This guide aims to help you select the appropriate fuel type for "Heating and Fuel" emission source. Carefully review the descriptions and examples in the tables below to find the fuel type that best matches your needs.
Different fuel types are available based on the country of the location, for which your emissions are being accounted for. If your location is situated in the US, please refer to the second table. If it is located outside of the US, use the first table.
Fuel list for locations that are not in the US
Below is a list of fuels available for selection when creating a data entry or importing data for a location outside the US.
The list is based on the UK Government emission factor source.
Fuel Type | Description | Examples |
Aviation Gasoline | Specialized fuel used in aviation engines. | Aviation spirit, Aviation Gasoline |
Avtur (renewable) | Renewable jet fuel derived from sustainable sources. | Synthetic paraffinic kerosene, Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) |
Biodiesel | A diesel fuel substitute produced from renewable resources like vegetable oils and animal fats. | Biodiesel ME, Biodiesel ME (from used cooking oil), Biodiesel ME (from tallow), Biodiesel HVO, Off road biodiesel, Biodiesel (100%) |
Bioethanol | Ethanol produced from biomass used as a vehicle fuel. | Corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol |
Biogas | Gas produced from biological sources like organic waste, used as a renewable energy source. | Biogas and other Biomass Gases |
Biomethane | Methane derived from biogas which can be compressed or liquified for fuel. | Biomethane (compressed), Biomethane (liquified) |
Biomethanol | Methanol produced through biological processes as a sustainable fuel. | Biomethanol from wood waste, Biomethanol from agricultural waste |
Biopropane | A renewable version of propane produced from biological sources. | Biopropane from glycerol, Biopropane from vegetable oils |
Butane | A gaseous hydrocarbon used as fuel. | N-butane, isobutane |
Coal | Fossil fuel used widely for electricity generation and industrial processes. | Coal (industrial), Coal (electricity generation), Coal (domestic), Anthracite Coal, Bituminous Coal, Sub-bituminous Coal, Lignite Coal |
Coal Coke | A solid carbonaceous material derived from coal used mainly in steelmaking. | Coking coal |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | Methane stored at high pressure used as a cleaner alternative to gasoline. | CNG for fleet vehicles |
Diesel | A type of fuel used in diesel engines, derived from petroleum. | Diesel (average biofuel blend), Diesel (100% mineral diesel), Development diesel, Diesel Fuel |
Fuel oil | Heavy oils used as fuel in industries like shipping and power generation. | No. 6 fuel oil, bunker fuel |
Gas oil | A middle distillate petroleum product used as a diesel fuel and heating oil. | Gas oil, Heavy Gas Oils, Unfinished Oils |
Gasoline / Petrol | A petroleum-derived liquid mixture used primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines. | Petrol (average biofuel blend), Petrol (100% mineral petrol), Development petrol, Motor Gasoline, Natural Gasoline |
Grass and straw | Organic materials used as biofuel. | Grass pellets, straw bales |
Landfill Gas | Methane-rich gas that is produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste in landfills. | Landfill methane, landfill renewable natural gas |
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | Natural gas that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage. | LNG for heavy-duty trucks or industrial applications |
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) | A group of hydrocarbon gases, primarily propane and butane, used as fuel in heating appliances and vehicles. | Propane for heating, propane for forklifts, propane for standby generators, propane for crop drying |
Lubricants | Substances used to reduce the friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated. | Motor oil, hydraulic oil |
Marine fuel oil | Heavy fuel oils used specifically for ship propulsion. | Low sulfur marine fuel, intermediate fuel oil |
Marine gas oil | Distillate fuel oil used in ship engines. | Distillate marine diesel, light marine fuel |
Naphtha | A volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used mainly as a solvent or diluent. | Naphtha, Special Naphtha |
Natural Gas | A fossil fuel used as a source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. | Natural gas, Natural gas (100% mineral blend) |
Petroleum Coke | A solid carbon material derived from oil refinery coker units or other cracking processes. | Fuel grade coke, anode grade coke |
Processed fuel oils - distillate oil | Refined petroleum products used as diesel fuel or heating oil. | Distillate Fuel Oil No. 1, Distillate Fuel Oil No. 2, Distillate Fuel Oil No. 4 |
Propane | A hydrocarbon gas used as a common fuel source. | Propane, Propane Gas |
Refinery miscellaneous | Various byproducts from oil refining processes used as fuels or feedstocks. | Other petroleum gas, Refinery miscellaneous, Petrochemical Feedstocks |
Residual Fuel Oil | The heaviest fractions of oil distilled, used in ships and power plants. | Processed fuel oils - residual oil, Residual Fuel Oil No. 5, Residual Fuel Oil No. 6 |
Waste oils | Used or contaminated oils which can be reprocessed or used directly as fuel. | Waste oils, Used Oil |
Wood | An organic material derived from trees, used commonly as a fuel. | Wood logs, Wood chips, Wood pellets, Wood and Wood Residuals |
Fuel list for US locations
Below is a list of fuels available for selection when creating a data entry or importing data for a location within the US.
The list is based on the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission factor source.
Fuel Type | Description | Examples |
Agricultural Byproducts | Biomass residue from agricultural processes used as fuel. | Corn stalks, rice husks, sugarcane bagasse |
Asphalt and Road Oil | Petroleum products used in road construction and maintenance. | Asphalt and Road Oil, Oils with a boiling range equal to or greater than 205 Celisius (401 degrees Fahrenheit) that are intended for use as a petrochemical feedstock. |
Aviation Gasoline | Specialized fuel used in aviation engines. | Aviation spirit, Aviation Gasoline |
Biodiesel | A diesel fuel substitute produced from renewable resources like vegetable oils and animal fats. | Biodiesel ME, Biodiesel ME (from used cooking oil), Biodiesel ME (from tallow), Biodiesel HVO, Off road biodiesel, Biodiesel (100%) |
Biogas | Gas produced from biological sources like organic waste, used as a renewable energy source. | Biogas and other Biomass Gases |
Black Liquor | A byproduct from the kraft process of paper manufacturing used in energy production. | North American Softwood, North American Hardwood, Bagasse, Bamboo, Straw |
Blast Furnace Gas | Gas released during the iron-making process used as a fuel. | Ironworks gas, metallurgical gas |
Butane | A gaseous hydrocarbon used as fuel. | N-butane, isobutane |
Butylene | An industrial chemical used as a fuel and in the production of other chemicals. | Butylene for synthetic rubber, butylene for fuel additives |
Coal | Fossil fuel used widely for electricity generation and industrial processes. | Coal (industrial), Coal (electricity generation), Coal (domestic), Anthracite Coal, Bituminous Coal, Sub-bituminous Coal, Lignite Coal |
Coal Coke | A solid carbonaceous material derived from coal used mainly in steelmaking. | Coking coal |
Coke Oven Gas | Gas evolved from coal in coke ovens used as a fuel. | Coke oven methane, coke plant gas |
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | Methane stored at high pressure used as a cleaner alternative to gasoline. | CNG for fleet vehicles |
Crude Oil | Unrefined petroleum extracted from the ground used as a primary fuel source. | Light crude oil, heavy crude oil |
Diesel | A type of fuel used in diesel engines, derived from petroleum. | Diesel (average biofuel blend), Diesel (100% mineral diesel), Development diesel, Diesel Fuel |
Ethane | A component of natural gas used as a feedstock in the production of ethylene. | Ethane for petrochemical production |
Ethanol | An alcohol used as a fuel additive. | Grain ethanol, cellulosic ethanol |
Ethylene | A hydrocarbon used primarily as a precursor to plastics and other chemicals. | Ethylene for polyethylene, ethylene for polyester |
Fuel Gas | Various gases used directly as fuels. | Synthetic gas, refinery gas |
Fuel oil | Heavy oils used as fuel in industries like shipping and power generation. | No. 6 fuel oil, bunker fuel |
Gas oil | A middle distillate petroleum product used as a diesel fuel and heating oil. | Gas oil, Heavy Gas Oils, Unfinished Oils |
Gasoline / Petrol | A petroleum-derived liquid mixture used primarily as a fuel in internal combustion engines. | Petrol (average biofuel blend), Petrol (100% mineral petrol), Development petrol, Motor Gasoline, Natural Gasoline |
Isobutane | A branched form of butane used as a refrigerant and in aerosol propellants. | Refrigerant R-600a, aerosol propellant isobutane |
Isobutylene | A volatile hydrocarbon used as an intermediate in the production of various products. | Isobutylene rubber, isobutylene polymer |
Jet Fuel | A type of aviation fuel designed for use in aircraft powered by gas-turbine engines. | Aviation turbine fuel, Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel |
Kerosene | A light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used in heating, cooking, and in jet engines. | Burning oil, Kerosene |
Landfill Gas | Methane-rich gas that is produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic waste in landfills. | Landfill methane, landfill renewable natural gas |
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | Natural gas that has been cooled down to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage. | LNG for heavy-duty trucks or industrial applications |
Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) | A group of hydrocarbon gases, primarily propane and butane, used as fuel in heating appliances and vehicles. | Propane for heating, propane for forklifts, propane for standby generators, propane for crop drying |
Lubricants | Substances used to reduce the friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which ultimately reduces the heat generated. | Motor oil, hydraulic oil |
Municipal Solid Waste | Non-hazardous solid waste from a community that can be collected and processed. | Household waste, commercial waste |
Naphtha | A volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used mainly as a solvent or diluent. | Naphtha, Special Naphtha |
Natural Gas | A fossil fuel used as a source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. | Natural gas, Natural gas (100% mineral blend) |
Peat | An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that is unique to natural areas called peatlands. | Sphagnum peat, horticultural peat |
Pentanes Plus | A mixture of hydrocarbons, mainly pentanes and heavier, used in gasoline blending or processed into other petroleum products. | Natural gasoline, condensate |
Petroleum Coke | A solid carbon material derived from oil refinery coker units or other cracking processes. | Fuel grade coke, anode grade coke |
Plastics | Synthetic materials made from polymers that can be molded or shaped, usually when soft, then set into rigid or slightly elastic forms. | Polyethylene, polystyrene |
Processed fuel oils - distillate oil | Refined petroleum products used as diesel fuel or heating oil. | Distillate Fuel Oil No. 1, Distillate Fuel Oil No. 2, Distillate Fuel Oil No. 4 |
Propane | A hydrocarbon gas used as a common fuel source. | Propane, Propane Gas |
Propylene | A colorless gas used in the production of polymers and propylene oxide. | Propylene monomer, polypropylene |
Refinery miscellaneous | Various byproducts from oil refining processes used as fuels or feedstocks. | Other petroleum gas, Refinery miscellaneous, Petrochemical Feedstocks |
Rendered Animal Fat | Fat derived from the rendering process of animal products used as a biofuel. | Tallow, poultry fat |
Residual Fuel Oil | The heaviest fractions of oil distilled, used in ships and power plants. | Processed fuel oils - residual oil, Residual Fuel Oil No. 5, Residual Fuel Oil No. 6 |
Solid Byproducts | Non-gaseous residues produced from burning coal or waste. | Fly ash, bottom ash |
Tires | Used as a fuel source in some industrial processes after reaching the end of their useful life on vehicles. | Tire-derived fuel, shredded tires |
Vegetable Oil | Oils extracted from plants used as food or fuel. | Canola oil, soybean oil |
Waste oils | Used or contaminated oils which can be reprocessed or used directly as fuel. | Waste oils, Used Oil |
Wood | An organic material derived from trees, used commonly as a fuel. | Wood logs, Wood chips, Wood pellets, Wood and Wood Residuals |