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Budget-conscious Wisconsin fleets turn to propane to reduce fuel costs

LANCASTER, Wis. – As high gasoline prices make alternative fuel an increasingly attractive option to fleets across the country, many in Wisconsin are discovering the most viable fuel is the same stuff that powers grills, mowers and home appliances: propane. Called “autogas” when used for vehicle applications, this affordable, American-made clean fuel is currently saving U.S. fleets around $1.75 per gallon on fuel costs. Lancaster-based Charter Fuels  is a part of  Alliance AutoGas , which

Propane safety during power outages

When winter storms or freezing temperatures lead to power outages, homeowners often turn to propane for their energy needs, whether using a backup propane-powered generator or portable propane heating devices. Just like any other energy source, propane can be unsafe if handled incorrectly, so utilizing propane equipment and appliances during emergency situations requires a little extra precaution. Here are some propane safety tips to help prepare your family for a possible power outage this winter: Before a winter storm · First, make sure the whole family can identify the scent of

Landscapers Cutting Costs with Propane for Mowing Season

LANCASTER, Wis. – April 24, 2012 – With gasoline prices rising across the country, homeowners and businesses alike are turning to affordable, fuel-efficient technology to power their lawn mowers. Many are converting lawncare equipment to run on propane, which offers both lower fuel costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to gasoline. “I think we’ve heard a lot lately about high gas prices affecting commuters and fleets, but it also has an impact on commercial lawncare companies and other organizations that rely on affordable fuel to power their mowers,” says Doug Pink,

Charter Fuels Offers Homeowners Wintertime Propane Safety Tips

LANCASTER, Wis. – December 20, 2011 – With temperatures dropping across the country and energy bills rising, more homeowners are turning to alternative options like propane for their heating needs. Propane is a cost-effective clean energy source, but these savings can be easily canceled out for those who aren’t properly prepared for winter weather. Doug Pink, president of Midwest energy leader Charter Fuels , says it’s more important than ever during the harsh winter months for homeowners to be up to speed on propane safety. “We all know that wintertime

Charter Fuels Presents Benefits of Propane Autogas to Wisconsin Public Works Leaders

WAUSAU, Wis. – November 8, 2011 – Charter Fuels President Doug Pink presented the benefits of propane autogas to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association at the APWA WI 2011 fall conference. A partner in the national Alliance AutoGas network, Charter Fuels helps Wisconsin fleets save money and go green by shifting from gasoline to clean-burning, affordable autogas. Held November 2—4 at the Jefferson Street Inn in historic downtown Wausau, Wis., the annual meeting of the Wisconsin APWA is a gathering of public works officials and employees from across the state,

Wisconsin Propane Retailer Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Charter Fuels donates to American Breast Cancer Foundation with Pink Ribbon delivery truckLANCASTER, Wis. – Wisconsin clean energy provider Charter Fuels has teamed with the American Breast Cancer Foundation to raise money for breast cancer research and promote awareness with their “Pink Ribbon” propane delivery truck. Be on the lookout for the Charter Fuels Pink Ribbon truck, which is painted in the trademark pink of the breast cancer awareness campaign. For each gallon of propane gas the truck delivers throughout Southwest Wisconsin, a donation will be made to the American Breast

Is it time to pull the plug on your electric appliances?

Leading Wisconsin clean energy provider reveals benefits of switching to clean, affordable propaneLANCASTER, Wis. – With heat waves across the nation causing record electricity usage, Wisconsin residents are looking to cut energy costs any way they can. It may be difficult to resist blasting your central air conditioning during the dog days of summer, but there are other ways to lessen energy costs in your home. One increasingly popular option is to invest in energy-efficient appliances and heating systems that don’t require electricity, such as those that run on propane gas. “When

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