If your business generates at least 500 gallons of waste oil a year, a Clean Energy waste oil heater could be the perfect solution for turning a costly waste byproduct into a free, sustainable source of heat.
Here are three compelling reasons why a waste oil heater might be the right fit for your business.
Save Big on Your Heating Expenses
One of the most immediate and impactful benefits investing in a Clean Energy waste oil heater is the significant reduction in your heating costs.
Instead of relying on traditional heating sources, which can be expensive and subject to price fluctuations, you can generate FREE heat from the used oil your business already produces. This not only reduces what you pay the utility company or fuel supplier, but also turns a waste product from a liability into a valuable resource.
With an average lifespan of 20-25 years, your ROI can be significant! In fact, a Clean Energy waste oil heater can potentially save you 100’s of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the machine.
Waste Oil Cost Comparison
One gallon of free waste oil provides 140,000 BTU of heat. To get the same amount heat from your current heating source you would need to use, and pay…
| Heating Source | 140,000 BTU | Cost Per Unit1 | Cost2 |
| Waste Oil | 1 Gal | FREE | FREE |
| Electric | 41.2 kWh | $0.117/kWh | $4.20 |
| Propane | 1.53 Gal | $2.58/Gal | $3.95 |
| Fuel Oil | 1 Gal | $3.78/Gal | $3.78 |
| Natural Gas | 141 ft³ | $0.02/ft³ | $2.82 |
1Based on national averages as of Aug. 2024
2Per 140,000 BTUs of heat generated.
Reduce Waste Oil Disposal Costs and EPA Liability
Disposing of waste oil can be both costly and complicated, especially with the stringent regulations enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As a business owner that generates used oil, we know you’re more than familiar with the fees that you pay to have someone haul away and properly dispose of your waste oil.
What you may not know is that there are stringent “cradle-to-grave” laws associated with the disposal of waste oil. If you or the third party you hire have a mishap or fail to adhere to EPA regulations while transporting or disposing of your used oil, you could be at risk of facing legal ramifications or substantial fines.
However, by using a Clean Energy waste oil heater, you can significantly reduce or even eliminate both the costs and risk associated with waste oil disposal. This is because burning the waste oil on-site for heat eliminates disposal fees and minimizes your business’s environmental liability, as you’re no longer transporting the waste oil off-site for disposal.
Boost Your Eco-Friendly Credentials
Sustainability and green initiatives are becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. Customers and clients are becoming increasingly more likely to support companies that demonstrate a commitment to eco-friendly business practices.
A Clean Energy waste oil heater is an EPA approved method of developing more sustainable business operations. By reusing the waste oil you generate, rather than disposing of it, you’re taking a significant step toward reducing your environmental impact.
This can enhance your reputation as a green business and attract environmentally conscious customers, giving you a competitive edge in today’s market.
If your business generates waste oil, investing in a Clean Energy heater could provide you with a triple advantage: cost savings, reduced regulatory burden, and improved sustainability.
In fact, purchasing a Clean Energy waste oil heater has one of the quickest ROIs of any investment you’ll ever make as typical payback is realized in just a year or two. Beyond that you’ll save for decades on energy costs and waste oil disposal fees, reduce your EPA liability, and improve your reputation as an eco-friendly business.
Call one of Northstar’s Waste Oil Heater Specialists for a free consultation and find out if a waste oil heater is right for you.