Oil heat is ubiquitous in the US Northeast, with 82% of households using oil as their primary energy source, which amounts to 5.5 million residents. In addition to the residential use, 35% of commercial fuel oil use is also in the Northeast. But outside of the Northeast, other forms of energy are dominant, including solar and electric. Why is there such a concentration of oil heat in the Northeast?

As the climate change crisis continues to impact how countries approach their energy needs, renewable resources are growing in importance. Bioheat®, a home heating oil blend, is one of these renewable fuel sources becoming increasingly popular and widespread in use. The unique qualities of Bioheat® make it a prime candidate for even more prolific use in the coming decades, as fossil fuels continue to decline in availability.