Bioheat® fuel is already being used across New York state, and more consumers are sticking with Bioheat® fuel because of its efficiency, reliability, and eco-friendliness. Read this blog from BetterwithBioheat.com to learn the basics of Bioheat® fuel, like how it’s made and how it helps reduce emissions.
Bioheat® fuel is made from ultra-low sulfur fuels and biodiesel, a renewable liquid fuel that is produced domestically from agricultural by-products and recycled resources. These resources include soybean oil and many other sources, such as used cooking oil, inedible corn oil, fats and tallows, and other recycled oils. Biodiesel is then mixed with low-sulfur heating oil to create Bioheat® fuel. There are a variety of Bioheat® fuel blends available right now, ranging from 10% biodiesel (B10 Bioheat® fuel) to higher blends.
The biodiesel in Bioheat® fuel is what makes this liquid heating fuel able to reduce greenhouse gas, or GHG, emissions and carbon emissions. By sustainably and responsibly using these renewable natural materials, biodiesel has been able to reduce greenhouse gases by 86% compared to regular petroleum diesel.
All heating oil sold by providers in New York State is at least a 10% biodiesel blend, or B10, Bioheat® fuel, with many providers offering even higher blends. Here’s a breakdown of how the different blends can help reduce GHG emissions:
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Bioheat® fuel is better for homeowners, cleaner for the environment, and safer for our communities. It burns cleaner, allowing your heating system to run more efficiently, and in turn, reduces your fuel consumption and your energy bills. It’s also made domestically, reducing our dependence on foreign oil and adding jobs to the U.S. economy. If you have a traditional heating fuel tank and system and you live in New York, you are already using Bioheat® fuel!