Heating oil and the environment

In the UK the most common method of heating your home is using a gas fired heating system. This is only feasible if the property is connected to the national grid and surveys have shown that around one million homes in the UK are not connected.

So if you're not on the national grid, what are your options...

Heating methods include wood burning, solar heating and electric heating. However for many homes which don't have access to the national grid, heating oil is often the best alternative.

But how does using heating oil impact on the environment?

One of the main environmental issues associated with heating oil is leakages from tanks. Leaks have the potential to cause major problems and clean up costs could run into thousands of pounds. If you purchase a good quality heating oil tank, this can reduce the possibility of leakages dramatically. Modern high capacity tanks are also required by law to be bunded, which further reduces the risk.

However, by carrying out simple regular checks you can identify possible issues before they develop. This will help your heating oil tank last for years and you will dramatically reduce your chances of having an oil leak and seriously harming the environment. For more information on looking after your heating oil tank click here.