Delta Liquid Energy wants to help you save money, especially amid the challenges presented by today’s economy. Not only can simply switching to propane provide big savings, once you have made that switch, DLE offers a variety of plans to meet your financial and propane needs. Additionally, because propane is becoming more widely recognized as a cleaner-burning, low carbon fuel, there are new tax incentives to encourage propane usage. Learn how to make the switch and save below.
Fleet Operating Costs Calculator
For significant savings, consider running your business vehicles on propane. Seven simple steps will reveal how much propane could save your business. Contact Ted Olsen at (805) 239-0616 to calculate and compare the amount of savings you could generate with the simple switch to a propane powered vehicle.
Residential Consumer Tax Benefits
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) extends, expands, and simplifies the federal income tax credits for homeowners who make energy efficiency home improvements. The law extends the consumer tax benefits for another year, through 2010; triples the total available tax credit from $500 to $1,500; and increases the tax credit to 30 percent of the cost of each qualified energy efficiency improvement. The law also removes the cap on geothermal heat pumps and solar water heaters through 2016. For further information, visit the Alliance to Save Energy website.
Energy Efficient Appliance Tax Credit
The percentage of the tax credit for covered energy efficient furnaces and water heaters increases from 10% to 30%. The lifetime cap for these credits is increased from $500 to $1,500. Importantly, installation costs associated with efficient appliances may be claimed. Provisions apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2008 and before January 1, 2011. (Minimum efficiency standards: propane furnaces must have an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) of not less than 95 while propane water heaters must have an energy factor (EF) of at least 0.80 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90%.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
The alternative vehicle refueling property credit allows owners of refueling facilities to claim a 50 percent tax credit for the cost of installing an alternative fuel vehicle refueling station for use in a trade or business of the taxpayer, or installed at the principal residence of the taxpayer. This tax credit may not exceed $50,000. Additionally, tax credits for a residential refueling station may not exceed $1,000. (Effective December 31, 2005 – December 31, 2010)
Residential Propane Purchasing Plans
Let DLE Help You Save Money This Year: Sign Up For The Pre-Buy Program Today! Crude oil prices are rising again and crude oil prices directly affect Propane prices. Don’t be caught with potentially higher propane prices next winter. Set up your Pre-Buy today!
HOW IT WORKS: DLE can buy large quantities of Propane at one fixed price for winter delivery. As Pre-Buy customer numbers increase, DLE buying power increases too. As Propane prices rise into the winter season, Pre-Buy Customers use their Pre-Buy gallons, locked in at lower summer purchase prices until their gallons are used up. Customers normally can save up to 55 cents per gallon or an average of $330 over 6 months!
The Pre-Buy “Winter Season” begins with deliveries after October 1 through April 30 and the deadline to purchase your Pre-Buy gallons is AUGUST FIRST OF EACH YEAR. We also offer an easy payment plan.so it’s not necessary to put up the entire purchase price at once. Don’t hesitate, limited quantities are available - call your local service center today and lock in your price today!
Level Monthly Payment Plan
This plan offers customers the convenience of equal monthly installments to pay for their annual propane usage. Just simply contact your local Delta Liquid Energy office and together we will estimate your annual propane expense. This total is divided into 11 equal monthly installments. The 12th installment is used to adjust for what the actual propane expense was and what you actually paid. Enrollment is available each year from April 1st to July 1st. Estimate your annual propane expense today! Call your local Delta Liquid Energy office.
Bulk Purchase Program
This plan allows our customers to take ten cents off per gallon of their propane bill when it is paid in full within two weeks of the delivery date (*some restrictions apply). This program is available throughout the year.
All Payment Options Include The Following Value-Added Services:
- Regular route scheduled deliveries. This service provides Delta Liquid Energy customers with the convenience of never having to check their propane tank. It is our responsibility to always make sure you never run out of propane.
- Accessibility to DLE’s service and parts department. DLE strives to assure all locations carry an inventory of parts and accessories to meet all of your propane needs. Technicians are available for all types of propane appliance installation, service, and repairs.
- • 24 hour emergency service. DLE encourages customers to feel free to contact their local office any time there is a problem with their propane gas system. Safety is a top priority.
- Professional, dependable, and courteous service. Delta Liquid Energy propane delivery drivers and service technicians have successfully completed specialized training provided by the National Propane Gas Association. This insures that customers and their homes are in the hands of knowledgeable, safety-minded personnel.
- Pay for propane or services by phone. Visa and Master Card are gladly accepted for all your Delta Liquid Energy purchases.
Through tax incentive assistance and exclusive propane plans, Delta Liquid Energy provides unique discounts to help you save on fuel costs. Please call your local branch to learn more or sign up today!
