Common questions from oil heat consumers about ultra-low sulfur heating oil in New Hampshire. Learn more about how ULS heating oil is made, what the difference is between ULS and traditional heating oil, and more.
A: ULS heating oil and traditional heating oil are petroleum products distilled from crude oil. ULS heating oil only has 15 ppm sulfur content. Traditional heating oil in New Hampshire has up to 4,000 ppm sulfur content.
Ultra-Low Sulfur Heating Oil | Traditional Heating Oil |
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Sulfur: 15 ppm | Sulfur: 4,000 ppm |
Non-flammable | Non-flammable |
Reliable delivery from local dealers | Reliable delivery from local dealers |
Warm, efficient burn | Warm, efficient burn |
Extended equipment lifespan | |
Greater operating efficiency | |
Reduced NOx and SO2 emissions |
A: Ultra-low sulfur heating oil is very beneficial for oil consumers. This benefits include: