Written on: November 14, 2022

What Kind of Oil Is Heating Oil?

Not all oils are created equal!

The term “heating oil” conjures up different pictures for different folks. Because old-fashioned heating oil once held a reputation as being “dirty,” some people may still think about smelly, smoky heating oil from their grandma’s generation. The good news though – both for heating oil consumers and the environment – is that modern heating oil is a choice you can be proud of, since heating oil has only gotten better with time! In fact, heating oil has continued to evolve to be cleaner and greener, just within the last decade. Read on to learn more about what heating oil actually is, and how it differs from other types of oils – including its evolution from conventional heating oil to today’s cleaner, modern version.

BIOHEAT® Fuel: Organic and renewable oil

As mentioned above, recent advances in technology have allowed heating oil to burn cleaner, be more efficient and be better for the earth. But what does that mean for modern heating oil consumers?

At Swezey, we proudly deliver Bioheat fuel to our customers. Offering a range of benefits and advantages over conventional heating oil, Bioheat fuel can:

• Run on all modern home heating systems, without modifications.
• Burn more cleanly than traditional heating oil.
• Produce greater energy efficiency, resulting in fewer repairs and a longer life for your system.

Heating oil has evolved to be cleaner and greener

So, what is Bioheat fuel, exactly? It is the heating oil industry’s official name for a fuel that consists of a blend of ultra-low-sulfur heating oil and renewable biodiesel that’s made from organic and recycled products, including soybean oil, inedible corn oil, canola, tallow, fats and algae.

Yes, that’s right – heating oil can be made by recycling other types of oils! Plus, with these natural and organic ingredients, it’s no wonder modern heating oil is so much cleaner than in the past. Just take a look at how the numbers stack up:

• Changing from traditional heating oil to Bioheat fuel leads to a 50% to 86% reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the California Air Resources Board.
• Bioheat fuel is ideal for heating your home, as it is cleaner burning than traditional heating oil, which results in reduced greenhouse-gas emissions. The use of Bioheat fuel is an important step in heating oil’s evolution toward achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050.

The evolution from traditional heating oil to the Bioheat fuel we deliver means you can be confident in your choice to rely on modern heating oil for your home comfort.

Get to know what makes Swezey stand out, firsthand!

At Swezey, we know what’s important to you as a modern heating oil customer: fast answers with no runaround; accurate, timely deliveries; and friendly, honest, high-quality service when and where you need it. We’re family-owned for over 100 years, and we have solid relationships with our trusted suppliers, meaning we can pass those benefits on to you.

Whether you’re new to Suffolk County or looking for a new heating oil supplier, we’re here for your home comfort. Contact us with your questions and we can help satisfy all of your heating oil needs. We’d love to welcome you to the Swezey Fuel family. Become a customer today!