Higher Blends of Bioheat® Fuel: What Upstate NY Homeowners Need to Know
- Joe Mannarino
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
These days, homeowners are more conscious than ever about how their fueling choice can affect the environment. While you might already be familiar with some of the benefits of Bioheat® fuel — including its eco-friendliness and positive impact on the economy — you may not know as much about newer, higher blends. In this post, we’ll explore how Bioheat® fuel is made and what higher blends mean for you and the environment.
How is Bioheat® fuel made?
Bioheat® fuel is a blend of biodiesel and ultra-low sulfur heating oil. Biodiesel is made from a diverse variety of renewable agricultural by-products, including soybean oil, inedible corn oil, used cooking oil, fats and tallows, canola, and other recycled oils. This makes Bioheat® fuel an eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating oil — and what’s even better, it can be used in your existing home heating system without expensive modifications.
What sets higher blends of Bioheat® fuel apart?
Bioheat® fuel is a climate-friendly solution available right now, offered in three tiers based on how much biodiesel is in the blend:
Blends ranging from 2% to 5% biodiesel (B2–B5) are referred to as Bioheat® fuel. Blends ranging from 5% to 20% biodiesel (B5–B20) are referred to as Bioheat Plus® fuel. Blends with 20% biodiesel and above (B20+) are referred to as Bioheat Super Plus® fuel.
A higher amount of biodiesel in the blend means more renewable agricultural by-products and less ultra-low sulfur heating oil — which translates directly to lower emissions while you heat your home. The industry is rolling out higher blends at a strategic rate to ensure safe operation and equipment compatibility. The long-term roadmap calls for Bioheat® fuel to be carbon-free by 2050.
Order Bioheat® fuel delivery from Long Energy
Long Energy delivers Bioheat® fuel across Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Fulton, Montgomery, Warren, and Washington Counties. Whether you’re already a customer or looking to make the switch, getting started is simple. Sign up for automatic delivery so you never run low, or visit longenergy.com to learn more. Have questions? Call us at 518-465-6647 — we’re here to help.
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