Bill > A09677

This bill amends environmental conservation law to expand the types of renewable fuels that can be used to create bioheating fuel, which is a blend of biofuel and petroleum heating oil used for heating buildings. Specifically, it allows for the use of B100 (100% biodiesel) or B99 (99% biodiesel) and R100 (100% renewable fuel) or R99 (99% renewable fuel) derived from hydroprocessing renewable biomass feedstocks, in addition to existing requirements. The bill also clarifies definitions, such as changing "biodiesel" to "biofuel" and specifying that biofuel can include these higher concentrations and renewable hydrocarbon diesel. The existing mandates for bioheating fuel content in heating oil remain, requiring at least 5% biofuel by July 1, 2022, and 10% by July 1, 2025, with no changes to these specific percentages or the governor's ability to temporarily suspend the requirements due to supply or financial hardship.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9677