Boiler fuel

Boiler fuel
  An energy source to produce heat that is transferred to the boiler vessel in order to generate steam orhot water. Fossil fuel is the primary energy source used to produce heat for boilers.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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