Germinara has been the leader in Newburyport for alternative energy powered vehicles and homes, putting the city on the map as an alternative energy leader, not only in Massachusetts, but the nation.
Beginning on July 1st 2010, Massachusetts will become the first state in the country to implement a mandate for both home heating oil and transportation diesel fuel. As of July 1st 2010, every gallon of home heating oil in Massachusetts must contain a B2 [2%] blend of biofuel. The blend increases to B5 [5%] by 2013.
Germinara is leading the nation as the premier supplier of with a blend of B20 [20%] on-road biodiesel, one year and 18% ahead of the first federal mandate. In addition, Germinara currently supplies a B5 [5%] blend of home heating oil to all its customers.
FAQ
What is ?
is an alternative, biodegradeable fuel created from recycled, organic materials such as vegetable oil. It is better for the environment, domestically produced, better for your furnace and costs about the same as traditional heating oil.
What are the benefits to heating with ?
There are many benefits to using this alternative fuel instead of traditional heating oil. For example,:
Helps the environment — is a renewable, non-toxic and biodegradable resource. Plus, it burns cleaner than traditional heating oil, with lower CO2 emissions.
Reduces dependence on foreign oil — can be made using plants like soybeans which are grown right here in the USA. And by using a blend, MA can reduce its use of petroleum by about 16 million gallons annually in 2010.
Provides a cleaner and safer environment for families — burns cleaner than traditional oil with less CO2 emissions.
Works with all home heating systems — is completely compatible and safe with all home heating systems. In fact, can help your existing equipment last longer.
How does help the environment?
Because is made from organic, recycled materials, such as soybean or vegetable oil, it's very production is earth-friendly. For the same reasons, substantially reduces greenhouse gases. In fact, the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, found that reduces net CO2 emissions.
is also:
Cleaner burning
Lowers Emissions
A Renewable product
Domestic, grown in USA
Will work with my existing heating equipment?
works with all current heating systems. Not only that, it can help your existing equipment last longer. The lubricating qualities in can help your current system run more efficiently and run cleaner, with fewer repairs.
cannot be used in any outside tank.
Do I need to get rid of all my old oil before I start using ?
is 100% compatible with traditional heating oil and can be safely added to your tank no matter how much heating oil you have.
Does cost more than traditional heating oil?
is priced competitively with traditional heating oil.
Is safe?
It is as safe as traditional heating oil. The emissions in contain less polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and nitrated PAH compounds, agents associated with causing cancer.
