Bill > S07512

This bill amends the New York State Environmental Conservation Law to require heating oil sold in the state to be bioheating fuel, which is a blend of traditional petroleum heating oil with biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The bill establishes a phased timeline for increasing the minimum percentage of biodiesel and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel in heating oil: starting with a 5% requirement statewide by July 2022, increasing to 10% by July 2025, 20% by July 2030, and ultimately reaching 50% by July 2039. The bill provides definitions for key terms like biodiesel (a fuel meeting specific international standards derived from vegetable oils or animal fats), renewable hydrocarbon diesel, and heating oil. It also includes provisions allowing the governor to temporarily suspend these requirements if there are supply or financial hardship concerns, and ensures that the requirements do not void manufacturer warranties. The bill does not apply to kerosene and does not prevent the sale of bioheating fuel with higher percentages of biodiesel or renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The goal appears to be gradually transitioning to more environmentally friendly heating fuel sources by mandating increased use of renewable and bio-based fuel components.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7512