New York communities are making strides toward cleaner heating and reduced emissions. Home heating with a combination of high-efficiency equipment and Bioheat® fuel is an impactful way to lower emissions during the fall and winter seasons. With Bioheat® fuel B10 now available across New York State as of July 2025, and all high-efficiency oil heating systems approved to use Bioheat® fuel, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be staying comfortable with this clean heat combo. Read this blog from BetterwithBioheat.com to dive deeper into how heating with high-efficiency equipment and Bioheat® fuel can help you make a greater environmental impact.
High-efficiency heating systems must meet certain standards to be considered high-efficiency. Each boiler or furnace’s efficiency is measured by Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, or AFUE. This rating shows how much heat the system gives off, considering the energy consumed by the system’s operation. Higher efficiency equipment reduces energy consumption and provides more effective energy output. High-efficiency heating oil furnaces and boilers share these common characteristics:
According to the Department of Energy, upgrading your furnace or boiler from 56% to 90% efficiency in an average cold-climate house will save 2.5 tons of carbon dioxide emissions if you heat with heating oil.[1] Some people notice as much as a 30% reduction in energy consumption when they upgrade from an older system to a modern one. Here’s how high-efficiency oil heating systems help reduce emissions:
The combination of high-efficiency equipment with Bioheat® fuel can help you make the biggest environmental impact when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint. Bioheat® fuel produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and carbon emissions than traditional heating oil because it is a biodiesel blend, reducing the consumption of traditional heating oil.
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Visit our website to learn more about the environmental benefits of high-efficiency heating with Bioheat® fuel. When you upgrade your heating equipment in New York, you can enjoy rebates that will help you save on the overall cost of your new installation. Contact your local heating provider to discuss upgrading your equipment today.