How to Read Your Heating Oil Tank Gauge

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Homeowners must ensure they have the right-sized tank to meet their heating requirements. They should also make it a habit to check their oil tanks to see how much fuel they have left by reading the heating oil tank gauge. This allows them to schedule heating oil deliveries on time.

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Can I Really Use Diesel Fuel in My Home Heating Oil Tank?

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If you run out of heating oil, having a home without heat means that you can’t wait for an oil delivery. After all, unpredictable weather is a reality, and your loved ones’ safety and well-being are at stake. Therefore, you may find diesel fuel to be the alternative you need to keep your home warm.

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Should My Furnace Smell Like Heating Oil?

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Heating oil is used by millions of Americans each year as it is a reliable fuel for heating. It offers benefits like affordable cost, high efficiency, and steady supply, making the cold season easier to bear. If you detect an odor while using heating oil, you may wonder if there is an issue.

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The Best Ways To Prevent Running Out Of Heating Fuel This Winter

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Regardless of the reason, it can be frustrating to run out of fuel oil or propane. The good news is that preventing this issue from happening is not complicated. This article shares a few tips that you can follow to help prevent letting your tank run dry. Click the link below.

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Unintended Consequences of Electrification, What You Need to Know

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Many politicians believe that converting to electricity from fossil fuels is the way to go to reduce our carbon footprint. However, is this really the case? This article discusses the truth regarding electrification, its associated costs, and a better and more affordable alternative solution, such as the use of biofuels.

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How Bioheat® Heating Oil Accelerates Decarbonization Of U.S. Energy

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One important shift in the Paris Agreement’s 2050 goal for netzero emissions is the decarbonization of US energy. What does this mean? How can it be achieved? Is there a simple solution? This article discusses the answers to these questions, some viable solutions, and more. Click the link to explore this topic.

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Bioheat® vs. Regular Heating Oil, What You Need To Know

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Homeowners who use fuel oil for home heating can utilize an environmentally-friendly heating oil blend of Ultra-low Sulfur Heating Oil (ULSHO) and biodiesel. Wilcox Energy delivers Bioheat® heating oil to all our clients. With this, our customers will receive the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly heating oil compared to regular heating oil.

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Net Zero Emissions: What You Need To Know

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Wilcox Energy recognizes the environmental impact of carbon-based fuels. As a result, we have been a leader in the heating oil industry with our commitment to developing Bioheat® heating oil, an alternative to carbon fuel. This article discusses how Bioheat® heating oil helps reduce carbon emissions to meet the net-zero goal of 2050.

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Bio-Diesel Explained: Alternative Fuel Facts & Data

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According to the US Department of Energy, biodiesel is one of a few different energy sources that use animal fats, recycled cooking oils, and plant oils as an alternative fuel. While other types of energy usage lead to increased emissions, this fuel source eliminates the need for petroleum-derived diesel fuel.

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