Studies find heavy heating oil has severe effect on air quality

This New York Times report touches on energy efficiency, economics, public health, and the environment in New York City. Heavy heating oil causes an inordinate amount of the city’s pollution; just 9,000 (1%) of the buildings create 87% of the soot. Yet boiler conversion and unit fuel costs can be recouped in about 2 years

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