Is Bioheat® Fuel a Safe Fuel Choice?

In New York, community is everything—from the North Country to the Southern Tier, we rely on each other for a hand up or a hot meal. And when we commit to something, we mean it. That's why when we discuss environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, it's important that everyone knows about Bioheat® fuel: a reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly fuel. In addition to being excellent for your pocketbook and the planet, Bioheat® fuel is also an extremely safe fuel to keep homes and businesses warm throughout our chilly winters.

Approximately 8.1 million households and businesses across the country rely on the safety and comfort of dependable Bioheat® fuel as their main heating source. Bioheat® fuel is biodegradable, nontoxic, and nonflammable. Aboveground tanks for storing this stable liquid fuel source on-site can be inspected easily and routinely to prevent fuel leaks and keep your property safe. Local fuel providers are trained to transport and deliver Bioheat® fuel safely and efficiently. Many also offer 24/7 emergency service for additional security and peace of mind.

The Environmental Safety Benefits of Bioheat® Fuel

Bioheat® fuel is safe for homes and businesses, but it’s also a safe heating fuel for our environment. Bioheat® fuel is a blend of traditional heating fuel and renewable substances—mostly by-products of agricultural crop harvesting and used cooking oil, made into a liquid fuel called biodiesel. A few years ago, a statewide mandate was put in place requiring all heating oil deliveries in New York to contain at least 5% biodiesel, and this mandate is helping us to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to the state's clean energy goals. Here are a few of the environmental benefits that help make Bioheat® fuel a safe heating choice:

· Lower GHG and Carbon Emissions

Bioheat® fuel's biodiesel content makes it inherently low-carbon and helps reduce emissions. The Bioheat® fuel industry has cut its total GHG emissions substantially, helping reduce our carbon footprint and achieve New York's goals efficiently and affordably.

· Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel

Bioheat® fuel is made by blending traditional heating fuel and renewable biodiesel. The various recycled natural materials and agricultural by-products that make up biodiesel would go to waste otherwise.

· Low-Carbon Right Now

The Bioheat® fuel industry is on its way to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But you don't have to wait for Bioheat® fuel to reduce your environmental footprint; it's ready and available today and contributing to reduced carbon emissions. Additionally, Bioheat® fuel can be used in existing equipment with little to no modifications.

Quick Facts about Bioheat® Fuel Quality & Safety

There are standards in place for Bioheat® fuel

For a fuel to be called Bioheat® fuel, it can only be made with ASTM D6751 grade biodiesel. ASTM International is a group that sets technical standards for the global industry; D6751 is the specification for 100% biodiesel fuel (B100).

Bioheat® fuel is a quality product

Biodiesel producers and Bioheat® fuel suppliers have spent more than $100 million on research and development over the past decade to ensure quality. Bioheat® fuel is the only renewable replacement for traditional heating fuel that has its own ASTM specification, which is created by engineers across the industry and around the world by consensus.

Bioheat® fuel is tested to ensure it meets regulatory requirements

Bioheat® fuel has been thoroughly tested by the most prominent fuel research organizations in the world. Independent studies by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Southwest Research Institute, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and the US Department of Agriculture have shown that ASTM-grade biodiesel can blend seamlessly in traditional heating fuel with even greater benefits to performance, human health, energy security, and global climate change.

As New Yorkers, we're pursuing a future that's renewable and safe. Bioheat® fuel is a fantastic fuel for shrinking your carbon footprint while keeping your family secure well into the future. Let's strive to build a cleaner, greener New York by embracing Bioheat® fuel as a step toward a safer, more sustainable tomorrow.

Resources are available to inform readers about Bioheat® fuel at BetterwithBioheat.com or MyBioheat.com.