Propane for the Future | Tucker Perkins, Propane Education and Research Council | Ep 156

Summary

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir interviews Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council. They discuss the role of propane in the energy transition and its potential as a low carbon fuel. Perkins explains the work of the Propane Education and Research Council in promoting safety, marketing, and innovation in the propane industry. He also discusses the importance of considering the full picture of energy solutions and the need for collaboration and conversation in the climate conversation. Perkins highlights the potential of renewable propane and the importance of conserving energy and making smart choices in our daily lives.

Keywords

Propane, renewable propane, energy transition, climate conversation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Propane’s Role in the Energy Transition

03:35 Safety, Marketing, and Innovation in the Propane Industry

05:02 The Potential of Propane in the Energy Conversation

09:43 Current Uses of Propane in Society

12:58 Tucker Perkins’ Book ‘Path to Zero’ and the Importance of Innovation

17:11 Challenges and Opportunities in Replacing Diesel with Propane

23:56 The Supply and Future of Propane, including Renewable Propane

29:40 The Importance of Individual Action in the Energy Transition

37:02 Book Recommendations and How to Get to Net Zero

Tucker’s book recommendations:

Path to Zero by Tucker Perkins

Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose

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