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When purchasing fuel from EPEA fuel dealer members, you should feel good about your choice because you’re saving on home heating costs and using an alternative home heating fuel that’s cleaner than ever before!

Low sulfur heating oil is the latest iteration of traditional home heating fuels, and it makes staying warm, reducing heating costs, and preserving our environment easy. Here’s what you should know!

• Low sulfur heating oil reduces the sulfur content in heating oil all the way down to 500 ppm.
• Sulfur buildup is a common cause of equipment malfunction and breakdowns. Using low sulfur heating oil helps your heating equipment last longer and reduce maintenance costs.
• Less sulfur content means heating equipment can burn the fuel more efficiently
•  Using low sulfur heating oil reduces your carbon footprint and helps to preserve the environment.
• There are no modifications required to your heating system. Low sulfur heating oil is used in existing home heating equipment.

Low sulfur heating oil is one of the latest advancements that have been made in the heating oil industry, and eastern Pennsylvania homeowners should be proud to use this fuel in their homes because it means they’re doing their part in protecting the environment and improving their comfort levels during the winter.

Low sulfur heating oil is also commonly blended with renewable biodiesel to create Bioheat fuel – an even cleaner, greener way to fuel your home’s heating systems!

Another piece of good news for users of home heating oil: Ultra-low sulfur heating oil will be coming to Pennsylvania at some point in the future, bringing the sulfur content down to 15 ppm and reducing GHG emissions even further.

Call or contact us online today to learn more about low sulfur heating oil.

The Upgrade & Save Pennsylvania Energy Efficiency and Safety Rebate Program is still going strong – and we urge our readers to take advantage of this program so they can enjoy optimal heating comfort and maximum savings!

As of October, the Upgrade & Save Rebate Program has…

• Processed over 1,000 rebates
• Upgraded over 400 furnaces and boilers
• Replaced over 600 oil storage tanks
• Rewarded over $300,000 in rebates

There’s still time to join the thousands of Pennsylvania households in boosting their home’s energy efficiency and earning money back! Ask your local EPEA dealer member about the rebates available to you, including…

• Up to $500 for the replacement or upgrade of an existing oil-fired furnace or boiler to a higher-efficiency model
• Up to $500 for the installation of a new aboveground oil storage tank to replace an aboveground or underground tank

Some restrictions do apply, and these rebates are only available for a limited time! Contact your local EPEA dealer today to learn more – and to start upgrading and saving!

Historic resolution passed unanimously at Northeast Industry Summit

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Northeast’s heating oil industry has resolved to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal was set at the Northeast Industry Summit held during the 2019 Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (the HEAT Show) at the Rhode Island Convention Center.

The industry’s resolution calls for a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2023, a 40% reduction by 2030, and net-zero-carbon emissions by 2050. The resolution also directs industry associations and other groups assembled at the meeting to work with each other to achieve these emissions reductions.

The resolution was raised by event moderator Charles Uglietto, of Cubby Oil & Energy in Somerville, MA, and seconded by Rick Bologna, of Westmore Fuel in Greenwich, CT. Over 300 industry leaders from New England and New York attended the Northeast Industry Summit. The resolution passed unanimously. When Uglietto asked if there were any objections, none were raised.

“I am thrilled that our industry came together to support a cleaner and greener future for our environment, our customers and the entire Northeast region,” said Uglietto. “Resolving to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint positions our industry as a key player in the climate change discussions happening in halls of government, local communities and dinner tables across the country.”

“The heating oil professionals gathered here represent the backbone of Main Street America,” said NEFI President & CEO Sean Cota. “These companies are already delivering renewable liquid heating fuels, and this resolution doubles-down on our ongoing commitment to help protect the environment and ensure a sustainable future.”

National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen said, “The heating oil and biodiesel and renewable diesel industries work together to provide homes and businesses with low-carbon fuel options. We are excited to see this partnership strengthening and look forward to a continuing collaboration.”

The Northeast heating oil industry delivers renewable liquid heating fuel to more than 5 million homes and businesses across the region — 80% of the national heating oil market. The average retail heating oil company is a multi-generation family-owned and -operated business with a median of 25 employees. NEFI, the nation’s largest heating oil association, was a lead organizer of the 2019 Northeast Industry Summit and HEAT Show. Partnering with NEFI for this event were the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association, Energy Marketers Association of New Hampshire, Maine Energy Marketers Association, Massachusetts Energy Marketers Association, New York Oil Heating Association, Oil Heat Institute of Rhode Island and Vermont Fuel Dealers Association. For more information, visit nefi.com or heatshow.com or call 800-796-3342.

Not to put a damper on your summer fun, but it’s EPEA dealer members’ priority to ensure your home comfort system is ready for what awaits. In this case, we’re talking about your heating equipment! That’s why we’d like to take a moment to discuss service plans and what they can do for you.

When you sign up for a service plan with a EPEA Bioheat® fuel dealer who offers one, you ensure your comfort during the heating season. Although service plans vary from dealer to dealer, here are a few things that are typically offered under the protection of a service plan:

Coverage for select parts & labor

Normal wear and tear happens, and when it comes to those repairs EPEA dealer members have you covered… literally!

Prompt 24-hour emergency service

Your heating equipment won’t wait until business hours to break down, so if you find yourself in the middle of a cold winter’s night without functioning heat, our dealer members will be there to help!

Priority response

Many Delaware Valley homeowners rely on EPEA dealer members, but when you sign up for a service plan you might become a priority over those customers who are not enrolled.

Annual tune-ups

One of the most important aspects of any service plan is the annual tune-up. This routine maintenance allows dealers to inspect, clean and adjust your heating system as needed in order to prepare it for the coming heating season.

So, while you’re enjoying the rest of your summer, don’t forget to think about your heating system – the cooler weather will be here before you know it! Contact us today to find a local Bioheat fuel dealer near you who offers the service plan that suits your needs.

Although we’re all still enjoying the summer weather, the approaching heating season is in the back of our minds – and with that come the thoughts of heating equipment and the condition it’s in!

The good news is that many of Delaware Valley Fuel Dealers’ Association members are highly skilled in the maintenance and upkeep of today’s modern heating systems.

It is common knowledge that regular maintenance, performed at least once a year, can improve a heating system’s…

• Efficiency
• Lifespan
• Fuel consumption
• Comfort coverage

What you may not realize is that many EPEA dealer members bundle this annual tune-up into comprehensive service agreements! These agreements typically offer additional protection for your heating equipment, including…

• 24/7 emergency service
• Priority service
• Parts & labor coverage
• Bioheat® fuel price protection
• And more!

While service plan availability differs from dealer to dealer, each one of EPEA’s dealer members provides customers with top-notch products and services. If you’re thinking about scheduling an annual tune-up, call or contact your local Bioheat fuel dealer today!