From girlmark_list_email at localb100.com Mon Apr 3 04:18:03 2006 From: girlmark_list_email at localb100.com (girl mark) Date: Mon Apr 3 06:17:57 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] A Biodiesel Co-ops Conference, July 15-16, Colorado Message-ID: <4430F65B.70906@localb100.com> Local Biodiesel: A Biodiesel Co-ops Conference July 15-16 Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO We are organizing a biodiesel groups/co-ops conference in Colorado near Denver this summer, at Colorado School of Mines . This event will present stories and information about homebrewing in groups, as well as distribution, advocacy, small-scale biodiesel business, and other kinds of biodiesel group activities. Web page (still in progress, check back for a list of participating groups/speakers) www.b100.org We'll put up a registration page this week and will keep you informed about developments for this event. In the meantime, there is an announcements-only mailing list (ie not a chat list) for anyone who wants to receive updates by email- at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieselconference At this event, presentations will discuss homebrewing and the law, technical topics relevant to homebrewers and small-scale biodiesel businesses, organizational aspects of biodiesel co-ops/biodiesel clubs/biodiesel outreach groups, oil collections and other feedstock availability issues, cooperating with other biofuelers in your local community, commercial biodiesel distribution, taxes, bulk-buying clubs, educating others in your community about biodiesel, and many other topics. Best of all, we have an extensive lineup of speakers who are coming to present 'case studies' about their local efforts in biodiesel groups- telling the story of biodiesel grassroots efforts in North America from their own experience. Official conference session themes are: case studies, biodiesel education and advocacy, distribution, homebrewing and the law, feedstock (oil supply), and technical topics We want to hear from you! If you have biofuels group experience and would like to speak at one of our panel discussions (Case Studies) or lead a discussion session that fits into the above themes, please get in touch: conference@b100.org . You do not need to be an experienced public speaker (that's why some of the presentatoins are moderated panels, to help get non-professionals speaking about their experiences, and we can help you organize your presentation). This event is organized by people who've been involved with the Colorado biodiesel organizations at Denverbiodiesel.org, Boulderbiodiesel.com, Colo School of Mines Student Council on Sustainability, along with many others from outside of Colorado: various members of the BIodieselbasics and Biodiesel Yahoogroups, Utah Biodiesel Co-op, folks from Biofuel Oasis and Berkeley Biodiesel Collective, and more from around the country. I'll update the 'who we are' section of the web page soon with all the guilty parties' names. The conference will be held at Colorado School of Mines. Conference accommodations: We have (optional) dorm housing available Friday-Sunday (unfortunately can't provide dorm rooms for couples as the school segregates dorm rooms by gender- we'll try and make a list of hotel accommodations for those who won't stay in the dorm) and we will be serving breakfast and lunch as part of the event and using the mealtimes and the evenings as additional networking opportunities. Cost: We are charging only as much as the space rental will cost us, and expect that the weekend's registration costs will be under $100 including dorm housing. We should have more details on the exact amount on the website within a couple of weeks. Discussions and networking: The event will be discussion-based, with audience participation encouraged for the speakers' sessions, and we will provide ample opportunity for networking and social time so you can get to meet each other and share ideas. Assorted info for those making travel plans: There will be a free Friday night introductory session for the local general public, which would run around 6-8 and kick off the event, although it is not listed on the conference web page yet. Actual conference orientation/dorm room check-in will take place at the Atrium tea/refreshments social after this Friday event. (you can also check in on Saturday morning). Friday evening will be a mellow 'social' before bedtime, and Saturday night will be a larger party for which we're renting a facility on campus, with some kind of entertainment. Sunday night you're on your own as most folks are likely to travel back then. For more information, join our updates list at: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieselconference or email conference@b100.org From wrenchwench at blast.com Tue Apr 4 17:56:01 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Tue Apr 4 17:00:16 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Biofuels Summit April 12 References: <007e01c65737$b72aefa0$1d00a8c0@tjcog.org> Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tobin Freid" > Date: April 3, 2006 11:58:48 AM EDT > To: "Tobin Freid" > Subject: Biofuels Summit April 12 > Reply-To: "Tobin Freid" > > 2nd Congressional District Bio-Fuels Summit > > Hosted by Congressman Bob Etheridge > > April 12, 2006 > > 9:00am-12:30pm > > Exploris Museum > > Raleigh, NC > > Panel Topics > > Panel I ? The Future is Now: Why Bio-Fuel Development is an > Immediate Necessity > Panel II ? Producers and Consumers: North Carolina Innovators > Panel III ? Finding NC?s Bio-fuel: Current Research and Development > in NC, what NC Agriculture has to Offer, and Securing the Future > > Invited and Scheduled Panelists Include > > John Podesta, Former Chief of Staff, President Clinton > Larry Shirley, Director, NC Energy Office > Anne Tazewell, Alternative Fuels Program Manager, NCSU Solar Center > Lyle Estill, V.P., Piedmont Bio-Fuels, Author of Bio-Diesel Power > Sam Break, President, NC Grain Growers Co-Op > Dr. Steve Kelley, Department Head, Wood and Paper Sciences NCSU > Dr. Alex Hobbs, Associate Director, NCSU Solar Center > > > Contact Jason Sulham at 919-829-9122 for additional information > > > Tobin L. Freid > Project Coordinator for Energy and Environment > Triangle J Council of Governments > (919) 558-9400 > From mattr at biofuels.coop Wed Apr 5 18:43:10 2006 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Wed Apr 5 16:43:01 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Wanted: exterior door in a frame Message-ID: <91EAE4F0-5A5F-445B-AD3E-716164F01E2E@biofuels.coop> Hey to everyone, Due to such a successful response on the bathtub request last week I am sending out one more request to the cosmic waiter. Piedmont Biofuels Coop is looking to build a new Tchach (merchandise) shop out of hay bale in the coming weeks and we need a 6'8" x 3'0" out- swinging exterior door in a frame. Although we would prefer one that swings out, one that swings in is acceptable. One with a lock and key would be ideal. If anybody out there has an old exterior door that just needs a fresh coat of paint please get in touch with me. We will likely need volunteer labor to help put the hay bale structure together Sunday, April 16th, so please mark your calendars. More to come on that. Thanks! Matt Matthew Rudolf Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative From wrenchwench at blast.com Wed Apr 5 12:32:59 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Sat Apr 8 08:18:37 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Biodiesel Now!!! References: <001c01c658b9$e96719c0$1603a8c0@E4500d02> Message-ID: <8218004D-9ACF-4B36-8523-47AF5721EB17@blast.com> Begin forwarded message: > From: "Matthew Harris" > Date: April 5, 2006 10:04:51 AM EDT > To: > Subject: Biodiesel Now!!! > > Greetings from Solar Energy International!, > I just wanted to let all you Biodiesel enthusiasts know that there > are still some seats left for our Biodiesel workshop now just less > than a month away. I have attached a bit more information about > this great workshop, below. If you know anyone interested in > learning more about Biofuels pass this information on to them. > Thanks for your support and we will see you soon! > > > > What Fuels You? > > Join us this spring, at Solar Energy International (SEI), in > Carbondale, CO for a hands-on renewable fuels workshop. Covering > industrial production and grassroots brewing-participants will > learn the fundamentals of Biodiesel while making quality biofuel > from locally available materials. This five day workshop will cover > many facets of Biodiesel as a renewable fuel source, including: > production, safety, quality testing, advances in technology, diesel > engine basics, legislation, quality testing, business models and > more! The class will be held May 1st -5th, 2006 at Solar Energy > International. > > For more information or to register please visit our website at > www.solarenergy.org, or give us call at (970) 527- 7657 or (970) > 963-8855.-------------- next part -------------- From wrenchwench at blast.com Wed Apr 5 17:09:21 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Sat Apr 8 08:18:37 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biodiesel billboards story/release References: Message-ID: Begin forwarded message: > From: "Tazewell, Anne" > Date: April 5, 2006 3:16:13 PM EDT > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Subject: [nc-ag-energy] Biodiesel billboards story/release > Reply-To: "Tazewell, Anne" , nc-ag- > energy@lists.ncsu.edu > > > > Thanks to the NC Soybean Producers Association and the NC Outdoor > Advertising Association for making these biodiesel billboards > happen across North Carolina. Look for one coming to a roadway near > you! > > > > Here is the story on the web: http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/news/ > news_story.cfm?ID=246 > > > > Attached are the press release and the billboard photos. > > > > Anne Tazewell > > Transportation Program Manager > > North Carolina Solar Center/NCSU > > Box 7902 > > Raleigh, NC 27695-7902 > > Phone: 919-513-7831 > > Fax: 919-515-6159 > > Email: anne_tazewell@ncsu.edu > > > > Visit www.NCAltfuels.blogspot.com - > > a forum for alternative fuels and advanced transportation > technologies in North Carolina > > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- From jcook at wilsontech.edu Mon Apr 10 11:07:19 2006 From: jcook at wilsontech.edu (Jeff Cook) Date: Mon Apr 10 09:07:24 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] My e-mail address is jcook@wilsontech.edu Message-ID: My e-mail address is jcook@wilsontech.edu From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 10 16:17:44 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon Apr 10 14:18:13 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] "Biodiesel Power" book Atlanta event, April 15, free Message-ID: <37980459-0F89-4FCD-A8C2-52CBD979F994@blast.com> Vegenergy is pleased to announce/sponsor a free in-store book reading/signing of the new book "Biodiesel Power" by author Lyle Estill. http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/3898 When: April 15, 2006 at 7:00pm Where: A Cappella Books in Little 5 Points, located at 484 C Moreland Ave.- Atlanta GA (404)681-5128 www.acappellabooks.com Come listen as Lyle reads excepts from his book "Biodiesel Power", and join in the discussion and question/answer of all things biodiesel. Lyle is one of the founders of Piedmont Biofuels in Pittsboro, NC The Piedmont folks have been at the heart of the small-scale biodiesel movement, and have successfully operated a biodiesel co-op, and are now building a 1 million gal/year biodiesel facility inn North Carolina. Biodiesel Power The Passion, the People, and the Politics of the Next Renewable Fuel By Lyle Estill Whether we are nearing the end of oil or merely nearing the end of inexpensive oil, it is becoming increasingly clear that we need to find alternative ways to meet our energy needs. Biodiesel is one such alternative -- and is one of the fastest growing sectors of the US economy. Biodiesel in North America is in its infancy. As air quality deteriorates in major centers, governments are scrambling for ways to reduce emissions and are embracing biodiesel in their fleets. Conferences on biodiesel are often "inaugural," as society begins discussing this fuel in earnest. Biodiesel Power is a chronicle of this emerging industry. Lightly touching on the technical aspects of the fuel, its qualities and specifications, the book is largely about the people and stories of the biodiesel movement. It explores the tensions between * grassroots activists and their altruistic co-ops * the profit minded commercial producers and the voices of agribusiness, and * the current administration - or "the coalition of the drilling." Far from a third party account, Biodiesel Power comes from one who has experienced it from the grease dumpster to the boardroom. Lyle Estill has made the journey from back yard brewing, to being part of a producer and distributor cooperative, to commercial production. Compelling and timely, Biodiesel Power is the history of biodiesel in the making. It will appeal to a wide audience including farmers, truckers, backyarders and commercial producers, investors, politicians and all those concerned about the end of oil. About the Author: Lyle Estill is V.P. of Piedmont Biofuels in Chatham County, North Carolina. He has published an important weblog about the biodiesel movement for several years - Energy Blog -- and has received numerous awards for his environmentalism and outreach on biodiesel, including Educator of the Year for 2004 from North Carolina Environmental Educator's Association. Event Sponsored by Vegenergy www.vegenergy.com From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 10 22:33:46 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon Apr 10 20:33:30 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Volunteer on a Farm this Piedmont Farm Tour! References: <011801c65ce8$dbcea980$2301a8c0@cfsa4> Message-ID: <663F7A78-F5C7-4C19-9292-04D0C938741B@blast.com> Anyone interested in being a volunteer with CFSA at the Piedmont Biofuels Coop Farm? If so, call CFSA. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Amy Eller" > Date: April 10, 2006 5:50:04 PM EDT > To: , > , "'Tony Kleese'" > > Subject: Volunteer on a Farm this Piedmont Farm Tour! > > Volunteer during the Piedmont Farm Tour! > > April 22nd & 23rd > > > > Volunteer on a farm either day from 12:15 ? 5:15 > > ? Get a FREE Farm Tour T-Shirt to show your support of local > farms! > > ? Get a FREE farm tour button for you & a car full of your > friends and family > to attend the tour for free on the day you aren?t volunteering! > > ? Have a great time getting to know a farmer while > supporting CFSA! > > > > Contact Elizabeth (elizabeth@carolinafarmstewards.org) TODAY and > get signed up to be on a farm! Call to find out which farms are > still in need of volunteers and we?ll try to place you at your > first choice! There are farms in Chatham, Orange, Alamance, and > Person Counties that need YOU during the Farm Tour! > > 919-542-2402 > > > > To find out more about the farm tour, visit > http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/calendar/PFT2006.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ > > Amy Eller > > Communications Manager > > Carolina Farm Stewardship Association > > P.O. Box 448 > > Pittsboro, NC 27312 > > phone: (919) 542-2402 > > fax: (919) 542-7401 > > www.carolinafarmstewards.org > > > > From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 10 14:31:24 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Tue Apr 11 22:22:50 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Canola Field Day References: <4C240F81528CF041982A912C2B43D86A1D8257@avalon.iesnet.ad.ncsu.edu> Message-ID: <727B0F20-9EC7-4E4C-8942-CD72538122BF@blast.com> Begin forwarded message: > > Thought some of you on this list might be interested in the Canola > Field Day we are holding as part of our Energy Crops for North > Carolina project funded by Golden LEAF. > > > > Kurt Creamer, P.E. > Engineering Research Associate > Animal and Poultry Waste Management Center > North Carolina Solar Center > Phone: 919-515-4092 > > > > Canola Field Day > > Save the Date! > > Thursday May 4, 2006 > > 6:00-8:30pm with Dinner > > Harrellsville, NC (Hertford County) > > > -------------- next part -------------- > > > The North Carolina State University (NCSU) Solar Center, in > conjunction with the NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences > and Mason Farms, is hosting a Canola Field Day. The purpose of the > Field Day is to allow farmers to become familiar with this oilseed > crop, which can replace wheat in a corn-wheat-soybean rotation > using the same production equipment. The Solar Center believes > that canola could be an important feedstock for biodiesel > production in North Carolina, but in the near term, the oil and > meal can be sold in existing markets. > > > > The featured speaker, Ben Deal, is a canola grower in Georgia and a > member of the US Canola council. He is forming a new oilseed > cooperative that will promote the growing and processing of canola > throughout the east coast, including North Carolina. He will > address critical issues including production concerns, crushing > possibilities, and oil and meal markets. Also speaking at the > Field Day will be potential processors of canola seed and end users > for canola oil and meal. A demonstration of the making of > biodiesel from canola oil will also be on the agenda. > > > > This Field Day is part of a venture being conducted by the North > Carolina Solar Center with funding from the Golden LEAF > Foundation. The project will evaluate the production of dedicated > energy crops in North Carolina, specifically switchgrass (for > cellulosic ethanol production or combustion/gasification), hulless > barley (for starch-based ethanol production), and canola. > > > > This is a very busy time of year, so interested parties are > encouraged to RSVP even if they are not positive they will attend. > The event details will be released closer to the date, but for more > information and to RSVP please contact: > > > > Ben Rich > > Biomass Program Coordinator > > North Carolina Solar Center, NCSU > > Office (919) 515-9782 > > Cell (252) 333-7579 > > benjamin_rich@ncsu.edu > > www.ncsc.ncsu.edu > > > > > > From dentonconrad at netzero.net Thu Apr 13 19:07:45 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Thu Apr 13 19:46:14 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Popular Mechanics featured article on biofuels Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060413180500.00bc54a8@pop.netzero.net> Popular Mechanics May 2006 issue front cover "The Truth about Biofuels". Article "How far can you drive on a bushel of corn?" Fuels compared are Ethanol E85, Methanol M85, Compressed natural gas, biodiesel, electricity, and hydrogen. From dentonconrad at netzero.net Fri Apr 14 13:38:52 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Fri Apr 14 11:38:26 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] New fuel not available in Triangle Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060414123816.00bc5918@pop.netzero.net> Drivers buying flexible-fuel cars but can't buy E85 in Triangle http://www.newsobserver.com/104/story/428599.html From wrenchwench at blast.com Sun Apr 16 23:18:29 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Sun Apr 16 21:17:38 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] PEI Tests Find Few Problems With B10 in Vehicles Message-ID: <5886AE21-0BF0-4230-B63D-54E904A93042@blast.com> The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported late last month that recent testing conducted by the provincial government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) found "no serious problems" associated with the use of B10, a blend of 10 percent biodiesel and 90 percent standard petroleum diesel, in four government vehicles during the winter. The drivers participating in the pilot project reported one filter problem, which CBC noted might not have been caused by the B10. The B10 fuel used in the testing was supplied by Wilson's Fuels of Nova Scotia, with the biodiesel component of the blend derived from "fish byproducts." CBC reported that the PEI government also tested the B10 fuel in the furnaces of public works buildings. CBC said the goal of the pilot project is to identify "operational issues" with building a biodiesel manufacturing facility within the province. (CBC: 3/27) From wrightmw at wfu.edu Mon Apr 17 17:16:15 2006 From: wrightmw at wfu.edu (Marcus Wright) Date: Mon Apr 17 15:15:24 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] transporting waste oil on NC highways Message-ID: <4443F78F.1040707@wfu.edu> Any grease haulers out there? What are the regulations for hauling waste cooking oil on NC highways? I've looked on the NC DMV and NC DOT web site with no luck. Marcus From efcox at charter.net Mon Apr 17 18:39:18 2006 From: efcox at charter.net (Everett Cox) Date: Mon Apr 17 16:38:22 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biofuels_Interest_Group] transporting waste oil on NC highways Message-ID: <000801c66267$61fc3530$7ef3b518@CoxNC3809976> I hear over 100 gallons is over the legal limit. From oakleaf1 at charter.net Mon Apr 17 21:11:40 2006 From: oakleaf1 at charter.net (Randy C Almendinger) Date: Mon Apr 17 19:11:10 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] transporting waste oil on NC highways References: <4443F78F.1040707@wfu.edu> Message-ID: <001c01c6627c$aad3c5b0$6501a8c0@RANDY> A local waste collector in Asheville NC is ABLE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE at 828-254-1920. I know they collect locally and have been told that they carry their WVO to South Carolina. Perhaps if you call them they can share info. Randy C Almendinger FairTax Supporter Just say NO... to federal income tax!! Research the FairTax at: http://ashevillefairtax.blogspot.com/ http://fairtax.org/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marcus Wright" To: "BIG" Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 4:16 PM Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] transporting waste oil on NC highways > Any grease haulers out there? What are the regulations for hauling > waste cooking oil on NC highways? I've looked on the NC DMV and NC DOT > web site with no luck. > > Marcus > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 17 23:48:48 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon Apr 17 21:48:00 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biodiesel plant under construction in York Message-ID: Associated Press YORK, N.D. - North Dakota's first commercial biodiesel plant could be producing fuel by August, but some people in this north central town of about 25 question its location. "About everybody in town thinks it might be a little too close to the residential and businesses," City Councilman Randy Silliman said. "York is not zoned. So we really don't have much say in the matter." All American Biodiesel is being built on the edge of York, on the east side of the town's former school, which is being remodeled for offices and a laboratory. The plant will not be on the scale of larger biodiesel projects planned at Velva and Minot that together would produce about 82 million gallons of fuel a year. But project engineer Lee Dirkzwager said he still expects the 1 million gallon plant to boost the town's economy. "It's jobs and higher prices for the farmers, and it's good for the environment," he said. "I think this is going to be good for everybody." Dirkzwager said safety will not be an issue with the plant, which will have a 10,000-gallon methanol tank and four 15,000-gallon biodiesel tanks. Dirkzwager and his father are the only investors in the project, which will use soybean oil from South Dakota. He said he hopes to interest area distributors in buying his fuel to blend with diesel for resale. Dirkzwager said the plant will produce just enough biodiesel to meet the needs of farmers in a 30-mile radius. He plans to gradually expand to producing 4 million gallons of fuel a year. The plant is expected to employ just under a dozen people. Dirkzwager is a Minnesota native who moved to York several years ago to settle on his grandfather's farm. He bought the old school in 2003, and also runs a hunting lodge in part of the building. Information from: Minot Daily News, http://www.minotdailynews.com From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 17 23:54:14 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon Apr 17 21:53:25 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Seminar on Algae production in TN Message-ID: <56276155-4234-41A5-A2DD-3071557FC640@blast.com> Anyone familiar with the folks at Ecogenics? http://forums.biodieselnow.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12315 http://www.dabney.com/ecogenics/ -Rachel From brian at blueridgebiofuels.com Tue Apr 18 17:02:59 2006 From: brian at blueridgebiofuels.com (Brian) Date: Tue Apr 18 15:02:00 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biodiesel Homebrew Workshop June 10th through 11th. References: <56276155-4234-41A5-A2DD-3071557FC640@blast.com> Message-ID: <1cf901c66323$180abd40$6500a8c0@eMachines> Biodiesel Homebrew Workshop June 10th through 11th. Blue Ridge Biofuels is proud to host a weekend workshop featuring nationally recognized biodiesel expert Maria 'Mark' Alovert. Maria is one of the few experts bridging the gap between home brewing knowledge and industry recognized production techniques. There is a lot of misinformation out there on the web. Maria has extensive experience at making high quality biodiesel on a small scale. This is a class about home brewing biodiesel and the chemistry involved. It is a mixture of lecture and hands-on lab time, where students will make biodiesel on a 1-liter scale. We will cover quality control and even make some 'engineered mistakes' so you don't make them at home by accident. The class will run from 10-4 both days and will be held at Blue Ridge Biofuels production facility. In addition to learning how to make your own biodiesel, this will be an excellent opportunity to network with other enthusiastic biodieselers in western North Carolina, tour Blue Ridge Biofuels facility, learn more about how to get involved with Asheville's local biodiesel initiative, and engage with others on all things biodiesel. You can register by going to http://girlmark.com/asheville.html or email: classregistration@girlmark.com Directions Blue Ridge Biofuels can be found at: http://www.blueridgebiofuels.com/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=53 Locals are encouraged to register soon. Regional and national interest in this workshop may fill available slots quickly. Blue Ridge Biofuels 109 Roberts Street Asheville, NC 28801 voice (828) 253-1034 fax (828) 253-3015 www.blueridgebiofuels.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rachel Burton" To: "BIG" Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 10:54 PM Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Seminar on Algae production in TN > Anyone familiar with the folks at Ecogenics? > > http://forums.biodieselnow.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12315 > > http://www.dabney.com/ecogenics/ > > -Rachel > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > > From wrenchwench at blast.com Tue Apr 18 20:02:20 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Tue Apr 18 18:01:28 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: B20 now available in Asheville References: <1145387285.115424.62820@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com> Message-ID: <05ADCEA8-49B1-48DB-88B6-875304236BEB@blast.com> Begin forwarded message: > From: info@blueridgebiofuels.com > Date: April 18, 2006 3:08:05 PM EDT > To: "BlueRidge Biofuels" > Subject: B20 now available in Asheville > Reply-To: Blue_Ridge_Biofuels-owner@googlegroups.com > > > Blue Ridge Biofuels is now offering B20 at its west Asheville fueling > station. We will continue to offer B99.9 (B70 during winter) and > continue our commitment to support the B100 community and our > environmental mission. We have be talking with Progress Energy for > several months about using biodiesel in their fleet. They approached > us some months ago about offering B20 at our fueling station for their > fleet. We are excited to provide biodiesel to a niche that currently > can't get this fuel in our area. > > This is the first public B20 pump in western North Carolina! > Our multi-product pump, located at 405 Haywood Road, now dispenses > B20, > B50, and B85. > B85 will soon be replaced by B99.9. > > We have debated for a long to as to whether or not we should offer > industry standard blends, such as B20 or less. After much > consideration, we feel that displacing as much petroleum as > possible is > the best service we can offer to move closer towards petroleum > independence. We believe that many fleets will up their tolerance to > higher blends as time goes on and hope that we can be instrumental in > encouraging higher blend use in fleets currently willing to use B20. > However, the first step is to get them on B20 as a starting point. > From wrenchwench at blast.com Tue Apr 18 22:36:05 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Tue Apr 18 20:35:16 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Iowa Senate Passes Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation Message-ID: Iowa Senate Passes Renewable Fuels Standard Legislation The Iowa State Senate passed last week by a vote of 49-1 new legislation designed to make the state 25-percent less dependent on foreign oil in the coming years. According to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the Senate's amendment of State House bill 2754, which passed the House by a vote of 92-7, would ensure that, by the year 2020, one-quarter of all petroleum used in Iowa would be replaced with biodiesel and ethanol. NBB also noted that the bill creates a three-cent-per-gallon tax credit for fuel blends containing a minimum two percent of biodiesel. To qualify for the credit, 50 percent or more of a retailer's total sales would need to be biodiesel-blended fuel. The bill now returns to the House for consideration of the Senate changes. Contact: Amber Thurlo Pearson, NBB, phone 800-841-5849. (EIN STAFF: 4/12) From wrenchwench at blast.com Tue Apr 18 22:47:34 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Tue Apr 18 20:46:42 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] A Growing Appetite for Biodiesel Production in Memphis Message-ID: <9AE48840-CF07-4A4E-8A7A-69CD35935C6F@blast.com> Apr 18, 2006 - CommercialAppeal.com Is America ready for cars with exhaust fumes that smell like french fries? If so, Memphis could be getting in on the ground floor of something really big. Two companies hope to begin producing biodiesel fuel in Memphis this summer. Memphis Biofuels hopes to churn out 36 million gallons of biodiesel each year from a plant in Orange Mound, while Milagro Biofuels hopes to produce 9 million gallons annually from a facility in the Pinch district Downtown. Why Memphis? Well, the city's transportation network, with easy access to interstates, railroads and river ports, is certainly an advantage. So is the city's proximity to Mid-South soybean fields, since soybeans can be used to create the vegetable oil needed for biodiesel. It's true that people have been talking about "the next big thing" in alternative fuels for decades, without any of those fuels ever really gaining widespread popularity. But with petroleum oil prices nearing $70 a barrel, that could be changing. From nesmithp at bellsouth.net Wed Apr 19 22:23:59 2006 From: nesmithp at bellsouth.net (nesmithp@bellsouth.net) Date: Thu Apr 20 07:27:55 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] NW burger chain makes Biod directly from the fryer Message-ID: <20060420012359.UTWW7436.ibm61aec.bellsouth.net@mail.bellsouth.net> Restaurants can help trim foreign oil reliance Biodiesel can offer long-term benefits to industry, contribute to fuel supply Updated: 2:12 p.m. ET April 19, 2006 VANCOUVER, Wash. - Its first nickname was ?R2D2? after the ?Star Wars? robot, but now they just call it ?the dog? when it?s time to drain the grease at Burgerville USA. ?The dog? is a small, stainless steel tank and pump combination on wheels that the Northwest restaurant chain has pioneered to channel used cooking oil to a biodiesel producer. ?It?s the wave of the future,? said Chris Wurtz, a Burgerville manager who demonstrated ?the dog? at a new restaurant at the junction of Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 in Vancouver. With the price of crude oil soaring, the restaurant industry ? already the nation?s largest single employer ? could make a serious contribution to the fuel supply if most of its waste cooking oil can be recycled as biodiesel, according to industry and renewable fuel experts. ?It really does hold long-term benefits, not only for the restaurant industry, but for the environment on a national basis,? said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of research for the National Restaurant Association. At the Burgerville restaurant, Wurtz towed ?the dog? to the deep fryer, opened a steel cabinet door, turned a valve and started the oil flowing into the low-slung tank. When he had a big sample, he towed the pump to the back of the restaurant to transfer the old oil into a tall, stainless steel holding tank. The big tank is fitted with a hose coupling that feeds through the back wall, where a truck from MRP Services, a family-owned plumbing and drain service company, can drive up, connect another hose, and drain the tank. MRP, in turn, takes the oil to SeQuential Biofuels in neighboring Portland, where it is converted to biodiesel. ?Win-win situation? The arrangement saves Burgerville the cost of hauling away the grease, but it is expected to eventually bring in additional revenue as biodiesel producers develop a competitive market. ?It?s a win-win situation for both the restaurant operator, who now has another viable option for the disposal of old oil, as well as the general public, who benefit from energy conservation and energy source options,? Riehle said. Used vegetable oil has been either waste or the stuff that restaurants had to pay to haul off to a rendering company that could transform it into raw material for pet food, soaps or cosmetics. Rising fuel prices, however, are pushing a switch to converting the used cooking oil into renewable biodiesel fuel as a routine part of the restaurant business. ?For us it?s a straightforward proposition,? said Jeff Harvey, chief operating officer of The Holland Inc., parent company of the chain of 39 Burgerville restaurants. ?Waste oil is the largest byproduct of our business, and we use that byproduct to make something of value and contribute back to local communities,? Harvey said. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12390463/from/RS.4 How cool is this!? Hungrycyclist formerly nesmithp From mattr at biofuels.coop Thu Apr 20 14:29:00 2006 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Thu Apr 20 12:28:19 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Free Pool Chemicals Message-ID: <69587FD6-A4F0-4B86-AEE0-F4591E1CDB0E@biofuels.coop> I have 14 seven-pound bottles of hth pH minus for swimming pools that I would love to get rid of. If somebody has a use for this stuff or could take it off my hands please get back to me at mattr@biofuels.coop Thanks! Matt Matthew Rudolf Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative From helliott at knology.net Thu Apr 20 18:35:36 2006 From: helliott at knology.net (Herndon Elliott) Date: Thu Apr 20 19:58:49 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Tiny biodiesel reactor Message-ID: http://www.forbes.com/work/feeds/ap/2006/04/19/ap2681244.html Caution, may have advertising that you must click away. Apologies if this has already been shared on this list... Herndon Elliott KE4KUZ http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/ "The fundamental error is that America's security strategy relies on writing reports rather than hardening systems." -- Alan Paller, SANS Institute From wrenchwench at blast.com Fri Apr 21 10:47:39 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Fri Apr 21 08:46:34 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Cape Fear Biofuels Article References: <32261332.482681145625824097.JavaMail.servlet@perfora> Message-ID: <529F5B5F-8784-42FE-BB55-B22DC4990F3B@blast.com> > Check out the good press for the folks in Wilmington: > > http://www.starnewsonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060421/ > NEWS/60420019/1015/news01 > > For more information on Cape Fear Biofuels: > Brent Manning > Vice-President > Cape Fear Biofuels > brent@capefearbiofuels.com > 910.471.0005 From dentonconrad at netzero.net Fri Apr 21 11:25:12 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Fri Apr 21 09:24:53 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 1400 miles (2254 km.) on 1 tank Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060421102425.00bc7ec8@pop.netzero.net> 1400 miles (2254 km.) on 1 tank http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=268702 From dentonconrad at netzero.net Fri Apr 21 12:04:58 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Fri Apr 21 10:04:03 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Polo is the perfect commuter Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060421105926.00bceb98@pop.netzero.net> 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine, fuel consumption is rated at a miserly 5.0 litres per 100km (207.12 mpg if I did my math correctly). http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,18576729-5003140,00.html From dentonconrad at netzero.net Fri Apr 21 12:17:17 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Fri Apr 21 10:17:11 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Polo is the perfect commuter Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060421111630.00bc8728@pop.netzero.net> OOPS! I didn't do the math correctly the first time. It is 47.7mpg. >Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:04:58 -0400 >To: Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net >From: Denton Conrad >Subject: Polo is the perfect commuter >Bcc: dale@acwebworks.com, JimK@DigRec.com > >1.9-litre turbocharged diesel engine, fuel consumption is rated at a >miserly 5.0 litres per 100km (207.12 mpg if I did my math correctly). > >http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,18576729-5003140,00.html From wrenchwench at blast.com Fri Apr 21 16:31:19 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Fri Apr 21 14:30:34 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: april roundtable discussion on appropriate technology References: <20060421191042.42065.qmail@web33208.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <157D9084-07A7-4806-8A12-BF15D28DDB4C@blast.com> Begin forwarded message: > Subject: april roundtable discussion on appropriate technology > > Hello everyone, > This coming Sunday April 23, 2006, out at the SIlk > Hope Catholic Worker we'll be having out monthly > roundtable discussion. This month the topic if > Appropriate Technology. We'll have a panel of > speakers who will lead us into a discussion to > question the role and importance of technology in our > lives and society as a whole, and what would a > sustainable future look like. Will computers be a > part of it? It seems a little silly to send this out > over email, but here goes. > Peace, > Dan > > The potluck dinner begins at 5. The discussion begins > at 6. > If you have questions or need directions, please call. > I probably won't check this again before Sunday. > 919-663-4334 > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 24 12:23:07 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon Apr 24 10:21:44 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] BiOctane Named Finalist in Ignite Clean Energy Competition Message-ID: <2A301D17-A8CB-4D10-BCED-F7BD0D0C022F@blast.com> The MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge recently announced the 10 finalists for the 2006 Ignite Clean Energy competition, which is designed to "help new business leaders create a compelling story for raising funds from government, angel and venture capital investors; teach entrepreneurs superior business plan presentation skills; and encourage networking among entrepreneurial participants, investors and industry leaders." One of the finalists is Worcester, MA-based BiOctane, which proposes to design and develop a new biodiesel and ethanol refinery. According to the MIT Enterprise Forum, the company's two-step refining process, which utilizes waste oil and waste glycerol coupled with methanol recovery, is capable of producing biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen "under one roof at a lower cost." The MIT Enterprise Forum noted that BiOctane's team primarily comprises Worcester Polytechnic Institute students. The final competitive round for Ignite Clean Energy is being held on May 9 at MIT's Stata Center. Contact: Ignite Clean Energy, website http://www.ignitecleanenergy.com. From mattr at biofuels.coop Tue Apr 25 08:52:46 2006 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Tue Apr 25 06:51:26 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Plumber needed Message-ID: <0319F342-F124-4D26-9233-1F3DFF0CE292@biofuels.coop> Friends: This is a historic week for Piedmont Biofuels as our Grease Warming Zone (GWZ) is finally being plumbed in. What does this mean? It means that for the first time in the history of Piedmont Biofuels we have a well planned strategy of how to receive and settle up to 500 gallons of veggie at a time, with a 1500 gallon total settling capacity. It means that we will no longer have 3-4 300 gallon totes hanging around on the back slab, and we won't have members heading off in their pickup truck with two 55's on the back to dumpster grease (although members are still welcome to do so in ode to the good ole days). This is a big step up for us, and soon enough we will have more grease in stock than we have ever had at Piedmont Biofuels. However, getting all of this plumbed together is a massive job and master plumber Leif Forer has requested the aid of the cosmic waiter to recruit any able bodied folks with plumbing experience to help get the job done. If you are interested and know what the difference between PVC and CPVC is, please drop an email to either me at matt@biofuels.coop or leif at leif@biofuels.coop asap. Thanks! Matt Matthew Rudolf Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative From dentonconrad at netzero.net Tue Apr 25 09:24:01 2006 From: dentonconrad at netzero.net (Denton Conrad) Date: Tue Apr 25 07:23:33 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Endorsement from Consumer Reports Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.0.20060425082006.00c46f18@pop.netzero.net> Forget Gasoline: Fill Up Your Diesel Car With Cooking Oil - http://www.wral.com/money/8961437/detail.html From jsymon at safenet-inc.com Wed Apr 26 12:12:53 2006 From: jsymon at safenet-inc.com (Jim Symon) Date: Wed Apr 26 18:30:01 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Go yellow? Message-ID: <06EC80D6ECEB204997F3B7A799D3485C0685FFFC@bel1mail002.sfnt.local> Anybody else feel frustrated seeing the "Go Yellow" ad campaign? I haven't seen any discussion of it. When I see those ads I envision ethanol plants buying corn on the open US market producing fuel that requires more petroleum for production than it saves in use. I feel smug about my B100 commute but I really have no idea how much petroleum went into producing the stuff. I'm covering old ground here, but even if we had energy self-sufficient feedstock farms using biofuels for production, my demand for fuel creates demand for the farm's materials, implements, buildings, etc. that required lots of energy to produce. It can only be worse with ethanol done wrong in a false green political tidal wave pushed by big agribusiness. I've done a little surfing but can anyone point me to discussions, papers, etc. specifically on practical ideas for how this society could regulate or otherwise manipulate alternative fuel production to ensure that the product actually reduced petroleum usage? Symon The information contained in this electronic mail transmission may be privileged and confidential, and therefore, protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer without copying or disclosing it. From mattr at biofuels.coop Wed Apr 26 22:37:33 2006 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Wed Apr 26 20:36:04 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Zack on 60 Minutes ethanol special this sunday 4-30 References: <92FBC2C0-4C18-4BB0-9F03-9AEC71F6C25F@umich.edu> Message-ID: > Zack is a friend from the Sustainable Solutions Caravan that passed through Guatemala around New Years 2005. He told me in an earlier email that he has been running his Toyota on 98% ethanol with no modifications. He just lets it idle for 3 minutes before driving when he cold starts it and he is good to go. He claims pretty much any gasoline vehicle can take up to 50% ethanol without modification. > Hey Friends, > > Rumor has it that there'll be a segment with Dan Rather > interviewing me, and definitely some footage of Dan Rather driving > around in my ethanol powered 1990 Toyota Supra. Tune in, on your > "60 Minutes" time and channel (I think it's CBS). And if anyone > has some way of digitally recording it so I can get a copy on a DVD > that would be wicked pissa. > > Zack > > Matthew Rudolf Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative From marc at theforestfoundation.org Thu Apr 27 07:05:37 2006 From: marc at theforestfoundation.org (marc@theforestfoundation.org) Date: Thu Apr 27 07:04:22 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Go yellow? In-Reply-To: <06EC80D6ECEB204997F3B7A799D3485C0685FFFC@bel1mail002.sfnt.local> References: <06EC80D6ECEB204997F3B7A799D3485C0685FFFC@bel1mail002.sfnt.local> Message-ID: <58536.65.190.207.56.1146139537.squirrel@mail.npsis.com> Suggest third party certification for sustainability. Will allow consumers to make a choice, create market differentiation for producers, establish benchmarks and hurdles, and inch us in the direction we need to head. Ford Foundation has funded several certification projects: Forest Stewardship Council and Transfair. Someone needs to write the grant and create the organization. > > Anybody else feel frustrated seeing the "Go Yellow" ad campaign? I haven't > seen any discussion of it. When I see those ads I envision ethanol plants > buying corn on the open US market producing fuel that requires more > petroleum for production than it saves in use. > > I feel smug about my B100 commute but I really have no idea how much > petroleum went into producing the stuff. I'm covering old ground here, but > even if we had energy self-sufficient feedstock farms using biofuels for > production, my demand for fuel creates demand for the farm's materials, > implements, buildings, etc. that required lots of energy to produce. It > can > only be worse with ethanol done wrong in a false green political tidal > wave > pushed by big agribusiness. > > I've done a little surfing but can anyone point me to discussions, papers, > etc. specifically on practical ideas for how this society could regulate > or > otherwise manipulate alternative fuel production to ensure that the > product > actually reduced petroleum usage? > > Symon > > > The information contained in this electronic mail transmission may be > privileged and confidential, and therefore, protected from disclosure. If > you have received this communication in error, please notify us > immediately by replying to this message and deleting it from your computer > without copying or disclosing it. > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > From wrenchwench at blast.com Thu Apr 27 20:09:35 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Thu Apr 27 18:19:56 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Environment North Carolina : Keep driving for Clean Cars References: <20060426-12090966-384-0@carson.pirg.org> Message-ID: <0605A584-72F3-49B0-8382-CF36C59268C6@blast.com> Begin forwarded message: > > > Thanks to all of you who emailed your representative last week > about the need for clean cars. Now we need you to send the same > message to your state senator. > > Next week, a key environmental panel made up of representatives and > senators will meet to discuss environmental legislation for this > summer's session. One of the first items on their agenda will be > the Clean Cars Act. The automakers are likely to trot out the same > old arguments against this key step for clean air. Your > representatives have heard from you; now we need you to make your > voice heard with your state senators too. > > Ask your state Senator to support the Clean Cars Act this year. > Then ask your family and friends to help out by forwarding this e- > mail to them. > > To take action, click on the link below or paste it into your web > browser: > > http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/action/clean-air/cars- > senate?id4=ES > > > Background > > Have you noticed that more children are suffering from asthma these > days? > > In North Carolina, the numbers have reached 1 in 10--more than the > national average. When air pollution levels spike, living with > asthma is even tougher for these kids because smog can trigger > asthma attacks. > > The good news is that the hybrid car you saw on I-40 the other day > doesn't just get better gas mileage. It also emits about 90 percent > less of the contaminants that trigger asthma attacks and increase > our risk of getting cancer. > > Of course, the only reason automakers are making and selling cars > like the Prius at all is because 10 states have adopted Clean Cars > programs require it. Those states are getting more of these super > clean, advanced technology cars than we are. What's more, all of > the new cars sold in those states--not just the hybrid-electric > cars--are cleaner than the ones we buy here in North Carolina, at a > cost of only about $200. > > To cut the pollutants that cause asthma attacks, elevated cancer > risks and global warming, North Carolina needs its own clean cars > law. The Clean Cars Act (H 1460/S 1006) will ensure that advanced > technology cars are readily available in North Carolina and that > all new cars meet tighter pollution restrictions. The act would cut > smog and toxic pollution by as much as 10 percent, and pave the way > for a new fleet of vehicles that will reduce global warming pollution. > > Next week, a key environmental panel, made up of representatives > and senators, will meet to discuss environmental legislation for > this summer's session. One of the first items on their agenda will > be the Clean Cars Act. The automakers are likely to trot out the > same old arguments against this key step for clean air. Your > representatives have heard from you; now we need you to make your > voice heard with your state senators too. > > Ask your state Senator to support Clean Cars legislation this year. > Then ask your family and friends to help out by forwarding this e- > mail to them. > > To take action, click on the link below or paste it into your web > browser: > > http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/action/clean-air/cars- > senate?id4=ES > > Sincerely, > > Elizabeth Ouzts > Environment North Carolina State Director > ElizabethO@environmentnorthcarolina.org > http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org > > P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share > this e-mail with your family and friends. > > ---------- > > This message was sent to rachel@blast.com. If you want to change > your e-mail address or are getting e-mail at multiple e-mail > addresses then follow this link - http:// > www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/webgui?id2=23744&id6=change - to a > web page where you can change your e-mail address. > > If you want us to stop sending you e-mail then follow this link - > http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/webgui? > id2=23744&id6=remove&id9=96 - to a web page where you can remove > yourself. > From wrenchwench at blast.com Thu Apr 27 20:27:57 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Thu Apr 27 18:26:13 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] CA Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Biodiesel Mandate Message-ID: <7CCB8651-580E-4535-9782-C49F53D678E2@blast.com> The California State Senate's Environmental Quality Committee passed last week by a vote of 4-2 legislation which would require that biodiesel be blended into the state's existing diesel fuel supply at a level of two percent by 2008 and five percent by 2010. "Biodiesel is clean, renewable and can be produced in-state on California farmland," said state senator Christine Kehoe, who authored the alternative fuel bill. "By blending it into the state's existing fuel supply, it will not only improve our air quality, it will help California secure its independence from big oil and over-reliance on oil imports." It is estimated that Senate Bill 1675 would increase the amount of biodiesel used in the state from 5 million gallons in 2005 to 61 million gallons by 2008 and 164 million gallons by 2010. Contact: Senate Democratic Caucus, website http://democrats.sen.ca.gov. From wrenchwench at blast.com Thu Apr 27 20:30:47 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Thu Apr 27 18:29:01 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] GSPI Signs Contract to Assist With NC Biodiesel Plant Message-ID: <2F822AA6-1C46-4858-B8C7-2810ECD9C090@blast.com> Green Star Products, Inc. (GSPI) recently announced it has signed a contract to provide engineering and construction expertise for a biodiesel plant in North Carolina that will be funded and owned by Renewable Resources International. According to GSPI, the first phase of construction will develop infrastructure that can be expanded to provide generation capacity of up to 60 million gallons per year. GSPI noted that the North Carolina facility could generate as much as $4 million in royalties for the company at full capacity. Contact: Joseph LaStella, GSPI, phone 619-864-4010, website http://www.greenstarusa.com. From wrenchwench at blast.com Thu Apr 27 21:37:12 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Thu Apr 27 19:35:25 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Tennessee: Milagro Biofuels of Memphis Have Begun Construction for Biodiesel Refinery Message-ID: <6913AE3A-9829-466D-B2E4-11CF61195F1F@blast.com> Apr 25, 2006 - Source: Milagro Biofuels - Press Release Milagro Biofuels of Memphis announces they have begun construction of a biodiesel refinery, which will open in August 2006. The plant will occupy the historic cotton oil mill at the corner of Front Street and Keel Avenue in the city?s redevelopment zone. The first phase will produce 3 million gallons of high quality biodiesel with expansion potential exceeding 10 million gallons per year. They will use virgin soy oil as the primary feedstock. Milagro Biofuels? unique refining process has no air emissions or effluent discharge, which recently won their technology partner an EPA award for significant contributions to improve the environment. Biodiesel is a clean, renewable, energy positive, alternative fuel produced by the transesterification of vegetable oils such as soybean. It can be used without engine modifications in any diesel vehicle including cars, buses, trucks, and off-road equipment. While Biodiesel contains no petroleum, it can be blended with diesel to create a blend known as B5, B10 or B20, named for the percentage of biodiesel. Even in concentrations as low as 2%, biodiesel will dramatically decrease pollutant outputs and increase engine longevity. It is biodegradable, nontoxic, and free of sulfur and aromatics. Milagro Biofuels is a female owned and managed business. Company President, Diane Miller Mulloy notes, ?Our company mission is to refine our future with biodiesel. Our goal is to be an integral part of Tennessee?s transition to alternative fuels, one community at a time. Biodiesel will not only reduce our dependency on imported petroleum oil, but will also protect Tennessee?s environment, support our farm economy, and help the state comply with federal standards. Plus, investing in alternative fuels is the right thing to do for our children - for their future.? Several Tennessee counties currently have a non-attainment air quality status with the EPA due to high levels of ground level ozone or particulate mater, including Shelby County. Milagro Biofuels Board Trustee Gary Meloni, Jr. of Memphis comments, ?In addition to the positive environmental impact, Milagro Biofuels will also bring much needed manufacturing jobs back to Memphis. With the agricultural base of west Tennessee, northern Mississippi, and Arkansas, in conjunction with the availability of the Mississippi River transportation, we believe that Milagro is in a perfect location to serve the Mid-South community.? The owners of Milagro Biofuels are lifelong Tennessee residents who chose Tennessee for their first refinery because they want to make an impact on Tennessee communities, and because it is evident that the state is making a serious commitment to alternative fuels. Governor Bredesen recently signed an Executive Order creating an interagency task force for alternative fuels. In addition, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Energy Division is offering grants to county school systems to encourage and assist them in their migration to biodiesel. For details on these grant opportunities, contact Brian Hensley, Energy Division Director, at 615 741-2994. Milagro Biofuels is a member of the West Tennessee Clean Cities Coalition. The WTCCC is following a pattern established by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE), and their first goal is to achieve ?Clean Cities? designation from DOE.* The WTCCC Coordinator, Andrew Couch believes that West Tennessee is situated in one of the main arteries for our country?s distribution of goods. These goods are being distributed, in large part, by vehicles that could greatly benefit from the use of domestically produced, cleaner burning fuels like Biodiesel. Getting these fuels into our distribution infrastructure is one way that West Tennessee can begin leading our nation to a safer, cleaner and more secure energy future. "The future of Renewable fuels is in good hands. Milagro Biofuels has the resources, knowledge and necessary level of commitment to public health and the American way of life to be a tremendous asset to this rapidly growing industry," states Couch. From john.bonitz at gmail.com Thu Apr 27 22:51:10 2006 From: john.bonitz at gmail.com (John Bonitz) Date: Thu Apr 27 20:49:32 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] American Agricultural Economics Association: Biodiesel Production Potential Message-ID: <84a57a420604271851x51abe611l565542649734f360@mail.gmail.com> Interesting (but not terribly informative) series of articles from the American Agricultural Economics Association, on "Biofuels: Developing New Energy Sources From Agriculture." http://www.choicesmagazine.org/2006-1/biofuels/index.htm I enjoyed reading this one: Renewable Liquid Fuels: Current Situation and Prospects http://www.choicesmagazine.org/2006-1/biofuels/2006-1-03.htm Biodiesel Production Potential Yellow grease and other grease have alternative uses in livestock feed and the production of soaps. There is also the difficulty of collecting and transporting the yellow grease to a biodiesel plant that is processing this material. Considering the alternative uses and the logistical problems, perhaps one-half to two-thirds of the total yellow grease and other grease could be processed into biodiesel. This total would provide 172 to 228 million gallons per year. A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (2002) study estimated the effect of increasing the amount of biodiesel produced from current levels to 124 million gallons in 2012. This study, conducted to analyze the effect of a RFS for motor vehicle fuel, assumed all of the biodiesel was produced from soybean oil. The projected increase in the demand for soybean oil required to produce the biodiesel leads to an increase in the domestic price of soybean oil. The domestic price of soybean oil is projected to increase 17 percent over the baseline as a result of a RFS. Higher prices reduce other domestic uses of soybean oil and exports. Processing additional soybeans puts downward pressure on soybean meal prices and leaves the price of soybeans about 1 percent above the baseline. The change in protein prices results in minor changes in livestock production and profitability over the decade. These data suggest the U.S. could produce 300 to 350 million gallons of biodiesel from yellow grease and soybean oil without major disruption of soybean oil markets. It appears the United States would need to utilize other feedstocks or import other oils to expand biodiesel production much beyond this level. -- John Bonitz Silk Hope, NC From alizard at ecis.com Thu Apr 27 20:42:36 2006 From: alizard at ecis.com (A.Lizard) Date: Thu Apr 27 22:38:00 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Re: Biofuels_Interest_Group Digest, Vol 9, Issue 5 In-Reply-To: <20060427222910.DA6ED10BFFF@mail2.blast.com> References: <20060427222910.DA6ED10BFFF@mail2.blast.com> Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.1.20060427190950.7b42b9c0@mail.ecis.com> At 10:29 PM 4/27/2006, you wrote: While there are strong practical objections to ethanol (there isn't enough farmland in the USA to replace petroleum with biofuel grown through conventional mechanized row-cropping techniques), you still get back about 150% of the energy you put into it's production. A.Lizard >Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:12:53 -0400 >From: Jim Symon >To: "Biofuels Group (E-mail)" >Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Go yellow? >Message-ID: <06EC80D6ECEB204997F3B7A799D3485C0685FFFC@bel1mail002.sfnt.local> >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" >MIME-Version: 1.0 >Precedence: list >Message: 3 > > >Anybody else feel frustrated seeing the "Go Yellow" ad campaign? I haven't >seen any discussion of it. When I see those ads I envision ethanol plants >buying corn on the open US market producing fuel that requires more >petroleum for production than it saves in use. > >I feel smug about my B100 commute but I really have no idea how much >petroleum went into producing the stuff. I'm covering old ground here, but >even if we had energy self-sufficient feedstock farms using biofuels for >production, my demand for fuel creates demand for the farm's materials, >implements, buildings, etc. that required lots of energy to produce. It can >only be worse with ethanol done wrong in a false green political tidal wave >pushed by big agribusiness. > >I've done a little surfing but can anyone point me to discussions, papers, >etc. specifically on practical ideas for how this society could regulate or >otherwise manipulate alternative fuel production to ensure that the product >actually reduced petroleum usage? > >Symon member The Internet Society (ISOC), The HTML Writers Guild. "You can't have in a democracy various groups with arms - you have to have the state with a monopoly on power." Condoleeza Rice, US Secretary of State Personal Website http://www.ecis.com/~alizard business Website http://www.reptilelabs.com backup address (if ALL else fails) alizard@gmail.com PGP 8.0 key available by request or keyserver. Download PGP from: http://www.pgpi.org for e-mail privacy. Disaster prep info: http://www.ecis.com/~alizard/y2k.html ***Looking for INTELLIGENT new technology public policy alternatives?*** http://www.ecis.com/~alizard/technology.html From wrenchwench at blast.com Fri Apr 28 10:14:50 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Fri Apr 28 08:14:21 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biodiesel Power Book Reading In Colorado Message-ID: Reading at Tattered Cover Historic LoDo Author, Lyle Estill of Piedmont Biofuels, NC and CU Biodiesel examine the biofuels movement. Saturday April 29 3:00 pm 1628 16th Street Denver, CO 303-436-1070 http://www.tatteredcover.com Biodiesel Power chronicles a remarkable story that is ongoing in North Carolina. Join the founders of Piedmont Biofuels and CU Biodiesel for a reading, and discussion about all things biodiesel. http://www.biofuels.coop http://www.cubiodiesel.org From wrenchwench at blast.com Fri Apr 28 16:13:34 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Fri Apr 28 14:12:20 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Indiana Passes Ethanol, Biodiesel Tax Credit Message-ID: April 27, 2006 Indianapolis, Indiana [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] Companies now have greater incentive to produce renewable fuels in Indiana due to tax credits for ethanol and biodiesel production extended through the Biofuels Use and Production Credits Bill (Senate Enrolled Act 353). This will move the state closer to its goal of producing one billion gallons of renewable fuel annually SEA 353 increases the maximum amount of tax credits that can be granted for biodiesel production, biodiesel blending, and ethanol production from $20 million to $50 million. It also allows for a $0.10/gallon sales-tax deduction for the retail sale of E85, until July 1, 2008, or up to $2 million. E85 is a performance motor fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. In addition, the bill extends the tax credit for the retail sale of blended biodiesel to 2010. A final provision extends the tax credit for integrated coal gasification power plants to invest in new technologies. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is working with automobile manufacturers to improve awareness and labeling of ethanol and biodiesel fuel stations, as well as encouraging companies to include E85 stations in updates of global positioning navigation software. There are more than 25 public E85 pumps and more than 50 biodiesel pumps in Indiana with a goal of 40 public E85 pumps available to Hoosiers across the state by the end of 2006. "From day one, we have been serious about turning Indiana into a national leader in the production, development and use of biofuels," said Lt. Governor Skillman, who also serves as Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. "This legislation is proof of that commitment. It is important, if we plan to continue on this growth track, that we provide tax incentives to promote the production and use of renewable fuels." SEA 353 was signed into law by Governor Daniels on March 21. The bill was authored by Senator Tom Weatherwax, R-Logansport, and sponsored by Representative Eric Gutwein, R-Rensselear. From aibodkin at gmail.com Fri Apr 28 17:52:02 2006 From: aibodkin at gmail.com (A Bodkin) Date: Fri Apr 28 15:50:21 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] "adopt a highway" program and bio feedstock production? Message-ID: I wonder, has anyone stumbled into information pertaining to the usage of Highway medians, exit ramps etc for the planting of feedstock that could be used for Bio? I think the "adopt a highway" program offers an excellent opportunity to utilize the hundreds of thousands of national roadway miles for feedstock production. It also occurs to me that it has been deemed "unsafe" to build homes under power lines, but those tens of thousands of acres might be used as well... In my research to realize the extent of the current subsidies to farmers for letting their equipment sit idle I have not turned up any data on possible programs... any help appreciated, Thanks ~A From brambilla at mindspring.com Sat Apr 29 09:43:00 2006 From: brambilla at mindspring.com (Elena Matthews) Date: Sat Apr 29 07:34:44 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] "adopt a highway" program and bio feedstock production? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Simple and brilliant. It would also help periodically remove all the trash that accumulates along roadways, and avoid the cost of mowing grass.. On Friday, April 28, 2006, at 04:52 PM, A Bodkin wrote: > I wonder, has anyone stumbled into information pertaining to the usage > of Highway medians, exit ramps etc for the planting of feedstock that > could be used for Bio? I think the "adopt a highway" program offers an > excellent opportunity to utilize the hundreds of thousands of national > roadway miles for feedstock production. It also occurs to me that it > has been deemed "unsafe" to build homes under power lines, but those > tens of thousands of acres might be used as well... > > > > In my research to realize the extent of the current subsidies to > farmers for letting their equipment sit idle I have not turned up any > data on possible programs... > > any help appreciated, > > Thanks > > ~A > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > From biodiesel at yovo.info Sat Apr 29 11:29:03 2006 From: biodiesel at yovo.info (Jurgen Henn) Date: Sat Apr 29 09:27:22 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] looking for used waterheater Message-ID: <4453782F.20006@yovo.info> Anyone know where I can get a used, but usable (no leaks) electric waterheater? So far I had no luck checking with plumbers, or getting a damaged one cheaply from Lowes or HomeDepot. I'm willing to pick up anywhere in Durham, Orange, Chatham or Wake counties. If the waterheater looks good and you pressure tested it, I'd be happy to fork over some $$$ for it. Grease be with you! Jurgen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jurgen Henn 2002 Jetta TDI 40/50 MPG on biodiesel http://words.yovo.info/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From jcd at sdf.lonestar.org Sat Apr 29 16:49:34 2006 From: jcd at sdf.lonestar.org (J. Clifford Dyer) Date: Sat Apr 29 14:51:06 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] "adopt a highway" program and bio feedstock production? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20060429194934.GB18265@sdf.lonestar.org> Sounds like a great idea. I would be wary of proposing something for the high-tension power line corridors, though. Those have proven to be crucial habitat for migratory animals and rare plant species, being some of the only long stretches of unfenced open land left in our country. Power companies are actually starting to manage them to maintain favorable conditions for this as well--for PR purposes of course. Cheers, Cliff From wrenchwench at blast.com Sat Apr 29 20:41:19 2006 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Sat Apr 29 18:39:18 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biodiesel Power Book Reading In Carbondale, Colorado In-Reply-To: <1146315047.176.29115.m16@yahoogroups.com> References: <1146315047.176.29115.m16@yahoogroups.com> Message-ID: > Book Reading and biodiesel community event at Solar Energy > International(SEI) in > Carbondale, Colorado with > Author, Lyle Estill of > Piedmont Biofuels, North Carolina and SEI > examine the biofuels movement. > > This Monday May 1st at 7:00 pm > SEI Classroom > 76 South 2nd Street > Carbondale, CO > 970-963-8855 > http://www.solarenergy.org > > Biodiesel Power chronicles a remarkable story that is ongoing in > North Carolina. > Join two of the founders of Piedmont Biofuels, along with > Solar Energy International, and Roaring Fork Biodiesel Coop for a > reading, and > discussion about all things biodiesel. > > http://www.biofuels.coop > [apologize for cross-posting] From francismiller at comcast.net Sun Apr 30 20:00:15 2006 From: francismiller at comcast.net (Francis Miller) Date: Mon May 1 09:29:46 2006 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Biofuels and veggie and Bears - Oh, my! In-Reply-To: <3889aa560605010655i15fd0d9em71bc3f7d5d19cbf1@mail.gmail.com> References: <3889aa560605010655i15fd0d9em71bc3f7d5d19cbf1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <44555D9F.6030609@comcast.net> Susan and Bev: I grew up in Montana and have much experience in dealig with keeping not only bears away, but deer and other critters. The most sure-proof way is for him to drink a case of beer and pee a line around the building. Then to be doubly sure pee up the stairway and around his precious supply of veggie oil. Oil and water does not mix, but urine is a sure-proof method. Women seeking the same solution are advised to get a male friend. Fran Miller, Denver Susan Hogarth wrote: > A friend's brother (in Connecticut) is thinking about converting his > car to run on fryer oil (using a kit, it sounds like), has sources of > used oil lined up, a place to store it, filtering plans, etc. But > someone has spooked him with a story about bears invading his garage > to get at the stored oil. My friend (Bev) writes: > > "BUT he has heard stories of wild animals (bears in general) getting into > storage areas and really raising havoc. Have you or your people - - I > cannot tell you how much I enjoyed typing that - - had any experience > with or heard any stories regarding this problem? He has a two-story > garage that he is rather fond of and would prefer that black bears not > rearrange his building." > > If you hit 'reply all', your reply will go to Bev as well as to the > list; or I am happy to relay any answers/suggestions/etc. > > Thanks! > > -- > Susan Hogarth | colliething.com > NC Ballot Access Coalition > http://www.ncballotaccess.org > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group@lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group >