Wood stove pipe customers have been told that switching from kerosene to biofuels in oil heating systems could make a significant impact on the environment.
Research by Oil Fired Technical Association (OFTEC) revealed that a huge 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved annually by 2020 if oil heating users changed the type of fuel in their systems.
The study found that 30 per cent Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) – which is created using cooking oil – could reduce carbon output by 28 per cent compared to traditional kerosene use.
According to the organisation, almost 90 per cent of those using oil heating could move to the new fuel in the next eight years.
Commenting on the research, OFTEC director general Jeremy Hawksley said: "OFTEC believes there is a real opportunity for the government to help consumers move to a lower carbon energy source and would urge them to include bioliquids in the Renewable Heat Incentive."
The Renewable Heat Incentive is a financial scheme which aims to promote use of energy and tarrifs which are based on new fuel technology, in order to heat homes in a more environmentally supportive way.