Eugene Golf Course Propane Home

Propane amenities will help deliver an ideal way of life—the propane lifestyle. Homes powered by propane deliver superior comfort and efficiency compared with homes powered by other energy sources. Using high-efficiency propane gas appliances for major applications provides optimal energy output and unmatched performance.

For added efficiency, a propane furnace will deliver a warmer, more comfortable heat from the registers, regardless of the outdoor temperature. A propane water heater will efficiently deliver a dependable supply of hot water for family and guests. The Coakleys will be able to cook with the precise temperature control preferred by professional chefs with a propane gas cookstove. Together, they can enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace with a real flame, without the hassle of burning wood. Best of all, with a propane-powered backup generator, this home can keep running as usual, even during the event of a power outage.

The benefits of propane as an energy source even extend beyond the interior walls of the home for the Coakleys. A ceiling-mounted propane garage heater will keep the 1,400 sq. ft. 3 car plus 1 golf cart garage warm during cold winter months. Additionally, an outdoor propane grilling and kitchen station will carry the perks of propane out onto the back patio, allowing Jay and Jackie to easily entertain guests with a delicious meal.

Propane will help Jay and Jackie see the “green” in more ways than one. Not only will they have a comfortable home on a golf course where they can walk out the back door for a round of golf, but together they will also enjoy other types of “green”—energy savings from the efficiencies of propane as a source of energy and a reduced carbon footprint. For example, Energy Star propane water heating units save about 13 to 20 percent in annual energy costs compared to electric water heating units. Propane appliances also include the highest Energy Star ratings and can save hundreds, even thousands of dollars in annual energy costs.

The other kind of “green” the Coakleys will enjoy is a reduced carbon footprint. Propane emits far less greenhouse gas than most other energy sources. For example, propane storage tank water heaters reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 1,700 pounds per year, compared with standard electric storage tank units.

Today, propane is powering a cleaner world in many different applications; on the road with propane autogas; at factories and distribution centers with clean and powerful forklifts and delivery vehicles; and in homes through furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, cooktops and backup generators. Propane provides an immediate and effective way to make a positive impact on the environment. It is also a non-poisonous, non-toxic fuel that won’t contaminate soil or groundwater, making it safe to use anywhere.

The Coakley Family and Steve Ahrens with the Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC), teamed up to make this awesome propane home story a reality.