Why Biofuel?

  • Heating Oil plus Biodiesel

    Bioheat is a fuel made by blending ultra-low sulfur heating oil (ULSHO) with biodiesel – a renewable energy resource made in America from soy other vegetable oils, animal fats, recycled restaurant oils and other natural sources. Biodiesel is made right here in the USA.

  • Better for the Environment

    Bioheat burns cleaner than common heating oil, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of Sulfur, Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Dioxide. By burning cleaner, Bioheat typically also extends the life of heating equipment, which means that fewer furnaces and boilers will find their way into the landfill.

  • Better for You

    Biofuel is more cost-effective in the long run because it burns cleaner than regular heating oil – which means your heating system will probably last longer and require fewer repairs.

  • Better for the Economy

    The Bioheat® fuel and biodiesel industry is a thriving industry that supports 62,000 jobs in the United States and generates billions of dollars in GDP, household income, and tax revenue. The industry’s economic impact is poised to grow significantly as production increases to meet growing demand for low-carbon energy. Bioheat® fuel is better for local business, employees, and consumers for the long haul

  • Getting Better Every Day

    Bioheat® fuel is the most actionable and equitable solution to reduce carbon emissions because it is a low-carbon heating fuel that doesn’t require expensive conversions in your home, and the industry has a solid plan to continue to reduce emissions.
    Now – B10 (10% biodiesel)
    Eliminates 100 million gallons of heating oil, the equivalent of making 102,000 homes carbon neutral. Biodiesel-blended heating oil also reduces SOx, CO2, particulate matter, and mercury emissions (NESCAUM).

    2023 – B20 by 2023 (20% biodiesel)
    Produces a 14.6% reduction in CO2 emissions and better GHG performance than natural gas (NESCAUM).

    2030 – B50 (50% biodiesel)
    Eliminates 500 million gallons of heating oil and 4.29 million metric tons of carbon.

    2050 – B100 (100% biodiesel)
    Eliminates 1 billion gallons of heating oil and 8.59 million metric tons of carbon.