Oakland, California, is the first major U.S. city to convert its entire fleet to renewable diesel. This news release from Neste Oil says the company’s NEXBTL renewable diesel is the fuel of choice for the municipality. Reduced emissions resulting from the use of renewable diesel will allow the City of Oakland to decrease its carbon footprint and help meet ambitious …
NFU Adds Voice to Displeasure Over RFS Report
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is the latest to voice its displeasure over a new report critical of the Renewable Fuel Standard. This news release from the group says the recommendations made in the “10-Year Review of the Renewable Fuels Standard: Impacts to the Environment, The Economy, and Advanced Biofuels Development,” by the University of Tennessee that calls for dismantling …
Penn State, Ernst Biomass to Hold Open House
More information on growing switchgrass and turning biomass into energy will be available today as Penn State Extension, Ernst Biomass, and the PA Biomass Energy Association hold a free open house and tour of the biomass production and pelleting facility at Ernst Biomass in Meadville, Pennsylvania, starting at 12:30 pm today. – See new varieties of switchgrass being tested for …
Washington City Goes Green, Saves with Biodiesel
A Washington state city’s conversion to biodiesel will keep the environment green while saving the municipality some green, too. This story from the Bellevue Reporter says a new contract the city has to run biodiesel in its fleet is expected to save more than $25,000 a year. “Our new biodiesel contract is a big win for Bellevue’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative,” …
Opinion: VW Could Repair Image with Biodiesel
Biodiesel could be the solution to fix Volkswagen’s image left tarnished by revelations the company rigged the emissions testing for its diesel vehicles. This opinion piece in the Denver Post by Bill Germain, described as a sustainable business strategist and environmental advocate, makes it very clear he’s not happy with what VW did, especially since he owns one himself. And …
Canadian Biodiesel Maker BIOX Gets New CEO
A Canadian biodiesel maker is getting a new boss. BIOX Corporation announced that Alan Rickard has been selected to replace Chris Clinning as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2, 2015. Mr. Rickard is a commercial executive with over 15 years of experience in the agri-food, energy and renewable fuels sectors having most recently served as VP Commercial Operations, Canada at …
Australian Company to Burn Own Biodiesel in Trucks
An Australian garden supply company will use its own biodiesel for its fleet of trucks. This article from Prime Mover Magazine says Peats Soil is running the green fuel in its Scania trucks, which recently approved renewable diesel in its trucks. “We have ordered 13 new trucks from Scania that will run on 100 per cent biodiesel,” said Peter Wadewitz, …
EPA Invites Comments on Jatropha Biodiesel
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants public feedback on its analysis of the greenhouse gas emissions from jatropha biodiesel. The plant is being made into biodiesel, renewable diesel, jet fuel, naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas. This notice explains EPA’s analysis of the production and transport components of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of biofuel made from jatropha oil, and describes …
Canadian Biodiesel Co. Renames, Gets New Site
A Canadian biodiesel company gets a new name and a new website. Evoleum, formerly known as QFI Biodiesel, says the name change better reflects the evolution of oil, and the new website reflects its essence, focused on innovation and sustainable development. This new identity showcases a very genuine renewal. After it was founded in 2010, the company faced major growth …
Illinois Teen’s Cellulosic Ethanol Wins Science Prize
An Illinois teen is being recognized for his efforts to make cellulosic ethanol. This article from the Chicago-area Daily Herald says 17-year-old Tavis Reed, a senior at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, won the 2015 gold medal in the chemistry/biochemistry division of the National Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics competition, besting more than 700 students from …