Maryland Energy Administration

Bioheat Tax Credit Program

Bioheat is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Bioheat is safe and biodegradable, and its use significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and serious toxic air pollutants.

In 2007 Maryland passed a Bio-Heating Oil tax Credit. The statute provides for a $0.03/gallon tax credit up to $500 for individuals and corporations that purchase Bio-Heating Oil for the purpose of space and water heating. The statute defines Bio-Heating oil as at least 5% biodiesel. The statute also limits tax credits to the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax years.

Please Fill out the application electronically, print, add attachments, sign and mail to the Maryland Energy Administration.

*2009 applications must be in by COB 3/1/2010

Please down load an application here: APPLICATION

Questions about the program? Contact: Chris Rice (410)260-7207 or crice@energy.state.md.us

• DOE
• National Biodiesel Board
• Oil Heat America
• Distribution