The environmental benefits of BioLPG
Let’s go beyond the buzzwords and look at what BioLPG environmental benefits really mean for homeowners and communities across Ireland. If you're searching for greener home heating in Ireland that delivers real-world impact, without the infrastructure headaches, BioLPG offers one of the most practical and immediate options on the market.
Here’s how it stacks up when it comes to cutting emissions, protecting health, and aligning with national climate goals.
Up to 80% lower CO₂ emissions
BioLPG offers a proven path to lower-carbon home heating, delivering 65% to 80% fewer carbon emissions than heating oil. That makes it one of the most impactful options for rural homeowners looking to cut emissions without overhauling their entire system.
These carbon savings aren’t just numbers on paper; they make a real difference. In 2024, the BioLPG supplied in Ireland had an average carbon intensity of 45.11 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour. That means for every unit of energy used, BioLPG releases far less carbon than traditional fuels. To put that in perspective, fuels like oil and coal release much more carbon for the same amount of energy, according to the SEAI’s 2025 Carbon Emission Factors.
What does that mean for your home? Even at a 10% blend, now standard for all new and existing domestic Calor LPG customers, BioLPG helps households reduce their carbon footprint with every delivery. And because it works seamlessly with existing LPG boilers and appliances, it’s one of the fastest and least disruptive ways to start cutting home heating emissions today.
Cleaner combustion = cleaner air
One of the lesser-discussed but highly important advantages of Biolpg as an eco-friendly heating system is its clean-burning properties. Unlike oil or solid fuel, BioLPG combustion produces virtually no soot or particulate matter, and significantly less NOx (nitrogen oxides).
This means fewer local air pollutants, which has huge implications for rural communities and green energy for rural homes, where indoor and outdoor air quality is often poorer and less monitored.
Cleaner combustion doesn’t just benefit the planet; it’s better for your health, too. And when you use a renewable gas in Ireland, it's a double win: cleaner air and lower carbon emissions.
Supports the circular economy
While conventional LPG continues to play an important role in meeting energy needs, BioLPG offers a renewable complement derived from sustainable feedstocks, typically waste oils and organic by-products from the production of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). As a drop-in fuel blended with conventional LPG, it helps lower the carbon intensity of each litre used.
This means that when you heat your home with a BioLPG blend, you're supporting a shift toward more circular, low-carbon energy, without compromising performance or reliability. It's a meaningful step for those aiming to reduce their environmental impact, whether building new or retrofitting for the future.
Cuts fossil fuel dependency
Ireland faces ongoing challenges in reducing emissions from home heating, especially in rural and off-grid areas. BioLPG offers a lower-carbon solution available today and can help bridge the gap while longer-term technologies like district heating and hydrogen continue to develop.
For homes beyond the gas network, BioLPG is a practical, drop-in option that supports both energy resilience and sustainability, making it one of the most reliable lower-carbon alternatives to oil heating in Ireland today.
How BioLPG helps build a greener home
For many Irish homeowners, the idea of going “green” can feel like a costly and complicated project, involving ripping out systems, retrofitting insulation, or investing in technologies that may not suit their home or budget.
But building a more sustainable home doesn’t have to mean starting over. In fact, one of the most powerful things about BioLPG is how it makes greener home heating in Ireland more achievable, right now, without the upheaval. Here’s how BioLPG for sustainable homes works in practice, and why it’s a smart, flexible choice for homeowners who want results without the stress.
BioLPG works with your existing LPG system
If you're already using LPG to heat your home, BioLPG is a true drop-in replacement. That means:
- No new boiler needed- your existing LPG appliances (boiler, cooker, water heater) are fully compatible
- No rewiring or replumbing
- No costly installation process
It’s as easy as updating your gas supply, with none of the disruption that usually comes with home energy upgrades. That makes BioLPG one of the simplest and most accessible ways to cut your home heating emissions without changing how you heat or live in your home.
Smarter sustainability without the upfront cost
Compared to alternatives like heat pumps, BioLPG offers a lower-cost path to sustainability. There’s no need for:
- Expensive internal renovations
- Underfloor heating
- Major insulation upgrades (although combining insulation with BioLPG improves performance further)
Research shows that switching to renewable-ready gas boilers powered by LPG or BioLPG can significantly improve a home’s energy rating, often at a fraction of the cost of installing an electric heat pump. For example, while an electric heat pump might cost up to €12,000 (4), a new renewable-ready gas boiler can be installed for between €3,000- €5,000, depending on your property type. This is a major advantage in Ireland, where many homes, particularly in the countryside, aren’t built to the deep retrofit standard.
It’s also a flexible solution to recommend during staged retrofit journeys for retrofit advisors, architects, and energy assessors, especially where heat loss calculations make heat pumps inefficient in the short term.
Ideal for Ireland’s off-grid, rural homes
Ireland has over 700,000 homes not connected to the mains gas network (5). Many of these are older, rural, or heritage properties relying on oil or solid fuels. For these homes, BioLPG is not just a greener option, it’s often the only viable one.
Unlike electric heating or heat pumps, BioLPG:
- Performs well in low-insulation building
- Doesn’t depend on external temperatures
- Doesn’t require major architectural changes
That makes it a sustainable fuel for off-grid homes that want to decarbonise without compromising on performance or comfort. It’s also an attractive option for homes under conservation restrictions, where installing bulky new systems may not be permitted.
Improves your BER score and future-proofs your property
While BioLPG alone doesn’t guarantee an A-rating, it can contribute to improved Building Energy Ratings (BER) when part of a broader efficiency upgrade, particularly when replacing older heating systems.
Homeowners switching to BioLPG often see:
- Improved BER scores, thanks to reduced emissions and cleaner energy use
- A more attractive property in the eyes of buyers or renters
- Future-ready heating compatibility with smart thermostats, zoning, and energy efficiency upgrades
As part of a layered approach, especially alongside measures like insulation or smart controls, BioLPG supports better home performance, greater comfort, and long-term value
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