Connecticut Assembly passes Bioheat bill

Biodiesel Magazine
May 2010
By Ron Kotrba
Posted May 11, 2010

The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed legislation to incorporate biodiesel and lower the sulfur content in the state’s heating oil supply. Bill No. 382 requires that all heating oil sold in the state must contain 2 percent biodiesel beginning July 1, 2011.

In 2012, the mandate increases to B5; in 2015, B10; in 2017, B15; and finally, in 2020, Connecticut will require 20 percent biodiesel in all heating oil.

The bill also requires the sulfur content to be reduced to 15 parts per million by 2014.

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