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Ep 32: Renewable Propane's Role in The Energy Transformation

March 19, 2024 Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts Season 1 Episode 32
Ep 32: Renewable Propane's Role in The Energy Transformation
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Renewable Rides
Ep 32: Renewable Propane's Role in The Energy Transformation
Mar 19, 2024 Season 1 Episode 32
Gareth Evans & Dan Roberts

How do we meet the escalating global energy demands while curbing carbon emissions? Tucker Perkins, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), is an advocate for cleaner energy solutions to combat environmental challenges, and in this episode, he shares the role of propane in achieving zero emissions. Emphasizing propane's versatility and efficiency in various sectors, Tucker sheds light on its potential as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels.

Listen in as Tucker describes what goes into propane production, its environmental benefits, and its seamless integration into existing energy infrastructures. He challenges conventional perceptions, urging listeners to rethink propane's role in the broader energy landscape. You will come away with a deeper understanding of propane's potential to drive decarbonization and propel us toward a sustainable future.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

  • How Tucker became so passionate about the propane and energy industry.
  • The different use cases for propane today.
  • How people should think about propane in the energy transition.
  • The advantages of using propane.
  • How propane is produced.
  • If there is enough supply for businesses.
  • What Tucker is most excited about in the space.


Ideas Worth Sharing:

  • "Propane is clearly a part of the energy transition going forward. We are in an energy transformation.” - Tucker Perkins
  • “Propane is cleaner to store, cleaner to burn, and we can do it simpler.” - Tucker Perkins
  • “We don’t ever want to fear failure. We want to be on the edge of innovation, so failure is clearly an option. And when we do fail, we want to fail fast.” - Tucker Perkins


Resources In Today's Episode:

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/45jzkdde 

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How do we meet the escalating global energy demands while curbing carbon emissions? Tucker Perkins, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), is an advocate for cleaner energy solutions to combat environmental challenges, and in this episode, he shares the role of propane in achieving zero emissions. Emphasizing propane's versatility and efficiency in various sectors, Tucker sheds light on its potential as a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels.

Listen in as Tucker describes what goes into propane production, its environmental benefits, and its seamless integration into existing energy infrastructures. He challenges conventional perceptions, urging listeners to rethink propane's role in the broader energy landscape. You will come away with a deeper understanding of propane's potential to drive decarbonization and propel us toward a sustainable future.

What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:

  • How Tucker became so passionate about the propane and energy industry.
  • The different use cases for propane today.
  • How people should think about propane in the energy transition.
  • The advantages of using propane.
  • How propane is produced.
  • If there is enough supply for businesses.
  • What Tucker is most excited about in the space.


Ideas Worth Sharing:

  • "Propane is clearly a part of the energy transition going forward. We are in an energy transformation.” - Tucker Perkins
  • “Propane is cleaner to store, cleaner to burn, and we can do it simpler.” - Tucker Perkins
  • “We don’t ever want to fear failure. We want to be on the edge of innovation, so failure is clearly an option. And when we do fail, we want to fail fast.” - Tucker Perkins


Resources In Today's Episode:

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/45jzkdde