First railcar of renewable propane for Propane Levac arrives

In the photo above, Christian Levac, President of Propane Levac, and driver Réjean Bergevin stand beside the truck wrapped with the renewable propane logo in preparation for the historic event on January 27, 2025.

Propane Levac Inc. has announced a groundbreaking moment in Canada's energy sector: the first railcar of 100 percent renewable propane to be broadly marketed in Canada is set to arrive in Prescott, Ontario, on January 27, 2025.

This historic event will be held at the LGP Energy/Propane Levac Rail Terminal.

“We are incredibly excited to introduce renewable propane to a broad segment of the Canadian market,” said Christian Levac, the President of Propane Levac. “This milestone is more than just the arrival of a product; it’s a step forward in our commitment to sustainability and providing clean energy solutions that can power homes, businesses, farms, and industries across Ontario and Quebec.”

Renewable propane, a sustainable energy source derived from plant oils, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste, is set to revolutionize the energy landscape by significantly reducing carbon emissions. It works seamlessly with existing propane systems and appliances, offering the same reliability and building on the already low emissions of conventional propane.

Propane Levac’s introduction of renewable propane marks the first expanded commercial delivery of this cleaner energy in Canada.

“We believe it is our responsibility to provide our many customers with even lower-emission energy,” said Levac. “By paving the way with the first commercial shipment of renewable propane dedicated to a variety of customers, we are making a difference and setting the stage for future innovations in clean energy. This is a journey, and we are committed to continuously seeking new ways to innovate and drive further emissions reductions.”

Clint Cameron, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture & Chair, OFA Energy Committee, said: “Access to affordable energy sources is a significant priority for farmers in Eastern Ontario and right across the province. Many Ontario farm businesses and rural communities rely on propane as a key part of their energy mix, and we welcome innovation that will advance our province’s energy infrastructure and support cleaner energy sources. The agri-food sector is a major pillar of the provincial economy, and a mix of alternative and conventional energy sources is critical to support sustainable growth for agriculture, rural Ontario, and our province.”

This effort demonstrates meaningful progress in the renewable energy landscape. Propane Levac remains dedicated to increasing the availability of renewable propane and hopes to bring in more as the supply grows.

Founded in 1993 by Jean-Marc Levac, Propane Levac is a family-owned business based in St-Isidore, Ontario, dedicated to delivering comfort and energy solutions to its customers. Over the past three decades, the company has grown to serve approximately 40,000 customers across Ontario and Québec, with over 200 employees and six distribution centres. Christian Levac has been president of the company since 2022.

Company information available at www.propanelevac.ca.