Propane Education & Research Council
Propane is clean, American energy with virtually limitless potential. Keep exploring to learn more about the fuel itself and the propane industry.
Propane is the third most widely used fuel in the U.S. by the number of households, second to
electricity and natural gas. All told, propane is used in roughly 50 million American households, with
7.8 million households using propane for in-home heating, 5.5 million of which depend on propane
as their primary space heating fuel.1 In addition, 4.6 million homes use propane for water heating
and over 42 million homes use propane for outdoor grilling activities.
Give your students an elevated, hands-on learning experience, and more career opportunities after graduation, with a propane-specific curriculum and the chance to outfit your classroom lab with propane related equipment through the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program.
Approved grant recipients will receive $7,500 worth of grant funds, which includes
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- A propane autogas specific training aid that is a $5,000+ value to include in your training facility. The autogas training aid, provided by PERC in partnership with Blossman Services, is an educational tool designed to demonstrate the various components and systems involved in an autogas-powered vehicle. This prop is a detailed, scale model of a pickup truck frame, showcasing all the critical elements of an autogas system in their actual locations.
- The remaining $2,500 of funds will be sent to your school to go towards sending your class instructor to attend a mandatory Train the Trainer class on the Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection: Introduction for Automobile Service Technicians curriculum, and for use in marketing the new incorporation of the curriculum into your school to prospective students. More details can be found in the Program Guidelines tab below.
Applications for the 2026 Program are open through December 19, 2025.
BRING MORE ENERGY TO YOUR COURSES
With the HVAC Technical School Grant Program, you can earn extra funding to give students enhanced, real-world experience with propane, and better prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. Through this program, you can receive up to $10,000 of grant money by incorporating a provided curriculum into your program, and completing a few other requirements like acquiring specific propane equipment and appliances that will take hands-on learning to new heights.
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