A new study from Oregon State University says Oregon’s biofuels future remains pretty bright. This story from the OSU web site says renewable energy, ethanol and biodiesel in particular, will become a $2.5 billion industry in the state over the next 20 years: “We knew there was a lot of interest in this area and opportunities for growth, but it …
Duke Testing Biodiesel Generator
Duke Energy is testing a blend of biodiesel in one of its power generators. This story from the Charlotte Observer says it’s a first-of-its-kind test of biodiesel to fuel power plants: Duke’s Mill Creek combustion-turbine plant normally runs on natural gas and diesel fuel. But this week, one of its eight units sampled blends of diesel and biodiesel, which is …
Midwest Facing Fuel Shortages
In an effort to address low gasoline and diesel supplies caused by recent refinery outages, Iowa Governor Chet Culver has signed a proclamation to temporarily lift regulatory provisions that limit the number of hours gasoline and diesel truck drivers can be on the road, according to the governor’s office. Ethanol and biodiesel are also eligible for hauling subject to the …
Florida Follows California Energy Lead
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed three Executive Orders Friday initiating Florida’s energy policy. The signing ceremony concluded the Serve to Preserve Florida Summit on Global Climate Change held in Miami this week. According to the governor’s press office, the Executive Orders carry out Governor Crist’s commitment to reducing Florida’s greenhouse gases and increasing energy efficiency. As a result, Florida will …
NY Movers Moving on Biodiesel
New York City is getting its first fleet of moving trucks powered by biodiesel. This story in the New York Sun has more: One of the largest building suppliers on the Northeast, Marjam, is converting 28 of its moving trucks to biodiesel fuel from regular diesel. If the pilot program proves successful, the company plans to convert its entire fleet …
AFVi to Host Biofuels Forum in Vegas
The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is hosting a one-day forum in Las Vegas on September 20, 2007 to provide information so that those who manage vehicle fleets and make the decisions to incorporate biodiesel and E85 ethanol. Presenters include leading executives from vehicle and engine manufacturing companies and suppliers, users of biofuels, and high-ranking officials from federal, state, and …
Iowa Goes Over 225 MGPY of Biodiesel; Poised for More
A new, 30-million-gallon-per-year biodiesel plant has pushed Iowa’s biodiesel production over the 225 gallon annually mark… and more is waiting in the wings. This story posted on Grainnet.com says the Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC refinery at Washington, Iowa is just part of what’s making the Hawkeye State a world leader in renewable fuels: The refinery was built by the Renewable …
Saltwater Mallow Could Be Biofuels Source
A University of Delaware researcher is looking at turning seashore mallow plants into biodiesel and ethanol. Dr. John Gallagher, professor of Marine Biosciences and co-director of the Halophyte Biotechnology Center at UD’s College of Marine and Earth Studies says the seeds from the plant has oil traits similar to soybeans and cottonseed. And, as this AP story in the DelMarVa …
Rising Feedstock Prices Squeezing Biodiesel End Product
Federal Agriculture Department officials are warning that the rising demand for biodiesel is pushing up the demand, and the price, for the feedstocks that go into biodiesel… and that is cutting into already thin margins biodiesel are working under. USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins says soybean oil prices have already been going up, and farmers are planting 15 percent fewer …
All-Star Broadcast Powered by Biodiesel
Tonight’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be seen by millions of fans across the country… thanks, in part, to biodiesel. And it’s just the start for the green fuel’s part on America’s sports stage. Fox Sports will be powering all of its generators, satellite trucks, and other diesel equipment at its television compound in San Francisco with 20 percent …