Propane helps create homes that are energy-efficient, versatile, and environmentally friendly—all features that today's homebuyers desire. As a builder, this is your opportunity to offer a smart, sustainable solution that adds value to your properties and enhances their appeal. Join the growing number of homebuilders who are offering propane-powered homes and stay ahead of the competition by meeting the needs of today’s eco-conscious, energy-savvy buyers.
Choosing propane as an energy source for your construction site gives you an edge in efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Compared to diesel and electricity, propane is better suited for powering tools, heating job sites, and fueling equipment, especially in remote locations or areas without electricity infrastructure.
Diesel is a common fuel for construction projects, but propane offers several advantages that make it a smarter choice. Propane-powered equipment operates with higher thermal efficiency, meaning it converts fuel into usable energy more effectively. This cleaner combustion reduces equipment wear and maintenance costs while while ensuring reliable performance.
Cost-effective: Propane prices are often more stable and predictable than diesel, helping small construction companies better manage fuel budgets. Additionally, propane is readily available and cost-effective to transport and store on-site, reducing logistical challenges and ensuring a consistent energy supply for tools, heaters, and generators.
Cold Weather Reliability: Unlike diesel, which can gel in low temperatures, propane remains usable without additives, allowing your equipment and heaters to remain operational year-round.
Environmentally Friendlier:Propane burns cleaner than diesel, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and particulates. This makes it a safer option for semi-enclosed spaces and helps supports sustainability targets.
While electricity is commonly used on construction sites with grid access, propane offers unmatched reliability and flexibility for off-grid locations and temporary energy needs. Propane-powered generators and heaters provide consistent energy supply where electricity is unavailable or unreliable.
Reliable Energy: Propane can help provide a more consistent energy source during power outages or in remote areas without grid access, helping keep projects on schedule. Additionally, propane stays reliable during the colder months, efficiently powering tools and equipment, while electricity can incur in higher costs and slower heating times in challenging conditions.
Cost-Effective:In regions with high utility rates, propane can be a more cost-efficient energy solution due to its ability to deliver consistent BTU output for heating and powering equipment at a lower operational cost. Propane’s predictable pricing and on-site storage also help construction companies manage budgets more effectively while avoiding the fluctuations often seen with electricity rates.
Portable and independent: Unlike electricity, propane is stored on- site, offering energy independence and reducing reliance on external infrastructure.
Using high-efficiency propane gas appliances for major applications provides optimal energy performance unmatched by electric alternatives. For a competitive advantage in home performance, comfort, and efficiency, build your propane homes with these applications.
Choosing the appropriate propane tank size helps ensure reliable energy for your construction projects. Superior Propane offers a range of tank sizes designed to support various job site needs, including heating, power generation, and equipment fueling.
Height 4'-4 ½" | Diameter 30" | LPG Capacity 375 litres* (Per Cylinder)
Ideal Use: If you are using propane at
home for something other than primary
home heating, this is the tank for you.
Popular uses include water heaters,
fireplaces, pool heaters, and auxiliary
heaters.
Distance/Position: Cylinders can be
placed against a building, and more
than one cylinder can be connected
together for higher volume use when a
500-gallon tank is not feasible. A
maximum of four cylinders can be
placed together. A typical residential
application would require two to three
cylinders.
Height 3'-10" | Length 9'-10" |
Diameter 38" | LPG Capacity 1514
litres*
Ideal Use: This is a popular choice if
you are heating your home with
propane. Commonly used for
residential and small commercial
heating applications or where a higher
BTU load is required for multiple uses.
Distance/Position:Must be installed
at least 10 feet (3 meters) from any
building or property line.
Height 4'-4" | Length 15'-11" | Diameter 41" | LPG Capacity 3028 litres*
Ideal Use: A 1,000-gallon tank is usually for commercial or agricultural operations with high volume usage and very high BTU loads.
Distance/Position: Must be installed at least 10 feet (3 metres) from any building and at least 10 feet from any property line.
Propane’s flexibility and ease of integration make it an ideal energy source for your construction projects. From heating your site to keep projects moving year-round, to powering tools, machinery, and generators, or efficiently fueling your vehicles and forklift fleet, propane delivers clean, dependable energy to keep your job site running smoothly. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it an ideal choice for builders looking to maximize efficiency and stay on schedule.
Propane heaters provide an effective and
portable solution for construction sites,
ensuring consistent warmth during colder
months. They are essential for maintaining
crew comfort, protecting materials, and
ensuring proper curing of concrete and other
construction elements.
Compared to diesel or electric options,
propane heaters are more efficient, deliver
faster heat, and have lower emissions. Their
portability makes them easy to move across
job sites, while on-site propane storage
ensures a reliable fuel supply, even in remote
locations.
Propane-powered generators provide
dependable energy to keep construction
projects running smoothly, even in remote or
off-grid locations. These generators offer a
faster startup and longer runtime compared
to diesel options, making them ideal for sites
where downtime isn’t an option.
Propane is clean-burning, reducing emissions
and minimizing environmental impact, which
is especially important for projects
prioritizing sustainability. With on-site
propane storage, you’re less reliant on
external fuel deliveries, ensuring
uninterrupted power for tools, lighting, and
other site equipment. Whether it’s powering
key systems or acting as a backup during grid
outages, propane generators deliver
performance builders can trust.
Propane forklifts are an efficient and versatile
solution for construction sites, delivering
consistent performance across a variety of
tasks. They can operate both indoors and
outdoors, as their low emissions meet indoor
air quality standards, unlike diesel
alternatives.
Refueling propane forklifts is quick and
simple, taking just minutes compared to
electric models, which require lengthy
recharges. This allows operators to maximize
productivity and minimize downtime.
Additionally, propane forklifts maintain peak
performance in cold weather, making them
ideal for year-round construction. With
durability and versatility, they are a cost-
effective choice for moving materials
efficiently on-site.
^ Maximum propane credit at one customer location based on tank capacity and expected annual propane consumption, split between a "Welcome Bonus" and an "Anniversary Bonus", as applicable. Propane credits have no cash value. Any propane credits not used or applied by the expiry date of the five-year initial term of an eligible customer's General Retail Agreement will be forfeited.
‡ This offer is subject to additional terms and conditions, including eligibility requirements based on expected annual propane consumption (among other things). This offer is not available to customers in Quebec. To accept the offer, eligible customers must enter into a General Retail Agreement with a five-year initial term, subject to early termination fees as set out in the offer terms and conditions. Please contact us for further details. This offer is subject to applicable fees, costs, tariffs, surcharges and taxes as set out in any eligible customer's General Retail Agreement. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, may only be used once per eligible customer, and is not transferrable. Offer expires May 31, 2025.
1 "Welcome Bonus" propane credit will be applied to eligible customer's first propane delivery following tank installation at the subject customer location.
2 Receipt of the "Anniversary Bonus" propane credit depends on eligible customer meeting a specified threshold of propane consumption during the period from tank installation date at the subject customer location to the 12-month anniversary thereof. Please refer to the offer terms and conditions for further details. If applicable, the "Anniversary Bonus" propane credit will be applied to eligible customer's first propane delivery following the 12-month anniversary of tank installation date at the subject customer location.
3 Basic tank installation at one customer location. This element of the offer applies only to eligible customers with a minimum annual consumption of 2,500 litres.