According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), various human activities are the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon emissions contribute to these greenhouse gases. For example, our cars, heating systems, appliances, etc impact the degree to which we emit carbon emissions into the environment.
If we all do our part in reducing individual carbon footprints, we can collectively help the environment by reducing greenhouse gases. There are ways to decrease your individual environmental impact such as carpooling, using public transportation, turning off lights when not in use, etc.
With regards to your home heating system, using fuel from Townsend Energy is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. Our BioPure™ heating oil is a blend of biodiesel with ultra-low sulfur heating oil. And, as an industry, we are continuously making strides towards developing a higher level of green energy by increasing our blend ratios of biodiesel which further decreases carbon emissions.
In this article, we discuss:
How carbon impacts the environment
An in-depth definition of green energy sources
A discussion on how BioPure™ heating oil qualifies as a green energy source
Carbon traps heat on the earth’s surface, enabling a conducive environment for living things. However, too much of it can be harmful. Specifically, excessive heat results in global warming, a gradual heating of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and oceans. Due to the adverse effects of global warming, we now experience climatic changes, low crop yields, increased fire threats, water shortage, salt invasion, and more.
Per the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), clean or renewable energy is the energy derived from natural or organic sources that are constantly replenished to provide more energy. Renewable energy is also labeled as “green energy” since it does not emit carbon to the environment.
