The Renewable Benefits of Bioheat® Fuel
Now more than ever, many of us are thinking about sustainability when it comes to heating our homes—but equipment modifications are stressful and oftentimes cost-prohibitive. That’s why it’s so exciting to have Bioheat® fuel abundantly available across the country. But what makes Bioheat® fuel renewable, and how does using it benefit the environment? Read this blog post to find out!
What Is Bioheat® Fuel & Why Is It Renewable?
Bioheat® fuel is made by blending traditional heating fuel with renewable biodiesel. Biodiesel is made from a variety of readily available feedstocks, including soybean oil, inedible corn oil, and used cooking oil. All these feedstocks are waste products or by-products of existing food supply lines, which means that utilizing them to make biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Because a variety of surplus feedstocks are used, biodiesel and renewable diesel achieve emissions reductions of at least 50% compared to petroleum diesel, which means cleaner air and significant health benefits.
Does Bioheat® Fuel Produce Fewer Emissions?
Bioheat® fuel helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and carbon emissions in several ways. First and foremost, Bioheat® fuel is inherently low carbon because of its biodiesel content; second, the biodiesel content in Bioheat® fuel helps to reduce the consumption of traditional heating fuels. And on top of Bioheat® fuel’s current low-carbon status, the industry has concrete plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. There is an actionable plan in place to help fast-track Bioheat® fuel to become even better than it already is for our environment.
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Get Started with Renewable Bioheat® Fuel Today
Ready to help the environment and your community? Contact your heating company today to ask if they deliver Bioheat® fuel! You’ll enjoy steady, reliable heat at a competitive price, and you can rest easy knowing that your fuel is renewable and sustainable. To learn more about Bioheat® fuel and its abundant benefits, feel free to explore our website.