Myth: Oilheat is bad for the environment.
Truth: Oilheat produces near-zero levels of emissions today and is not regulated by the Federal Clean Air Act.2Equipment manufacturers are introducing new oil burners that further reduce emissions by "reburning" the flue gases created inside a boiler or furnace. The Oilheat industry will soon adopt new reduced-sulfur blends that can be mixed with biofuel to create one of the cleanest heating fuels available.
Myth: Natural gas use benefits the environment.
Truth: Natural gas is 95% methane. Methane is a greenhouse gas with 72 times the Global Warming Potential of carbon dioxide. Methane losses from natural gas systems account for 18 percent of total worldwide methane emissions, according to the international organization Methane to Markets. Although methane is a potent contributor to global climate change, many U.S. gas utilities tolerate leakage as long it does not pose an immediate threat of explosion or fire.
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