ASTM revises fuel oils specs for heating fuel of up to 50% biodiesel blends
For retail heating fuel dealers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond, this is a transformational development. ASTM D396-26a will support equipment compatibility, reliable cold-weather performance, and lower emissions, and gives consumers, equipment manufacturers, and policymakers a standard they can trust.
NEFI and its partners have championed the technical infrastructure reflected by the new standard for years. The Providence Resolution of 2019 and the Boston Resolution of 2025 both delineated the industry-wide commitment to reduce emissions, enhance energy reliability, expand consumer choice, and offer realistic alternatives to costly residential electrification policies through advanced biofuels.
Category: Fuels
