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State follows NYC’s lead in adopting standards for biofuel in home heating oil –

Following New York City’s lead, New York has now passed legislation requiring that all heating oil sold in the state contain at least 2% biodiesel, a product also known as bioheat.

Biodiesel is the first alternative fuel designated as an advanced biofuel by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reach a billion gallons of annual production, the National Biodiesel Board said. It is domestically produced from agricultural co-products and byproducts such as soybean oil, animal fats, and recycled cooking oil.

The legislation calls for all heating oil sold in the City of New York, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland counties to contain at least 2% biodiesel by Oct. 1, 2014, and all heating oil sold statewide to meet this standard by July 1, 2015. The legislation will become effective upon the governor’s signature.

Julia Robbins, Executive Director, New York Corn and Soybean Association, said the policy will provide farmers a new market for soybean oil. The NBB estimates that the 2% standard will replace about 30 million gallons of petroleum annually with the bioheat.

In New York City, testing has shown that biodiesel blended with traditional heating oil improves fuel efficiency through cleaning and preserving equipment, John Maniscalco, CEO of the New York Oil Heating Association said.

“This law extends these tremendous benefits to all New Yorkers and will provide the state with the cleanest, most sustainable heating oil in the country,” he added.

The legislation was supported by the City of New York, Office of the Mayor; NYC Citywide Administrative Services; Environmental Defense Fund; American Lung Association in New York; New York League of Conservation Voters; WE ACT for Environmental Justice; Environmental Advocates of New York; New York Public Interest Research Group; Empire State Petroleum Association, Inc.; Oil Heat Institute of Long Island; New York Oil Heating Association, Inc.; United Metro Energy Corp.; New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association; and the National Biodiesel Board.

Source:  http://farmprogress.com/story-new-york-legislature-adopts-bioheat-requirement-0-99644

• Discount-fuel.com offers B20, which is 80% conventional heating oil blended with 20% Biofuel
• We blend the products at our Calverton facility. We are the only COD based Oil Company with this capability.

Produced domestically, BioHeat incorporates biofuel made from crops like soy or from food byproducts. Both sources are renewable and can replace imported oil.

BioHeat is extremely clean burning with reduced sulfur and no particulate emissions, making it environmentally friendly.

BioHeat will cost you the same as “regular oil.”

NO-You don’t have to make any modifications to your burner , boiler or fuel tank and your service contract is not affected , (if you have purchased one).

NO-BioHeat burns cleaner than “regular” Oilheat (which has been refined to Ultra low sulfur heating oil as of January 1,2013). It contains almost no sulfur, and significantly reduces particulates and greenhouse gases that lead to global warming.

YES- BioHeat has the highest BTU content of any alternative fuel, for more efficient burning and satisfying warmth.

NO- Bioheat lubricates heating system parts more thoroughly and efficiently, helping to reduce the number of service calls needed annually.

Yes- This blend when purchased will qualify you for a 20 cent/gallon credit directly from New York State until January 1,2017

To receive a tax credit, you should file a claim for Clean Heating Fuel Credit along with your tax return. Residential taxpayers should file Form IT-241, and corporate taxpayers should file Form CT-241

A: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, heating equipment that is maintained annually uses 13% less fuel than units that are not. Approximately 55% of American homeowners have their heating equipment serviced. Those that don’t may experience an increase of 10-15% in fuel bills. Maintenance extends the life of your heating equipment by as much as 20-30% which can translate into 5 to 10 years of additional usage for a furnace or boiler. Approximately 75% of all emergency repairs can be avoided with regular maintenance.

A:  YES -Oil heat burns 400 degrees hotter than natural gas, resulting in a cozier house. Oil heat actually heats your home faster.  Since oil heat has a higher burn temperature, it provides a more even temperature in all rooms throughout the house. 

A: NO- It is a myth that oil supplies are dangerously low. There are over 36 oil-producing countries, the world’s oil reserves will last a long time. The U.S. is the third-largest oil producer in the world with 33 American states producing almost half of our supply.

A: There are many aspects of this question:

First, it’s important to know that prices for all home heating options are going up.

Second, heating oil is traded every day, with price changes every day. However when oil goes up in usually comes back down. Unlike the natural gas utilities when they raise prices for natural gas, they almost never go back down again!

Third, Discount-fuel.com keeps heating oil prices as low as possible through good old fashioned competition .We consider ourselves a local Long Island business and understand the value of superior customer service. A public utility just can’t match our dedication.

Finally, consider the long term costs. Oil furnaces last significantly longer than other options, averaging 30 years compared to 15 years for a typical gas furnace. It is a fact that  a gallon of home heating oil produces more heat compared to a comparable amount of natural gas. This means, your home heats up faster and stays warmer longer—which saves you money.

A: Yes we do. There isn’t any additional charge for being on automatic delivery. Email us at info@discount-fuel.com  of call 631-585-1233 for the Automatic Delivery form