Climate Confident Tucker Perkins on Renewable Propane and a Sustainable Energy Mix
Welcome to another episode of the Climate Confident Podcast! I'm Tom Raftery, and today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tucker Perkins, the CEO of the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC). In our conversation, Tucker delved into the role of propane and renewable propane in the journey towards a cleaner climate.
We explored the extensive safety and training measures PERC implements to ensure safe propane usage across various sectors. Tucker highlighted the innovation in more efficient, lower-emission propane appliances and discussed the environmental potential of renewable propane, derived from waste sources like fats, oils, and greases.
A key takeaway from our discussion was the significant reduction in emissions achieved by replacing diesel with propane, particularly in heavy-duty transportation. Tucker also shared insights on the emerging hybrid systems that combine electric powertrains with propane engines, promising further reductions in greenhouse gases.
Additionally, we touched upon the broader clean energy landscape, recognising the importance of a diverse mix of fuels to meet global energy demands sustainably. Tucker's perspectives offer a compelling argument for considering propane as part of our future clean energy solutions.
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