NY State Powers Forward with Renewable Fuels | Buffalo News

New York State is racing toward a future free from petroleum diesel, turning to renewable fuels grown right here at home — from sunflowers and hazelnuts on campus to used cooking oil from restaurants. Students at SUNY Morrisville are already engineering biodiesel from animal fats and vegetable oils, while universities and cities like Albany and NYC have already switched fleets to renewable diesel. Starting July 2025, all heating oil sold in New York must include at least 10% biodiesel — a smart, practical step. It’s not about one magic fix, but about stacking solutions: reusing waste, repurposing existing infrastructure, and keeping innovation alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0d1eb6534c29f81