No matter what type of business you are in these days, you are always walking a tightrope, delivering a great product or service and while keeping your eye on efficiency, cost and value—especially when it comes to energy costs. And while there’s a lot of pushing for businesses to convert more of their systems to electric, the cost of electricity keeps going up as utilities are struggling to beef up infrastructure to meet demand.
If only there was another option that was cleaner burning than diesel or heating oil, that was domestically sourced and delivered powerful and consistent heat.
But there is!
You may know how great propane is for heat, hot water and cooking at home. But when it comes to commercial, industrial and agricultural uses, commercial propane can do even more. It’s used for heating, for operating machinery, and running vehicles. What’s more, propane is better for the environment—and your bottom line. Compared to other heating fuels, including electricity, propane has a lot to offer.
Propane heats quickly and burns cleanly, and leaves a smaller carbon footprint than other fuels.
It costs on average 2.5 times less per Btu than heating with electricity, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And, propane is extremely safe, with a very narrow range of flammability
Those are all reasons why commercial propane is used in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, agriculture, landscaping, hospitality, and a broad range of other industries. And whether you need bulk propane for your business, or a cylinder exchange program, Pico can help you make the most of propane for your North Carolina business.
For consistent heat required for warming livestock barns, hatcheries, greenhouses, propane can’t be beat. It’s also nontoxic, and can’t harm soil or groundwater. What’s more, clean-burning propane can power much of your landscaping and agricultural equipment, from commercial mowers to irrigation engines. Propane puts less wear on equipment, keeping it out of the shop and keeping your operations running smoothly.
Warehouse management, construction, and industrial facilities rely on forklifts. Let our team show you why propane fueled forklifts will keep your operation running smoothly with less downtime.
Propane-powered forklifts offer some distinct advantages.
Unlike electric forklifts, propane-powered forklifts can be used outdoors in wet conditions, unlike electric-powered forklifts. Propane forklifts will operate at 100% power as long as there’s propane in the cylinder. Compare that to electric forklifts, that lose power as the battery drains.
Replaceable cylinders make refueling quick and easy, too. On the other hand, recharging an electric forklift takes equipment out of service for up to eight hours—a whole shift—slowing down operations. And when it comes to power, propane forklifts handle heavy loads better and are more capable when it comes to inclines compared to the electric option.
Propane’s versatility is a plus for your business or job site. In addition to forklifts, propane can be used to power a wide range of equipment, including:
Professional chefs prefer gas for cooking. Hotels, hospitals, nursing facilities all benefit from propane for cooking, water heating and space heating, as well as for industrial washers and clothes dryers, just to name a few. That’s why you’ll find restaurants, hotels, laundromats, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and more all use propane.
We’re proud of our commercial partnerships that support businesses throughout North Carolina and southern Virginia. Pico is committed to providing the same superb and attentive service to our commercial accounts as to our residential clients. We make sure our commercial clients have the most dependable commercial propane service in the area. Not only that, we have fair, transparent pricing so there are no surprises for you.
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