There’s a new radio show in town… and its focus is something near and dear to the hearts of many of you who read this blog. On this edition of the Domestic Fuel Cast we’ll talk to Sean O’Hanlon, Executive Director of the American Biofuels Council and host of “Pure Energy,” a new radio show on Miami’s 880 AM WZAB, …
PERC Launches National Consumer Propane Campaign
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched a new campaign today to promote the ways propane can help cut greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, lower energy costs, and reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil. In fact, greenhouse gas emissions can be cut immediately, says PERC by using more propane and expanding its uses. Roy Willis, president and CEO …
National Clean Energy Summit 2.0 to be Streamed Live
The National Clean Energy Summit 2.0: Jobs and the New Economy is taking place in Las Vegas on August 10th. If you can’t participate in person, you’re not out of luck. The event will be streamed live via Clean Skies. The summit convenes top energy and environment newsmakers from across the country where they will be discussing ‘green’ jobs, energy …
Biodiesel Vehicles Get Boost from Cash for Clunkers
New cars that run on biodiesel have gotten a boost from the federal government’s Cash for Clunkers program. Biodiesel Magazine reports that portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has helped encourage the sale of clean diesel vehicles, which, of course, run on biodiesel: “It’s completely exceeded our expectations,” said Sean Maynard of Volkswagen U.S. “Clean diesels …
Colorado Offers Grants for Small Wind Turbines
The state of Colorado is offering businesses the opportunity to apply for grants for small wind turbine installations.Colorado residents and businesses have until August 28, 2009 to apply for the New Energy Economic Development (NEED) grants. The grants provide funds to purchase and install small wind turbines (or other renewable energy systems). These NEED grants help Colorado residents (or businesses) …
AURI Releases Aitkin County Biomass Assessment
BBI International recently completed a county-wide biomass assessment and economic feasibility sponsored by The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. The report is now available on the AURI website. The report, authored by BBI in the fall of 2008 through spring of 2009, intended to define the amount of economically available biomass available in the county as well as explore the financial …
Biodiesel Hydroplane Flies Past Polluters
A biodiesel-powered hydroplane has been successfully tested at a Seattle-area boat race. Biofuels International reports the Boeing U-787 hydroplane skimmed across the waves… and past non-renewable-powered competitors… in a demonstration proving the green fuel’s versatility this weekend: The U-787 was tested repeatedly at the annual Chevrolet Cup, each with a greater proportion of biofuel, culminating in the 100% blend being …
Oregon Becoming Latest State with Biodiesel Mandate
Oregon has become the latest state to require diesel sold in the state… well, at least in nine counties in the northwest part of Oregon starting August 5th and the rest of the state by October 1… have a mix of biodiesel. The 2 percent biodiesel (B2) requirement received the praise of the National Biodiesel Board: “Oregon recognizes the proven …
Soybean & Biodiesel Boards Dispel RFS-2 Misinfo
The biodiesel industry and the soybean checkoff have teamed up to try to dispel some of the misinformation being used that would basically disqualify soybean-based biodiesel, the bulk of the nation’s biodiesel, from the proposed federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS-2). This United Soybean Board press release says the National Biodiesel Board’s (NBB) Sustainability Analysis and Awareness project, funded in part …