Jan. 22–24 in Las Vegas
Put propane on your must-see list
You can bet on propane to provide you with high-performance energy solutions at this year's IBS in Las Vegas. Plan your visit to the American Gas Association (AGA) and Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) booth for informative and interactive training opportunities, as well as chances to win a propane portable generator or outdoor gas grill.
In-Person Training
The International Builders Show provides a wealth of information for remodelers. Learn a new way to add value on your remodeling projects by attending Specifying Standby Generators as an Option for Remodeling Projects as part of Remodelers Central at IBS. Session participants will receive a continuing education credit (CEU).
- Title: Specifying Standby Generators as an Option for
Remodeling Projects - Date: Jan. 22
- Time: 2–3 p.m.
- Location: North 259
Make the most of your training time at IBS and learn about a comprehensive way you can improve the performance of your homes by attending Bundling Energy and Environmental Savings in Five Key Areas of the Home in the Custom Building Central at IBS room. Session participants will receive a continuing education credit (CEU).
- Title: Bundling Energy and Environmental Savings in Five Key Areas of the Home
- Date: Jan. 24
- Time: 9:30–10:15 a.m.
- Location: South 230
Description: Learn how specific bundles of building systems, or Energy Pods, installed in homes under construction can deliver energy and CO2 emissions savings that outperform typical new homes in the marketplace. The Energy Pod is a model for new construction that treats a home's five key areas of indoor energy use — space heating, water heating, cooking, fireplaces, and clothes drying — as parts of a whole-home energy package. This course will compare Propane Energy Pod homes to standard electric energy choices and describe which energy packages make your homes easier to sell.
The Custom Builder Symposium
Custom Building Central provides you with an opportunity to network with other builders and associates interested in custom home building. As the exclusive Custom Home Energy Sponsor, PERC will be contributing to the ongoing discussions about how builders can boost their business opportunities in the year ahead. Be sure to take part in the Custom Home Product Tour for a chance to visit the PERC booth and learn more about how propane can boost the performance of your custom project. Check out the full Custom Building Central schedule here.
- Title: Custom Products for Custom Builders Tour
- Date: Jan. 24
- Time: 2–3:30 p.m.
- Location: South 230
Win a Portable Propane Generator or
Outdoor Gas Grill
Cut through the hassle of bringing portable power to the jobsite. PERC will be giving away a Generac LP3250 generator on each day of IBS, so stop by the PERC booth for a chance to win. The LP3250 is truly portable: Whereas previous portable propane generators required the propane tank to be separately carried, the LP3250 incorporates a tank holder into the frame itself, so the propane tank sits securely out of the way. The unit produces 3,250 watts and operates for 9 hours on a 20-pound propane tank.
On the third day of the show, booth visitors will also have a chance to win a Fire Magic Aurora A540 gas grill. With a cooking area that measures 30" by 18", flush-mounted side burner, and solid stainless steel unibody construction, the Fire Magic is designed to be the centerpiece of a home's outdoor entertaining area. Fill out an entry form at the booth to enter the sweepstakes. One entry per person, please. Official rules are available on the AGA website.
The Propane Energy Pod
Builders looking for the latest innovative energy solutions should get to know the Propane Energy Pod. It's a model for new-home construction that merges five applications of propane — space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying, and fireplaces — into an integrated, whole-home energy package. Learn more about how building professionals are successfully applying this five-in-one energy solution to maximize efficiency, performance, comfort, and carbon-emission reductions:
- Check out real-world success stories from builders who are integrating Pod principles into their projects and have the energy performance to prove it.
- See how the Propane Energy Pod stacks up against a typical home in your area with the Propane Energy Pod interactive tool.
- Take the Propane Training Academy course An Energy and Environmental Analysis of Propane Energy Pod Homes.
