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Business

Now’s the time to pitch fire features to prospects

With kids heading back to school, the last vestiges of summer are slipping away and soon the crisp chill of fall will be here. Help your clients get the most out of their backyards by creating a fire feature that fits their specific needs and extends the amount of time they can enjoy the outdoors. […]

August 24, 2015

Business

Using alternative fuels could pay dividends over time

Whether you’re trying to cut down on fuel costs or you want to create an environmentally friendly company image, finding an alternative fuel for your commercial lawn equipment can be daunting. The cost of converting your equipment to an alternative fuel source is enough to make some landscapers balk, but don’t underestimate the value of […]

August 17, 2015

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2015 Buyer’s Guide: Service trucks

What matters when spec’ing out service trucks Trucks equipped with a utility body bring the shop to the jobsite. Short and simple. What isn’t as simple for first-time buyers is putting that initial service or utility body package together. That aspect can be as complicated as one wants to make it depending on the specific […]

June 26, 2015

Business

Exmark adds 52-inch EFI propane model to its Vantage S-Series

Exmark’s Vantage S-Series Propane stand-on rider with electronic fuel injection (EFI) is the latest addition to the company’s line of propane commercial mowers. The new model uses a Kohler EFI propane engine. Exmark says the mower delivers increased fuel economy, performance and reliability while remaining environmentally friendly. A company spokesman says Exmark has seen an […]

May 28, 2015

Business

Should you use alternative fuels for your fleet?

Alternative fuels. How do you figure out if making the change from gas or diesel pickups is the right move for your business? Todd Mouw, the vice president of sales and marketing at Roush Clean Tech, which focuses on propane “autogas” vehicles, tells potential customers to focus on these five factors: 1. Total cost of ownership. […]

February 23, 2015

Business

PERC, Eight U.S. Golf Courses Partner to Test Alternative Fuel Turf Equipment

Through an inaugural research program with the Propane Education & Research Council, eight U.S. golf courses are testing alternative fuel turf equipment.

November 19, 2014

Business

Video Series Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look of OEMs Using Propane Technology

The Propane Education & Research Council released videos of manufacturers discussing their investment in developing and commercializing propane technologies.

October 30, 2014

Business

PERC Releases Suite of Cost Calculator Tools

The Propane Education & Research Council released a suite of cost calculator tools for users. The calculators estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with clean, American-made propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

October 24, 2014

Business

PERC Donates Propane-Powered Equipment to Yellowstone National Park

With the help of donations from the Propane Education & Research Council, Yellowstone National Park is reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions. PERC’s donation included a propane-powered Exmark zero-turn mower, 11 mower cylinders, three Generac portable generators, one Generac standby generator and a 12-cylinder capacity storage cage.

October 14, 2014

Business

Kohler Releases 824cc Engine to Provide Power, Fuel Efficiency All in One

To meet the needs of the professional landscaper when it comes to providing enough power and fuel efficiency in a zero-turn mower, Kohler Engines has introduced the 824cc Command Pro EFI engine.

October 1, 2014

Business

Landscapers Discuss Benefits of Propane in PERC’s Straight Talk Video Series

To showcase propane’s benefits, the Propane Education & Research Council is releasing Straight Talk, an online video case study series featuring interviews with landscapers across the country about their experiences using propane.

September 25, 2014

Business

PERC’s Updated Brand Identity Puts Focus on American-Made Alternative Fuel

The Propane Education & Research Council has launched a new logo and brand identity for propane titled “Propane Clean American Energy.”

August 20, 2014