Biodiesel Heating Oil Act of 2013
The intent and purpose of this chapter is to encourage the production of biofuels in the state of Rhode Island, to help create jobs in the emerging biofuel industry, to improve air quality, to reduce Rhode Island greenhouse gas emissions, to promote the installation and use of more efficient heating equipment and to promote more energy independence by requiring heating oil sold in the state of Rhode Island to contain biodiesel-blended heating oil (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23.7-2.).
Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-23.7-4., all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state for residential, commercial, or industrial uses within the state, shall contain, at a minimum, the specified percentage of biobased product, unless the requirement has been suspended pursuant to § 23-23.7-7.
To read the Act in its entirety, including the specified percentage of biobased product required, see here: Biodiesel Heating Oil Act of 2013.
Questions? Email DEM.AirCompliance@dem.ri.gov or call (401) 222-2808.
Reporting a spill or leak? Contact the Office of Emergency Response.
Reporting an air pollution complaint? Contact the Office of Compliance and Inspection.
News & Updates
July 2025
New minimum standard
Not later than July 1, 2025, all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state shall at a minimum meet the standards for B20 biodiesel blend and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel.
July 2023
New minimum standard
Not later than July 1, 2023, all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state shall at a minimum meet the standards for B10 biodiesel blend and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel.
July 2021
New minimum standard
Not later than July 1, 2021, all No. 2 distillate heating oil sold in the state shall at a minimum meet the standards for B5 biodiesel blend and/or renewable hydrocarbon diesel.