Posted: April 20, 2026
Many of us dread having a contractor, landscaper or plumber tell us how much work, time and money a change that we want to make around our homes is going to require. However, Fraticelli Oil & Propane is happy to share that transitioning to Bioheat® fuel is a completely different story. In fact, switching over to this type of heating oil is easy and simple, especially with help from Fraticelli Oil & Propane.
Let’s start at the very beginning and get down to the bottom of what bioheat fuel actually is.
Bioheat fuel is an energy source that is made of ultra-low sulfur heating oil and biodiesel. Biodiesel is made from organic and recycled waste products like soybean oil, used cooking oil, animal fats, canola oil and inedible corn oil.
Using Bioheat fuel comes along with multiple advantages and benefits.
First, it has a pretty long shelf. When in an oil tank it can last about 18 to 24 months.
It can also lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that your heater produces. When used as a replacement for petroleum heating oil you can actually reduce emissions by about 50%. Using Bioheat fuel also helps reduce mercury emissions, sulfur oxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter. This all helps heating systems operate more effectively and avoid system breakdowns.
Thanks to improved combustion efficiency and being able to go for extended periods of time without needing a servicing appointment, Bioheat fuel also helps a home or business owner save a little money on operation costs and utility bills.
As we mentioned earlier, switching your heating system over to Bioheat fuel is relatively simple.
Since the fuel is compatible with a standard oil-powered boiler or furnace you don’t need to make any major changes or conversions to the heating system that you currently have and use in your home or on your worksite.
While the conversion process is certainly no big deal, you’ll experience big changes as a result. Once you switch on over to Bioheat fuel you’ll have a healthier and more efficient heating system!
If you are interested in switching over to Bioheat fuel, Fraticelli Oil & Propane is here to help. We deliver Bioheat fuel to both homes and businesses in central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.
Our Bioheat fuel happens to be treated with something called Clean Zone – an additive that reduces debris and other impurities that can be detrimental to your heating oil tank. Our fuel is also protected against gelling, which is something that can happen to heating oil in cold weather.
If you’re not ready to make the switch to Bioheat fuel Fraticelli Oil & Propane carries traditional heating oil as well. We happen to have the most extensive vehicle fleet in the region as well as 200,000 gallons of dedicated fuel storage. So our customers know that they can count on us to get them the fuel that they need when they need it.
Contact Fraticelli Oil & Propane to start receiving all the benefits Bioheat fuel has to offer today.