Carbon reduction policy is now the norm for the Northeastern States . Renewable low-carbon and zero-carbon energy sources are being aggressively pursued . Among them , solar and wind seem to get the most publicity and both provide exceptionally clean energy . In the mix of clean-energy fuels are those liquid versions that work so well and effectively in liquid fuel fired heating — primarily biodiesel ( ASTM 6751 ). Biodiesel has been used in liquid fuel heating for close to two decades , blended with standard heating oil , and for each drip of biodiesel blended , the carbon emissions drop . Since it is still a liquid fuel , the infrastructure , delivery , storage , and management remain the same , requiring little to no modification — freeing the industry to move forward . The transition to higher blends has been ongoing during this time , and along with it , the updating of codes and standards , like ASTM and UL , that ensure safe and effective operation .

The past year saw significant leaps in the heating systems available with the ability to be powered by the lowest carbon liquid heating fuel , B-100 . Energy Kinetics , a boiler and integrated systems manufacturer from Lebanon , NJ , announced the 100 % biodiesel blend listing for their complete line of residential and commercial

heat and hot water boilers . This followed the necessary preliminary step of having B100 burners . During the past 12 months , both R . W . Beckett Corp . and Carlin Combustion Technology launched their respective lines of burners rated by UL to operate on 100 % biodiesel , as well as blends of biodiesel and fuel oil . Years of collaboration with these industry partners , along with NORA ’ s R & D division based in Plainview , NY , enabled the development and deployment of these burners on Energy Kinetics B100 boilers .

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps the oilheat industry meet aggressive decarbonization goals .

In addition to biodiesel and blends providing a significant evolution in the oilheat industry toward sustainability and a lowcarbon future , energy savings can provide a remarkable force multiplier . The NORA Report on its Equipment Upgrade Incentive Project demonstrates 25 % average savings when upgrading from older boilers to systems that incorporate Energy Kinetics ’ well insulated , low mass , thermal purge design strategy . For forward-looking fuel dealers that offer biodiesel blends or even B100 , combined with an upgrade of their customers ’ boilers , can cut carbon emissions by almost 85 %— all the while significantly reducing heat and hot water costs . This article is reprinted from the NORA website . l FON

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