~40% less
stable wholesale pricing through CANRENT
VS
CARBON EMISSION
~25% les
CO2 vs diesel combustion
Why Propane & Natural Gas
Beats Diesel
LOWER FUEL COSTS
Propane and natural gas consistently cost 20-35% less per equivalent energy unit than diesel - especially with Can Rent's direct wholesale pricing. On a long-duration job site, that gap adds up to thousands saved.
PRICE STABILITY
Diesel is tightly linked to volatile global crude markets. Propane and natural gas pricing is far more stable, making project budgeting easier and more predictable from start to finish.
REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT
Propane produces approximately 25% less CO2 than diesel per unit of energy. For projects with ESG reporting, green procurement policies, or municipal emissions restrictions, gas-powered equipment is the clear choice.
CLEANER AIR ON-SITE
Diesel exhaust contains particulate matter, NOX, and black carbon- hazardous to workers. Propane and natural gas burn far cleaner, improving air quality in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas.
QUIETER OPERATION
Gas-powered generators run significantly quieter than diesel equivalents important on urban sites with noise bylaws and near residential areas.
NO DIESEL SPILL RISK
Propane vaporizes on contact with air -no ground contamination, no costly cleanup, no environmental compliance reports. Natural gas is equally spill-free.
BETTER COLD-WEATHER
Diesel gels in extreme cold — a serious problem on Canadian winter
sites. Propane and natural gas perform reliably well below -30°C, making them the superior choice for our climate.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Canada's carbon pricing and
emissions rules tighten every year. All
CanRent gas generators meet Environment Canada and US EPA
standards - keeping your project
compliant today and ahead of tomorrow's regulations.
ⓘFuel rates are by others. For your local propane or natural gas prices, contact your local provider. If you need an introduction to a local propane supplier, ask your Eco Power representative — we have channel partners across North America. A quick note about natural gas: delivery fees vary widely by utility provider and region. 1 Cubic Meter of Natural Gas = 0.038 GJ.
Energy Cost Comparison
Energy-equivalent cost comparison per 1,000,000 BTU
Propane$0.00
Diesel$0.00
Gas energy cost difference$0.00 saved
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Diesel Overhead Costs
DEF consumption typically ranges from 3–6% of diesel fuel volume per OEM engine manufacturer guidelines and EPA standards. 5% is standard for generator applications with variable loads. Adjust based on your specific engine manufacturer's specifications.
Diesel Load Profile
ⓘ Diesel engines require a minimum 30–40% load to prevent wet stacking and carbon buildup. When load drops below this threshold, the auto load bank activates and burns additional fuel.
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Generator Model Selection
Select a generator model to see fuel consumption and compare operating costs.
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Project Energy & Cost Review
Set operating hours and project duration.
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Cost Comparison Chart
Gas vs. diesel operating cost
Fuel CostDEF CostLoad Bank Waste
Emissions Comparison
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Proposal / Report Generator
Generate a PDF proposal and email a copy to the customer email address.
Reference power conditions: ISO 8528, barometric pressure 100 kPa, temperature 25°C, humidity 30%. Fuel cost, DEF, load-bank and emissions outputs are estimates based on entered values and configured model data.