The Environmental Impact of Heating Oil: What You Need to Know
We’re Delivering a Cleaner Future with Bioheat
At Rural Fuels, we’re always working to bring our customers dependable, affordable, and environmentally responsible home comfort solutions. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we now deliver an even more eco-friendly Bioheat heating oil with a 10% biodiesel blend (commonly called B10).
This upgraded fuel offers the same reliable warmth and performance you count on - now with lower carbon emissions and improved sustainability. The best part? There’s no need to change your equipment to start making a difference.
Here’s how Bioheat is helping create a cleaner future for our homes, our communities, and our planet:
Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The biodiesel in Bioheat is made from renewable resources like recycled cooking oil and agricultural byproducts. Because biodiesel is considered carbon-neutral, the CO2 released during combustion is offset by the CO2 absorbed by the plants used to produce it. Switching to a 10% blend like the one Rural Fuels now delivers helps cut your carbon footprint, without changing a thing in your home.
Improves Air Quality
Bioheat produces fewer airborne pollutants and significantly less sulfur than traditional heating oil. This means cleaner air in your neighborhood and fewer pollutants contributing to respiratory issues and environmental damage.
Boosts Efficiency with Modern Equipment
When used with high-efficiency heating systems, Bioheat helps reduce overall energy usage. That translates into lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions, and potential cost savings over time. It’s better for your budget and better for the environment.
Ultra-Low Sulfur = Cleaner Burning
Since 2018, Connecticut has required all home heating oil to be ultra-low sulfur, which significantly reduces harmful sulfur dioxide emissions. Our new 10% Bioheat blend takes it a step further, enhancing clean combustion and reducing wear on your system over time.
Heating Oil That’s Better for Everyone
At Rural Fuels, we’re proud to deliver a product that supports both comfort and conservation. By choosing Bioheat, you’re helping to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, support renewable energy, and improve air quality - all without sacrificing performance.
Whether you're heating your home this winter or locking in a seasonal fuel plan, you can feel good about what’s in your tank.
Ready to Make the Switch?
You may already be using Bioheat and not even know it because we’ve made the transition seamless for our customers. If you’d like to learn more about Bioheat or our EZ-Pay Budget Plans, service tune-ups, or high-efficiency equipment upgrades, give us a call or contact us here!
Together, we’re heating homes and helping the planet - one delivery at a time!