How can I reduce my heating oil carbon emissions?

Now more than ever, we are becoming aware of how our lifestyles affect the environment and are looking for ways we can reduce our carbon emissions.

Those who live in rural areas and are not on the gas grid, it can be a bit trickier to have a greener home when your primary source for heating comes from Kerosene28. If your household uses heating oil, you may be wondering if reducing your carbon emissions is possible? It can be done, and BoilerJuice have a few tips on not only how you can be greener, but how you can save more!

Carbon offsetting

BoilerJuice.com now have a green option so you can choose to offset carbon emissions caused by your heating. BoilerJuice calculates the correct number of trees to offset your carbon emissions which get based on the amount your order.  If you have auto top-ups, the calculation is based on your annual oil usage. The trees are planted in The Spithopeburnhaugh Forest, and oxygen is released back into the environment.

Seal up gaps or cracks in your home

Sealing the gaps in your walls, doors, and windows will reduce any chilly drafts coming into your home and stop your heating from escaping. Your home will be easier to keep warm, which will reduce the amount of  Kerosene28 you use, saving you more in the long run and reducing your carbon emissions.

Insulate your home

Even though, insulating your home is the most expensive method on the list, energy-saving experts such as Energy Saving Trust claim you can save up to £215 a year with proper insulation! If you’re looking for a long-term solution to reduce your bills and carbon emissions, insulating your home will keep your home warmer for longer and cut your heating oil usage.

Turn down the thermostat

Turning your thermostat down just a few Celsius can make a big difference. Not only will your oil last longer which will reduce your heating bill, you’ll also reduce your homes carbon emissions by completing a small change.

Use a timer for your heating

Whilst you’re at work or out of the home, it’s best to turn your heating off.  A timer for your heating will reduce the amount of Kerosene28 you use making your top-up last longer, it’ll also make sure your home is the perfect temperature before you walk through the door.

Heating zoning

If you have a larger property and find yourself only using a few rooms in the home, zoning can reduce your energy bills and carbon emissions. Heating Zoning is when you only heat the rooms in the house you frequently use instead of the whole property.

Avoid ordering smaller amounts of heating oil

By ordering frequently you are increasing carbon emissions. Heating oil tankers can range in size but a standard tanker is a large vehicle. The more deliveries you receive, the more fuel that will be used which creates more carbon emissions. Try to order in larger quantities to reduce trips. 

Connected Green

There are now options for homes that rely on heating oil to offset their carbon footprint. The Connected product launched by BoilerJuice early in 2020 and allows customers to heat their home without ever having to worry about their oil level or next top up ever again. BoilerJuice have also now developed this service even further with Connected Green. This is the first time that a greener option has been introduced allowing each customer to offset their carbon footprint by sponsoring the growth of a set number of trees each month. 

When signing up to Connected Green a percentage bar will appear, this is where customers can choose how much of their carbon footprint they want to offset, it ranges from 25%-100%.  Check out the Connected Green live page now to see the impact this is already having!