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December 28, 2009
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.
Derived from vegetable oils or animal fats is a new form of fuel (Biodiesel) which is a renewable resource. After converting their offices to Bioheat, and in the vein of helping the environment, Pullum/Sibling Energy is also offering their customers this option.
The advantages of using Bioheat are numerous. They include the fact that the fuel emits 83 percent less sulfur emissions when it makes up only 20% of the fuel mixture (this fuel is referred to as B20). The B20 mixture also reduces nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide by 20% and 16% respectively. Many are already aware that carbon dioxide is the major contributor to global warming. Biofuels used for Bioheat do produce carbon dioxide but the plants that are used to derive the fuel remove a greater amount during their lifespan, so in effect the process of making Biofuel actually removes carbon dioxide from our environment helping to actual reverse atmospheric levels of C02!
B20 fuel is readily available, and can work with existing fuel oil burners, though a heating system that runs on 100% Biofuel often requires modifications. A minimal price for this (between 2-5% increase in a year’s course), with a positive effect it has on the environment, and the environmentally-conscious consumer finds this a great choice.
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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