity.
Alafia also states, "Renewable propane's benefits are amplified
when coupled with ultra-low NOx engines that are 90 percent cleaner
than the EPA's most stringent standard or combined with innovative
appliance technologies that can reduce NOx emissions by up to
80%.
Our industry is excited to serve as an integral part of
California's effort to fight
climate change. We look forward to working with customers who seek
to reduce their carbon footprint and policymakers as they navigate
a path to achieve California's
environmental goals."
Media Contacts: To arrange an interview or request more
information, please contact either Stevan
Allen / 916.448.1336 or Ashley
Clark / 916.518.1973.
About the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA)
The Western Propane Gas Association is a trade and membership
service organization that represents propane marketers throughout
California. Founded in 1949, the
association has grown in its influence while maintaining its core
principles of education and safety. The association's primary
purpose is to maintain high standards of practice within the
industry, and in so doing, protect and expand the ability of its
members to compete in the marketplace.
http://www.westernpga.org
SOURCE Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA)