PERC's agricultural research program has supported the development and demonstration of propane technologies for irrigation engines, propane steam and flame weed control, and thermal remediation pest management. New research projects to improve current technology and develop new technology are underway with the help of PERC’s research partners. Read the reports on each project for up-to-date information about propane technology impacting agriculture.
Development of Technical Information for Growers for the use of Propane for Steaming as an Alternative to Post-emergence Herbicides (Docket 11886)
Environmentally Safe Orchard Heating for Frost and Freeze Protection (Docket 11116)
Demonstration of Feasibility of Propane Fuel Cells for Remote Sites (Docket 11130)
Stationary Fuel Cells Provide Power at a Remote Forest Service Ranger Station (Docket 11130)
Mid-Atlantic Propane Assisted Biodigester: Technical and Economic Feasibility Assessment (Docket 12046)