Bioheat

Since 2001, Genesee Energy has provided customers across the Puget Sound with Bioheat, a blend of traditional fuel and safe, clean, renewable biodiesel, that reduces pollution and improves local air quality making communities healthier places to live. Bioheat is a renewable, low carbon alternative available today made from natural oils such as recycled restaurant oils, excess animal fats, and vegetable oils. Bioheat can be used in existing oil tanks and furnaces without any modifications, and is a more affordable alternative to the significant cost of converting your heat system. It is a better fuel for the health of your community, the environment, and your home.

What is Bioheat?

Bioheat is a blend of traditional fuel and safe, clean, renewable biodiesel. We currently deliver blends of 25 percent biodiesel (B25), 50 percent biodiesel (B50), and 99 percent biodiesel (B99). Bioheat can be used in existing oil tanks and furnaces without any modifications, and is a more affordable alternative to the significant cost of converting your heat system.

Reduce Carbon Pollution and Improve Air Quality

Bioheat is a renewable, lower carbon fuel that reduces pollution from traditional heating oil and improves air quality in your local community. It’s a cleaner alternative to traditional heating oil and natural gas. Using more Bioheat reduces greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, air pollution and help make our communities healthier places to live.

Use Your Existing Furnace and Extend its Life

Bioheat is a cleaner, better fuel for your home and business. It can be used in your existing oil tank and furnace without any modifications to your system.  Bioheat naturally has more lubricity than standard heating oil. It acts as a cleaning agent, and keeps your furnace running more smoothly.