In today’s world everyone is looking to contribute to the efforts to “go green” and help our environment. The home heating oil industry is no different. Energy companies are taking charge in the community to provide their customers with Bioheat options for their home and business needs.

Biodiesel is a new form of fuel that is derived from animal fats or vegetable oils and is a renewable resource. Recently Pullum/Sibling Energy, for example, converted to Bioheat in their offices and is offering the same option to their customers. All in the name of helping the environment.

Numerous are the advantages of utilizing Bioheat. When it makes up only 20% of the fuel mixture (referred to as B20), it emits 83% less sulfur emissions. This B20 mixture reduces nitrogen oxide as well as carbon dioxide by 20% and 16% respectively. We are aware that carbon dioxide is a contributing demon towards global warming. Plants used to derive the fuel remove a greater amount of carbon dioxide which is produced by Biofuels used for Bioheat, but remove a greater amount during the course of their life, therefore making Biofuel removes carbon dioxide and helps our environment by actually reversing C02′s atmospheric levels!

Although a heating system that runs on 100% Biofuel often requires modifications, the B20 fuel is readily available and can work with existing fuel oil burners. The price increase is minimal; usually between 2-5% increase over the course of a year, and the positive effects that using the fuel has on the environment makes it a great choice for any environmentally-conscious consumer.

Energy companies like Pullum/Sibling Energy have taken the responsibility on their shoulders to incorporate the use of Biofuel in as many of their applications as possible, and hopefully will be leading the heating industry in the direction of “green” practices for years and years to come.

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