Excerpt from a news release by the Canadian Propane Association. Read the full news release.
“The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) has launched the Propane Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada. This first-of-its-kind study provides technical evidence to support renewable propane production in Canada.
While propane is already a low-carbon energy choice, the CPA and its members are charting a path to produce renewable propane to reduce its emissions further. Renewable propane can save up to 85% of emissions and even more under certain conditions. Derived primarily from plant and vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil, renewable propane integrates with existing infrastructure, offering an easy and cost-effective sustainable energy solution for all sectors of the economy.
“Canada must prioritize investments in renewable propane to safeguard energy security and ensure an equitable energy transition for all Canadians,” said CPA President and CEO Shannon Watt. “Propane is crucial for agriculture, industry, transportation and remote, rural and Indigenous communities, offering a dependable and affordable solution, while also serving as critical backup energy for renewables and during emergencies when the grid experiences failures.”
Canada’s diverse landscape, including remote communities and a cold northern climate, underscores the importance of an adaptable energy policy that addresses regional needs and challenges. The emergence of renewable propane will support the ongoing energy transition affordably and equitably across all parts of Canada…”
Read the full news release.
Access the full Propane Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada
For a detailed report on the pathways, please review the Technical Feasibility of Decarbonizing Propane in Canada, authored by Dr. Chris Bataille and Seton Stiebert.
