From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Tue Apr 1 12:29:52 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:29:52 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Some news items on biofuels feedstocks Message-ID: With credit and appreciation to the good folks at BiobasedNews.com. ~ ~ ~ John Bonitz, Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PO Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-545-2920 Mobile: 919-360-2492 Email: bonitz at cleanenergy.org Web: http://www.cleanenergy.org Feedstocks News ? Beets: A Biodegradable Bonus for Earth-Friendly Plastics? Sugar beets supply one-third of the world's sugar. Each year, America's $1.27 billion sugar beet industry generates about 40 million tons of pulp--most of which is used as an inexpensive livestock feed or disposed of at cost. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18316 ? PetroSun?Opens Algae-to-Biofuels?Facility? PetroSun, Inc announced today the following corporate updates. The Rio Hondo, Texas algae farm will commence operations on April 1, 2008 as PetroSun's initial commercial algae-to-biofuels facility. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18277 ? Chevron, Solazyme Partner? Chevron Technology Ventures, a division of Chevron USA Inc., and biotech company Solazyme announced in January that they will jointly develop and test biodiesel made from algae using Solazyme's proprietary technology to optimize algal oil production. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18120 ? Biotech Safflower Moves Toward New Food Market A Calgary plant biotech company's safflowers, already heading toward use as potential factories for new drugs, are part of a new marketing deal for their use in making food supplements. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18111 ? Switchgrass Production Costs Calculated? Following up on a net-energy study published in the January Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) scientists.. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18071 ? New and Alternative Oilseed Crops for Biofuels Part of the research focus at the USDA-Agricultural Research Service Lab in Morris is to develop new and alternative crops to diversify cropping systems in the northern Corn Belt region and offer new/improved economic and environmental benefits. BiobasedNews.com/list2.php?storyid=18024 ? ? From leif at biofuels.coop Tue Apr 1 14:44:26 2008 From: leif at biofuels.coop (Leif Forer) Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:44:26 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Take Action in support of the CCC Bioenergy Program and the Farm Bill References: <12711027.1207078205187.JavaMail.atg@xeon1> Message-ID: <33CB161B-CBF2-4F06-BF4C-30F6CF80D2C9@biofuels.coop> The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and America?s biodiesel industry need your immediate assistance. Congress is in the midst of negotiations that will determine the final version of the Farm Bill. As part of this legislation, the biodiesel industry is asking Congress to reauthorize the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Bioenergy Program. This important program will provide assistance through USDA to lower feedstock costs associated with producing clean burning, renewable biodiesel. Reauthorization of the CCC Bioenergy Program is a key priority for the biodiesel industry. We are asking Congress to structure the program in a manner that provides adequate support for all gallons of production. This will ensure that all U.S. production is treated in a fair and equitable manner and will help promote the stable development of a viable domestic biodiesel industry. Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA) and John Shimkus (R-IL) are circulating a letter to Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN), the Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), the Ranking Republican on the committee, asking that they include a CCC Bioenergy Program that provides support for all gallons of production in the final version of the Farm Bill. NBB asks that you contact your U.S. Representative and ask them to sign the Loebsack/Shimkus letter. The time to act is now, please click here to review the Loebsack/ Shimkus letter and contact your elected officials in Washington, http://nbb.grassroots.com/takeaction/CCCBioenergy1/. Sincerely, Joe Jobe Chief Executive Officer National Biodiesel Board From john.bonitz at gmail.com Thu Apr 3 08:37:37 2008 From: john.bonitz at gmail.com (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:37:37 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] congrats to local awardee Message-ID: <84a57a420804030637k40bfee3at205d7dc212ef07c2@mail.gmail.com> Congrats to Southern Energy Management on this award! Bob Kingery and gang were early adopters of biodiesel, and strong supporters of Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative. I greatly admire their efforts at implementing practical solutions to energy problems, including climate change. They are real champions in the movement. Bravo! -- John Bonitz Silk Hope, NC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------ Forwarded Message From: "U.S. EPA" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:13:07 -0500 (CDT) To: Subject: Awards and Recognition News Release (Region 4): EPA RECOGNIZES NORTH CAROLINA ENERGY STAR PARTNERS FOR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS EPA Recognizes North Carolina Energy Star Partners for Significantly Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn at epa.gov (Atlanta, Ga. - April 2, 2008) North Carolina Energy Star partners are among those showcased in a report released by EPA for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. The report, "Profiles in Leadership, 2008 Energy Star Award Winners," highlights 74 award-winning organizations across many sectors of the U.S. economy, including schools, hospitals, real estate, manufacturing, chemicals, and home building. The award winners were selected from over 12,000 organizations that partner in the ENERGY STAR program. Through their pioneering efforts, the winners have made substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy efficiency and awareness. They include large and small organizations and those with long track records of success as well as those that are quickly excelling in their partnership. In 2007, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $16 billion on their energy bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. To date, more than 2.5 billion Energy Star qualified products have been sold, and nearly 840,000 new homes and 4,000 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings have earned the Energy Star. Energy Star qualified products, homes, and buildings provide the quality, features, and personal comfort today's consumers expect. The 2008 Energy Star winners are: Energy Star Award for Sustained Excellence Food Lion, LLC (Salisbury, N.C.) Energy Star Partner of the Year Environmental Building Solutions (Matthews, N.C.) Southern Energy Management (Raleigh, N.C.) Energy Star Award for Excellence Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Mooresville, N.C.) Energy Star was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Star offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are Energy Star partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings, and businesses. For specific information on each winner, visit: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/pt_awards/2008_profiles_in_leadership.pdf For more information about Energy Star, visit: http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. View all Region 4 Press Releases You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support at govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ? 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW ? Washington DC 20460 ? 202-564-4355 ------ End of Forwarded Message From Cheryl.Ganter at pgnmail.com Thu Apr 3 09:00:48 2008 From: Cheryl.Ganter at pgnmail.com (Ganter, Cheryl) Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:00:48 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] congrats to local awardee In-Reply-To: <84a57a420804030637k40bfee3at205d7dc212ef07c2@mail.gmail.com> References: <84a57a420804030637k40bfee3at205d7dc212ef07c2@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8F00D186F7D47B4BAB1E0C9C11D134BC029FB68F@NT000836.oak.zone1.progress-energy.com> I second that...Congratulations to Bob and his team!! Cheryl Ganter Pittsboro, NC -----Original Message----- From: biofuels_interest_group-bounces at lists.emji.net [mailto:biofuels_interest_group-bounces at lists.emji.net] On Behalf Of John Bonitz Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:38 AM To: BIG Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] congrats to local awardee Congrats to Southern Energy Management on this award! Bob Kingery and gang were early adopters of biodiesel, and strong supporters of Piedmont Biofuels Cooperative. I greatly admire their efforts at implementing practical solutions to energy problems, including climate change. They are real champions in the movement. Bravo! -- John Bonitz Silk Hope, NC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ------ Forwarded Message From: "U.S. EPA" Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:13:07 -0500 (CDT) To: Subject: Awards and Recognition News Release (Region 4): EPA RECOGNIZES NORTH CAROLINA ENERGY STAR PARTNERS FOR SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS EPA Recognizes North Carolina Energy Star Partners for Significantly Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Contact Information: Dawn Harris-Young, (404) 562-8421, harris-young.dawn at epa.gov (Atlanta, Ga. - April 2, 2008) North Carolina Energy Star partners are among those showcased in a report released by EPA for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. The report, "Profiles in Leadership, 2008 Energy Star Award Winners," highlights 74 award-winning organizations across many sectors of the U.S. economy, including schools, hospitals, real estate, manufacturing, chemicals, and home building. The award winners were selected from over 12,000 organizations that partner in the ENERGY STAR program. Through their pioneering efforts, the winners have made substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by means of energy efficiency and awareness. They include large and small organizations and those with long track records of success as well as those that are quickly excelling in their partnership. In 2007, Americans, with the help of Energy Star, saved $16 billion on their energy bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those of 27 million vehicles. To date, more than 2.5 billion Energy Star qualified products have been sold, and nearly 840,000 new homes and 4,000 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings have earned the Energy Star. Energy Star qualified products, homes, and buildings provide the quality, features, and personal comfort today's consumers expect. The 2008 Energy Star winners are: Energy Star Award for Sustained Excellence Food Lion, LLC (Salisbury, N.C.) Energy Star Partner of the Year Environmental Building Solutions (Matthews, N.C.) Southern Energy Management (Raleigh, N.C.) Energy Star Award for Excellence Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Mooresville, N.C.) Energy Star was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Star offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money, and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are Energy Star partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings, and businesses. For specific information on each winner, visit: http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/pt_awards/2008_profiles_in_leaders hip.pdf For more information about Energy Star, visit: http://www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937). Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser. View all Region 4 Press Releases You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support at govdelivery.com for assistance. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency . Sent by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency * 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW * Washington DC 20460 * 202-564-4355 ------ End of Forwarded Message _______________________________________________ Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Thu Apr 3 10:11:45 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:11:45 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] algae-biodiesel article In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1207235505.816.1245886247@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/04/01/algae.oil/index.html -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Thu Apr 3 11:24:33 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:24:33 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] a(nother) article (diesel/biodiesel) In-Reply-To: <1207235505.816.1245886247@webmail.messagingengine.com> References: <1207235505.816.1245886247@webmail.messagingengine.com> Message-ID: <1207239873.16029.1245901311@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://www.slate.com/id/2187806 -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Fri Apr 4 09:41:13 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:41:13 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] more articles In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1207320073.26998.1246083409@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://climateprogress.org/2008/02/09/about-those-two-studies-dissing-biofuels http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1725975,00.html http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/environment/2008-03-27-farming-plowing-grasslands_N.htm -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Fri Apr 4 10:22:53 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:22:53 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" Message-ID: To all 25x'25 Partners April 2, 2008 25x'25 Responds to Time Magazine Biofuels Article with Letter to the Editor Responding to widespread inaccuracies in this week's Time magazine cover story, the 25x'25 National Steering Committee is responding with a letter to the editors of Time expressing disappointment with the questionable characterization of biofuels and their role in the issue of greenhouse gas emissions in "The Clean Energy Scam," by Michael Grunwald. The letter was authored by steering committee member and former Congressman Thomas W. Ewing, who is also the Immediate Past Chairman of the USDA and DOE Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. The entire letter follows: As a former Member of Congress and a leader in a diverse alliance of agricultural, environmental and conservation organizations working together to advance clean energy solutions, I am greatly disturbed with Time magazine's April 7th feature story on biofuels. In this article, Michael Grunwald criticizes biofuels yet offers no alternative to using petroleum to meet our energy needs - much of which comes from the Middle East. Members of our alliance share the author's anxiety for the continued health of the Amazon rain forest and other "carbon sinks" that nature has provided around the globe. As champions of many forms of land-based renewable energy (biomass, wind energy, solar power, geothermal energy and hydropower, in addition to biofuels), we agree that environmentally sensitive lands should not be exploited in pursuit of renewable fuels. Unfortunately, the story's message of concern is undermined by misinformation about biofuels and an over-simplified analysis of complex systems. The implication that biofuel production is responsible for the destruction of the Amazon rain forest ignores the reality that ever increasing worldwide demand for food and fiber is the primary cause of land use change in this and other regions. Simply eliminating biofuels will not stop land use changes from occurring, and in countries like Haiti that have already lost their forests, biofuels could help reestablish forests and offer more affordable and sustainable energy options. Similarly, information in the story about a recent study, which claims land-use changes brought about by increased biofuel production are producing more greenhouse gas emissions (Searchinger et al.), only tells half the story. What is missing is that Searchinger's methodologies have been widely questioned by respected biofuel life-cycle analysis researchers such as Michael Wang, with the Center for Transportation Research at the Argonne National Laboratory, who counter that Searchinger et al. used outdated, if not incorrect, data to reach their conclusions. The story's reference to a UN food expert's dramatic condemnation of biofuel production fails to mention that the UN Food and Agriculture Organization almost immediately distanced itself from the remarks. The head of the UN Food Program recently noted that higher energy costs, erratic weather and low stocks are big factors contributing to the high cost of food around the globe. Of particular concern is the ready dismissal of emerging technologies that will allow us to produce next generation biofuels from non-food feedstocks sustainably grown on underutilized and marginal lands not suited for food production. Conservation tillage and other agriculture and forestry residue management practices used to produce biomass energy feedstocks can also provide a constant buildup of soil organic carbon. Researchers at Ohio State have concluded that the total potential of carbon sequestration in U.S. soils, counting croplands, grazing lands and woodlands, is nearly 600 million metric tons of carbon, or the equivalent of more than 2,200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions - about 33 percent of total U.S. emissions. We encourage the editors of Time to contribute to a much-needed discussion of the role renewable resources will play in improving national security and the environment while moving us closer to energy independence. We simply ask that they demand a basic level of accuracy and balance from the stories that they run. -- John Bonitz Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy P.O. Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (O) 919.545.2920 (C) 919.360.2492 bonitz at cleanenergy.org http://www.cleanenergy.org From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Fri Apr 4 12:31:40 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:31:40 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I received a couple questions about this post. In the interest of time, I'm answering them together here. First, "25x'25" is a rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America ? to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025. By increasing America's renewable energy use we will: * Bring new technologies to market and save consumers money. * Reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East. * Create good new jobs in rural America. * Clean up the air and help reduce urban smog and greenhouse gas emissions. The 25x'25 Alliance was formed by former CIA Director R. James Woolsey, former Sen. Tom Daschle, and others concerned about climate change and our dangerous addiction to oil. It was intriguing to me because of its diversity: Energy hawks on one side, ag interests on the other, and environmentalists in between. Learn more here: http://www.25x25.org/ Second, I can't take credit for the letter. It was written by steering committee member and former Congressman Thomas W. Ewing, who is also the former Chairman of the USDA and DOE Biomass R&D Technical Advisory Committee. Thanks, -- John Bonitz Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy P.O. Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (O) 919.545.2920 (C) 919.360.2492 bonitz at cleanenergy.org http://www.cleanenergy.org On 4/4/08 11:22 AM, "John Bonitz" wrote: > To all 25x'25 Partners > April 2, 2008 > > 25x'25 Responds to Time Magazine Biofuels Article with Letter to the Editor From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Fri Apr 4 13:06:31 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:06:31 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] biothievery? In-Reply-To: <1207320073.26998.1246083409@webmail.messagingengine.com> References: <1207320073.26998.1246083409@webmail.messagingengine.com> Message-ID: <1207332391.2998.1246121677@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_8793260?nclick_check=1 -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From rudolfdiesel at netzero.net Fri Apr 4 13:09:48 2008 From: rudolfdiesel at netzero.net (rudolfdiesel at netzero.net) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:09:48 GMT Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" Message-ID: <20080404.140948.2298.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> To all who took part in this response--KUDOs for a job well done!An excellent response. John, I admit I was racking my brain trying to think of when I had seen your name of the Congressional Roster. It is important that we continue to emphasize the evolution of Bio-derived fuels that we are witness to, from food crops to bio mass. May you all have a great weekend! --Rich Cregar _____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tK0TM3P8hjQGpcZzJhqs91Fnkv762dHwbyNCxWBabmrqzlR/ From abrendel at earthlink.net Sun Apr 6 14:35:28 2008 From: abrendel at earthlink.net (abrendel at earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:35:28 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed Message-ID: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> There's an Australian organization, CSIRO: http://www.marine.csiro.au/microalgae/supply.html and this one, doesn't look promising, but: http://www.aquaculturestore.com/plants.html and this one in the UK: http://www.ccap.ac.uk/cultures/how_to_order.htm I am in a hurry now, but We should talk - I have been exploring algae for some time. --Alex abrendel at earthlink.net -----Original Message----- >From: JWilli1251 at aol.com >Sent: Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM >To: biofuels_interest_group at lists.emji.net, sustainable-biodiesel at lists.emji.net >Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed > >Good evening, >I, a biology layman, am working on growing algae based bio diesel. I have a >copy of an Australian Government research document and want to recreate the >experiment. The document, "Bio Hydrocarbons from Algea - Impact of >temperature, Light and Salinity on Algae Growth - Environment and Farm Managment R & D", >from the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development >Corporation, by Jian Qin, Feb 2005, RIRDC Pub # 05/025, RIRDC Project No SQC-1A, >(wow, what a mouthful) notes two strains of algae. I am looking for sources >of those two strains, Botryococcus braunii China strain 1 and 2. I have found >only one source listed on the internet, The University of Texas, Austin, >Texas. I hope someon on this email group knows of more sources and of course, >any helpful other information will be appreciated. >Sincerely, Mr Jan D Williams email: _JWilli1251 at aol.com_ >(mailto:JWilli1251 at aol.com) > > > >**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) From elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com Tue Apr 8 22:35:58 2008 From: elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com (Elizabeth Houghton) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:35:58 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed In-Reply-To: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: I too am interested in the wonderful world of algae. If you are extracting oil, I would be interested in taking some of the residual algae fiber to research its fertilizing properties. Let me know if this is possible. -Elizabeth Houghton elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 2:35 PM, wrote: > There's an Australian organization, CSIRO: > http://www.marine.csiro.au/microalgae/supply.html > > and this one, doesn't look promising, but: > http://www.aquaculturestore.com/plants.html > > and this one in the UK: > http://www.ccap.ac.uk/cultures/how_to_order.htm > > I am in a hurry now, but We should talk - I have been exploring algae for some time. > > --Alex > abrendel at earthlink.net > > -----Original Message----- > >From: JWilli1251 at aol.com > >Sent: Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM > >To: biofuels_interest_group at lists.emji.net, sustainable-biodiesel at lists.emji.net > >Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed > > > >Good evening, > >I, a biology layman, am working on growing algae based bio diesel. I have a > >copy of an Australian Government research document and want to recreate the > >experiment. The document, "Bio Hydrocarbons from Algea - Impact of > >temperature, Light and Salinity on Algae Growth - Environment and Farm Managment R & D", > >from the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development > >Corporation, by Jian Qin, Feb 2005, RIRDC Pub # 05/025, RIRDC Project No SQC-1A, > >(wow, what a mouthful) notes two strains of algae. I am looking for sources > >of those two strains, Botryococcus braunii China strain 1 and 2. I have found > >only one source listed on the internet, The University of Texas, Austin, > >Texas. I hope someon on this email group knows of more sources and of course, > >any helpful other information will be appreciated. > >Sincerely, Mr Jan D Williams email: _JWilli1251 at aol.com_ > >(mailto:JWilli1251 at aol.com) > > > > > > > >**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. > > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) > > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 10 08:31:34 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:31:34 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] FW: NYTimes.com: As Prices Rise, Farmers Spurn Conservation Program In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Friends, Here is an excellent article on the Conservation Reserve Program, the environmental benefits, the impacts on food prices, and the debate over it. NEW YORK TIMES BUSINESS April 9, 2008 The Food Chain: As Prices Rise, Farmers Spurn Conservation Program http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/business/09conserve.html?ex=1208491200&en= 3862bf0972e90e58&ei=5070&emc=eta1 By DAVID STREITFELD Farmers are taking their fields out of a government conservation program that pays them not to cultivate. Among farmers, the notion of early releases from conservation contracts is prompting sharp disagreement and even anger. The American Soybean Association is in favor. ?We need more food,? said John Hoffman, the association?s president. The National Association of Wheat Growers is against, saying it believes ?in the sanctity of contracts.? It does not want more crops to be grown, because commodity prices might go down. That is something many of its members say they cannot afford, even with wheat at a robust $9 a bushel. Their own costs have increased, with diesel fuel and fertilizer up sharply. ?It would decrease my profit margin, which is slim,? said Jeff Krehbiel of Hydro, Okla. ?Let?s hurt the farmer in order to shut the bakers up, is that what we?re saying?? Mr. Krehbiel said his break-even last year was $4 a bushel. This summer it will be $6.20; the next crop, $7.75. ------ End of Forwarded Message ~ ~ ~ John Bonitz, Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PO Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-545-2920 Mobile: 919-360-2492 Email: bonitz at cleanenergy.org Web: http://www.cleanenergy.org From ehoffner at yahoo.com Thu Apr 10 13:10:17 2008 From: ehoffner at yahoo.com (Erik Hoffner) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:10:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <787757.8441.qm@web52112.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Elizabeth and all, I just put up a post in the biofuels-averse Gristmill blog last week, which links to the National Algae Association, which just had its big meeting, and must have some good post-conference info to share: http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/4/2/102336/7299 Erik -- Listen to Jenny Goodspeed's startling new record today, here: http://www.jennygoodspeed.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 10 15:24:21 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:24:21 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] FW: Job Posting: Energy Policy Research Associate In-Reply-To: <001801c89b3f$8031c750$809555f0$@org> Message-ID: Please share this job announcement widely. Thanks! The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is seeking an outcome-oriented analyst needed to conduct energy policy research, with a focus on the area served by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Analyst will primarily study and recommend strategies to achieve significant increase in energy efficiency, but may also engage on renewable energy, and other strategies to reduce global warming pollution from the energy sector. Solid writing, public speaking, analytic and computer skills are necessary; experience with state agencies, decision-makers, media, and non-profit advocacy desired, TVA-specific experience a bonus. Advanced degree strongly preferred but willing to consider strong candidates with a bachelors degree and significant work experience only. Competitive non-profit salary w/ option of full benefits. Email jobs at cleanenergy.org to apply (no calls please). Energy Policy Research Associate The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is seeking an outcome-oriented analyst needed to conduct energy policy research, with a focus on the area served by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The analyst will primarily be responsible for studying and recommending strategies to achieve a significant increase in energy efficiency, but may also engage on renewable energy, and other strategies to reduce global warming pollution from the energy sector. The full-time position is expected to be based in Knoxville or Nashville, TN. Strong candidates who do not wish to relocate may be considered, but should explain geographic constraints in the application. Funding for this position is guaranteed for one year with possibility of extension. The Energy Policy Research Associate will be responsible for conducting independent projects, assisting a core research team with projects, and coordinating work by consultants and colleagues from other allied organizations to achieve the overall goals of the position. Attendance at committee, commission, work group and other public involvement opportunities will be an essential part of the position. These opportunities will involve dialogue with individuals and organizations that are opposed to some or all of our positions, and the analyst will be expected to present a compelling case to support our position while developing an understanding of differing perspectives so that they may be persuaded to adopt a more helpful position on the issues. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor?s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field of study is desirable * Demonstrated skills in a professional setting must include writing, public speaking, analysis and a wide range of computer software. These skills need not be demonstrated in an area of energy policy, but must be adequate to allow the analyst to perform duties without further training or daily support in these areas. * Familiarity with and a record of advocacy work on clean air, global warming or energy policy issues is helpful. * Experience working with government agencies, decision-makers, or advocates is helpful. * Ability to work and thrive in adversarial conditions. * Ability to work well under pressure and with rapidly changing and emerging issues and priorities. * Ability to work both independently and in collaborative environments. * Willingness to travel throughout the region. * A commitment to the mission and goals of the organization. Salary and Benefits Salary range is mid to high-forties, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package optional. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from women and persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. References are required and a background check may be performed. To apply, email a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and experience to: jobs at cleanenergy.org Attention: Energy Policy Research Associate. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy www.cleanenergy.org From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Fri Apr 11 13:05:56 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:05:56 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Planting miscanthus for energy cropping Message-ID: Very interesting article about British contractor who helps UK farmers plant Miscanthus (elephant grass). Crop is being co-fired with coal for electricity, but has potential as feedstock for cellulosic ethanol. http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/03/11/109731/planting-mascanthus-for-biom ass-contractor-shows-how-its.html -- John Bonitz Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy P.O. Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (O) 919.545.2920 (C) 919.360.2492 bonitz at cleanenergy.org http://www.cleanenergy.org From kcfoxie at gmail.com Fri Apr 11 16:01:42 2008 From: kcfoxie at gmail.com (Chris Browder) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:01:42 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Other feedstock options... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <69869C35-7360-470F-8D34-717CAB0A59EF@gmail.com> So... I stumbled across this article on Treehugger (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/but_is_it_vegan_chicken_fat_biodiesel.php ) about Piedmont's move to chicken fat not being put in huge red bolded letter on their website. Now, I've only been a member since Feb of 07... but it seems to me that I was clearly told on the at least 10 trips to the Moncure farm I've made... that Industrial is a chicken processing facility. I almost feel as if some people saying they feel betrayed... just didn't read their email carefully. I mean, this article was published in January of this year, and the emails from November of last year stated that the chicken fat stuff was gelling at a B20 level, and to use caution on the trail... I digress.... So, since we're in a feedstock war right now. Europe seems to own the chicken fat, and we're trying to retool and open a WVO facility for trail use.... Can we continue on with our "horrible pillage" for local waste streams to usable fuel montage and consider lard? Now, don't shoot me for suggesting it, but educate me as to why it won't work -- and I'm not talking morally. People were upset about the Europe deal and about the chicken fat deal, so let's just leave that alone. I want to know if it's cost prohibitive? Are there no pig farms in the state? That sort of thing. Just trying to get some general information from people on the list, I don't mean to start a flame war... but if you feel the need to express your anger that I suggested something that would hopefully meet the growing demand for localized fuel and bring the cost back down, please feel free. I will gladly read the email, and respond to you in a polite manner (so I ask you please be thoughtful in your flame mail to me). Thanks, Chris PS: While I understand that this issue is as vital to you as religion, please note that I'm native american and my tribe has been hunting and slaughtering animals for many many years. I have no problem with the consumption of meat, but I do not like the CAFO any more than the most vegan of vegans. However, I have a job to keep, a car that unfortunately must take me 20 miles or more per day, and not enough income to afford a home that is within biking distance to work. The cost of diesel at $4 and Bio being another 50-cents more has caused me a slight financial concern; one that I am certain may others feel. While I'd love to say my car is powered by hemp, soy, cauliflower or whatever you wish to burn in your engine... I am willing to do what is needed to ensure that the dream lives on. This is why after a two-week no-Bio [overlooking a tank of B20 from an Exxon -- and I really despise Exxon] boycott, my household tanked up all three diesels [Jeep, Benz and VW] last night with Poultry Fuel. Why? because if I don't buy Piedmont's fuel and they go bust, who really wins? Not America. That's for certain. From markj.ambrose at gmail.com Fri Apr 11 16:28:50 2008 From: markj.ambrose at gmail.com (Mark J. Ambrose) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:28:50 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Other feedstock options... In-Reply-To: <69869C35-7360-470F-8D34-717CAB0A59EF@gmail.com> References: <69869C35-7360-470F-8D34-717CAB0A59EF@gmail.com> Message-ID: <47FFCA02.4010607@gmail.com> We have plenty of hog farms in NC. But I see 2 reasons lard would not be a good option: 1) Lard-base biodiesel would have even worse cold-flow properties than chicken fat-based fuel. 2) I believe that lard is relatively high value. I don't think we could get it cheap. -- Mark Chris Browder wrote: > So... I stumbled across this article on Treehugger (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/but_is_it_vegan_chicken_fat_biodiesel.php > ) about Piedmont's move to chicken fat not being put in huge red > bolded letter on their website. > > Now, I've only been a member since Feb of 07... but it seems to me > that I was clearly told on the at least 10 trips to the Moncure farm > I've made... that Industrial is a chicken processing facility. I > almost feel as if some people saying they feel betrayed... just didn't > read their email carefully. I mean, this article was published in > January of this year, and the emails from November of last year stated > that the chicken fat stuff was gelling at a B20 level, and to use > caution on the trail... > > I digress.... > > So, since we're in a feedstock war right now. Europe seems to own the > chicken fat, and we're trying to retool and open a WVO facility for > trail use.... > > Can we continue on with our "horrible pillage" for local waste streams > to usable fuel montage and consider lard? Now, don't shoot me for > suggesting it, but educate me as to why it won't work -- and I'm not > talking morally. People were upset about the Europe deal and about the > chicken fat deal, so let's just leave that alone. I want to know if > it's cost prohibitive? Are there no pig farms in the state? That sort > of thing. > > Just trying to get some general information from people on the list, I > don't mean to start a flame war... but if you feel the need to > express your anger that I suggested something that would hopefully > meet the growing demand for localized fuel and bring the cost back > down, please feel free. I will gladly read the email, and respond to > you in a polite manner (so I ask you please be thoughtful in your > flame mail to me). > > Thanks, > > Chris > > PS: While I understand that this issue is as vital to you as religion, > please note that I'm native american and my tribe has been hunting and > slaughtering animals for many many years. I have no problem with the > consumption of meat, but I do not like the CAFO any more than the most > vegan of vegans. However, I have a job to keep, a car that > unfortunately must take me 20 miles or more per day, and not enough > income to afford a home that is within biking distance to work. The > cost of diesel at $4 and Bio being another 50-cents more has caused me > a slight financial concern; one that I am certain may others feel. > While I'd love to say my car is powered by hemp, soy, cauliflower or > whatever you wish to burn in your engine... I am willing to do what is > needed to ensure that the dream lives on. This is why after a two-week > no-Bio [overlooking a tank of B20 from an Exxon -- and I really > despise Exxon] boycott, my household tanked up all three diesels > [Jeep, Benz and VW] last night with Poultry Fuel. Why? because if I > don't buy Piedmont's fuel and they go bust, who really wins? Not > America. That's for certain. > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > > From john.bonitz at gmail.com Mon Apr 14 12:29:42 2008 From: john.bonitz at gmail.com (John Bonitz) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:29:42 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Mercedes 240D available Message-ID: <84a57a420804140929x55c7978o37bdf8b3122c2c5c@mail.gmail.com> Dear friends, This Mercedes offered by Greg and Sherry sounds peachy to me. Seems like it would be a good car for a young family looking for a very safe "around-town" car. 240D's are slow but the 123 body is very safe, and the diesel motor is very efficient. Mercedes cars love to run on biodiesel, too. I can't believe it's still available at such low mileage and excellent condition. The thing's been in the same family since it was brand-new! The owner is motivated to either sell it or chop it for parts. Carrboroans, Chapel Hillians, and Durhamites ought to jump on this thing. Please contact the owner directly. JB -- John Bonitz Silk Hope, NC ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John, Here is some information on the Mercedes that I mentioned at Chatham Marketplace. I appreciate your help. Greg Carter and Sherry Yarkosky For Sale: 1982 Mercedes 240-D diesel ? Currently runs, but will soon need a new engine: burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every 100 miles or so. ? Only 160,000 miles. ? I am 3rd generation owner: my grandparents bought it, my mom then drove it for several years, and I bought it to make a grease-car but never did. ? The body and interior are in excellent condition. ? Price negotiable and open to bartering. OR: Wanted: Engine for 1982 Mercedes 240-D diesel. If you're interested in either of these, email aliasgregcarter at mac.com From rudolfdiesel at netzero.net Mon Apr 14 14:23:48 2008 From: rudolfdiesel at netzero.net (rudolfdiesel at netzero.net) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:23:48 GMT Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] ***SPAM*** Biofuels Panel on OPEN/net tomorrow night Message-ID: <20080414.142348.1990.0@webmail03.dca.untd.com> Summer gas prices are projected to peak at a record high of $3.60 a gallon, causing many to consider the benefits of cheaper, sustainable fuel sources. Fossil fuels have a limited supply; whereas biofuels can be derived from a limitless variety of agricultural and animal products. These natural energy sources are less harmful to the environment and can be produced domestically. Ongoing research and experimentation is continually advancing this technology and North Carolina strives to be a leader in biofuel production. Tune in for this edition of Energy Connections on OPEN/net to learn about the latest developments in alternative fuel technology. Joining us will be: Larry Shirley, Director of the State Energy Office, North Carolina's lead agency for energy programs and services and the official source for energy information and assistance for consumers, businesses, and public agencies, Anne Tazewell, Alternative fuels program manager of the North Carolina Solar Center at North Carolina State University, Leif Forer, Co-Founder of Piedmont Biofuels, a member-owned cooperative that promotes, produces & distributes biodiesel, and Rich Cregar, Instructor in the Automotive Systems Technology Department of Wake Tech Community College. 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Since 1984, more than 43,000 viewers across the state have called or e-mailed OPEN/net to talk with policymakers about the issues and services of state government. OPEN/net has partnered with the cable industry to reach more than 400 communities across North Carolina every Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 pm. For more information, go to www.ncapt.tv, contact Fran Wescott at fran.wescott at ncmail.net, or call 919-733-6341. _____________________________________________________________ Free quote and debt consolidation information. Click Here. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4txv1xpzs9z19A7XfyYTErJQ0nSaK0LhRoWM77wmCwC07l1g/ From mattr at biofuels.coop Mon Apr 14 18:08:14 2008 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:08:14 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Fwd: Jackson County Green Energy Park To Offer Tour Hours References: <1102057934069.1101903876711.117.8.1309450E@scheduler> Message-ID: <654F4D2E-6783-44B3-82AA-2B46F077B8E9@biofuels.coop> Begin forwarded message: > From: Jackson County Green Energy Park > Date: April 14, 2008 9:45:11 AM EDT > To: mattr at biofuels.coop > Subject: Jackson County Green Energy Park To Offer Tour Hours > Reply-To: cbsanks at yahoo.com > > Jackson County Green Energy Park > > > April 14, 2008 > > JCGEP To Offer Tour Hours > > The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) is pleased to announce > its new tour hours. > > Beginning April 23, 2008, tours will be offered to the public on > Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. JCGEP will also > accommodate tours of 10 or more by appointment. > > As part of the tour, visitors will learn the mission of the park, > JCGEP's past accomplishments, and it's future plans. The walking > portion of the tour will include visits to the landfill gas system, > the newly operational greenhouses, the future site of the pottery > and glassblowing facility, and the fully functioning blacksmith > studios. Contact the park at (828) 631-0271 to find out when a > blacksmith will be on site for demonstrations. > > For more information about the park, visit our website at > www.jcgep.org or contact us directly at (828) 631-0271. > > > Contact: Carrie Blaskowski, > Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) > www.jcgep.org > (828) 631-0271 phone/fax > cbsanks at yahoo.com > Project Summary: The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) is a > landfill recovery program located in the historic small town of > Dillsboro, North Carolina. The JCGEP mission is to offer > environmental protection, educational opportunities, and increased > economic development to the community through the utilization of > landfill gas (LFG) and other clean, renewable energy resources. > > Forward email > > This email was sent to mattr at biofuels.coop, by info at jcgep.org > Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with > SafeUnsubscribe? | Privacy Policy. > Email Marketing by > > Jackson County Green Energy Park | 100 Green Energy Park Rd | > Dillsboro | NC | 28725 > Matthew Rudolf Piedmont Biofuels www.biofuels.coop From ncminuteman at gmail.com Tue Apr 15 09:17:57 2008 From: ncminuteman at gmail.com (Denton) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:17:57 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Inflation spurs biofuel backlash Message-ID: <4804AB05.3020006@gmail.com> http://www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/gas/story/1037548.html From jchaws at gmail.com Tue Apr 15 20:52:56 2008 From: jchaws at gmail.com (John Haws) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:52:56 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Other feedstock options... Message-ID: <77862ebf0804151752h2e8d67cfy9830e009541db953@mail.gmail.com> When I asked about this in 2006 (we had the same problems back then), Mark argued "better back into the food system where most of goes today." Seemed like a good argument then and a good one now. So my question is, why the weird seasonality? If it made sense to use it in the winter, seems like it makes even more sense in the summer (when the gelling is not an issue). Mark Ambrose wrote: We have plenty of hog farms in NC. But I see 2 reasons lard would not be a good option: 1) Lard-base biodiesel would have even worse cold-flow properties than chicken fat-based fuel. 2) I believe that lard is relatively high value. I don't think we could get it cheap. -- Mark Chris Browder wrote: > So... I stumbled across this article on Treehugger (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/but_is_it_vegan_chicken_fat_biodiesel.php > ) about Piedmont's move to chicken fat not being put in huge red > bolded letter on their website.... From kcfoxie at gmail.com Wed Apr 16 14:25:15 2008 From: kcfoxie at gmail.com (Chris Browder) Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:25:15 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] PALM OIL for sale... CHEAP In-Reply-To: <77862ebf0804151752h2e8d67cfy9830e009541db953@mail.gmail.com> References: <77862ebf0804151752h2e8d67cfy9830e009541db953@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <5EDD10C3-00A0-439F-94D7-652C8FC62DB8@gmail.com> http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=210503 Harrisburg, PA... this was posted today. want to see if anyone would be interested in buying 1800 lbs of expired food grade palm oil. it is in a heated blader bag on a skid with cardboard sides. the bag has a 2" plastic female NPT fitting on the bottom and top with caps in them. Unheated the oil is like frozen butter (hence the heated blader bag). I'm guessing it weighes about 8 lbs a gal. so its about 225 gals. Would like to get $100 and will take offers. at a $100 thats $.44/gal Located in Harrisburg PA. Send emails to wwtimww at aol.com 'registered vendor status pending' We have summer approaching fast, and with the rate of consumption on the trail, this would seem to be an idea "fix" for both the vegans and possibly the price. $100 asking price means it's about 18 cents per pound or so, right? Just info... they stated it gels in the lines and they don't want customers to have problems. Chris From markj.ambrose at gmail.com Wed Apr 16 14:58:57 2008 From: markj.ambrose at gmail.com (Mark J. Ambrose) Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:58:57 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] PALM OIL for sale... CHEAP In-Reply-To: <5EDD10C3-00A0-439F-94D7-652C8FC62DB8@gmail.com> References: <77862ebf0804151752h2e8d67cfy9830e009541db953@mail.gmail.com> <5EDD10C3-00A0-439F-94D7-652C8FC62DB8@gmail.com> Message-ID: <48064C71.6030607@unity.ncsu.edu> It would be a very reasonable feedstock option if it were local. If you aren't near Harrisburg, the transportation costs will kill you. Chris Browder wrote: > http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=210503 > > Harrisburg, PA... this was posted today. > > want to see if anyone would be interested in buying 1800 lbs of > expired food grade palm oil. it is in a heated blader bag on a skid > with cardboard sides. the bag has a 2" plastic female NPT fitting on > the bottom and top with caps in them. Unheated the oil is like frozen > butter (hence the heated blader bag). I'm guessing it weighes about 8 > lbs a gal. so its about 225 gals. Would like to get $100 and will take > offers. at a $100 thats $.44/gal Located in Harrisburg PA. > > Send emails to wwtimww at aol.com > 'registered vendor status pending' > > > We have summer approaching fast, and with the rate of consumption on > the trail, this would seem to be an idea "fix" for both the vegans and > possibly the price. $100 asking price means it's about 18 cents per > pound or so, right? > > Just info... they stated it gels in the lines and they don't want > customers to have problems. > > Chris > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > > > From ncminuteman at gmail.com Wed Apr 16 17:47:39 2008 From: ncminuteman at gmail.com (Denton) Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:47:39 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] A Better Way to Make Ethanol Message-ID: <480673FB.2070804@gmail.com> http://machinedesign.com/ContentItem/714/72401/ScanningforIdeasABetterWaytoMakeEthanol.aspx From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 17 12:50:27 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:50:27 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] FW: North Carolina Biofuels Center Grant Awards In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The following announcement details yesterday's grant awards to promote development and capacity-building of North Carolina's biofuels industries. I am especially pleased to see the strong consideration given to sustainability in these awards. ~ ~ ~ John Bonitz, Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PO Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-545-2920 Mobile: 919-360-2492 Email: bonitz at cleanenergy.org Web: http://www.cleanenergy.org ------ Forwarded Message From: Norman Smit Organization: Biofuels Center of North Carolina Media Release Embargo - none Date - 16 April 2008 Media Inquiries - Norman Smit - 919-339-3509 $2.5 million Biofuels Center boost for new industry sector in North Carolina The Biofuels Center of North Carolina is giving the new biofuels sector in the state a $2.55 million jump start. Seventy five grant and loan applications totaling almost $13 million were received on March 17, 2008 in response to the Center's request for proposals (RFP). Biofuels Center President John Ganzi says that the large number of applications show the pent-up need for capacity building in the state to create this new industry sector. "North Carolina imports 5.6 billion gallons of liquid fuels annually," he said. "These proposals put North Carolina on the path to reducing its dependency on foreign oil and liquid fuel imports". Nine people from industry, non-profits, and state agencies reviewed the applications in a competitive process and made recommendations for funding to the Biofuels Center Board. Fifteen applications totaling $2.55 million dollars were approved by the Biofuels Center Board at a meeting yesterday - 15 April, 2008. (See end for complete list.) Biofuels Center Board Chairman Steven Burke said at the meeting that the Biofuels Center Capacity Building Program of grants and loans was "an important step towards fulfilling North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership". "Seldom has a state the opportunity to create an entirely new industry sector, but sustained support will ensure North Carolina reaches its goal of growing and producing 10% of its own liquid fuels by 2017 - or about 600 million gallons," he said. The RFP called for applications in the following areas: . Innovation/Research: Supporting North Carolina-based science, development, and application of technology related to the biofuels value chain. . Agriculture: Renewable crops or feedstocks to meet the production needs of North Carolina's liquid fuels usage. . Industrial Production: New opportunities - both technologies and installations - for the profitable production of biofuels throughout North Carolina. . Workforce Development: The development of a vibrant and productive workforce to support all aspects of the biofuels industry statewide. The applications approved by the board include building a biodiesel production enhancement; converting renewable woody biomass to fuel; and, one funding biofuels laboratory equipment for workforce training. Another is to prove the economic feasibility of renewable biomass. Remona Callair, the Director of Finance and Administration at the Biofuels Center who managed the grants process, said that prior to the RFP deadline, the Center received hundreds of calls and emails about the program. "We had people driving to the Biofuels Center from all over the state to drop off their applications," she said. The Biofuels Center of North Carolina was funded by a $5 million appropriation from the 2007 General Assembly to implement North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership. The Center celebrated its 100-day anniversary at the beginning of April 2008. Media Enquiries: Contact: Norman Smit, Biofuels Center Director of Marketing & Communications 919-339-3509 nsmit at biofuelscenter.org Background Information about the Biofuels Center: The Biofuels Center is charged with charting North Carolina's path to liquid fuels energy independence. The Center is a nonprofit organization headquartered on the North Carolina Biofuels Campus in Oxford, on NC Department of Agriculture land. The Center works with a wide range of constituents, from academics and scientists, farmers and industry, to public policy makers and consumers. Its mission is to facilitate and support the development of a sustainable biofuels industry in the state. The goals of the Biofuels Center are: . By 2017, 10 % of liquid fuels sold in North Carolina will be grown and produced in the state. . Accelerate biofuels technology, science & research . Develop appropriate agricultural feedstocks . Build capacity along the value chain . Attract capital to the biofuels sector . Promote jobs and prosperity by growing the biofuels industry . Educate North Carolina consumers about the benefits of biofuels A copy of the 24-page Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership can be downloaded from the Biofuels Center website - www.biofuelscenter.org List of Award Winners 2007-2008 Fiscal Year: List reflects amount requested, project title and organization requesting funding. List is in no particular order. . $250,000 ~ Building a Bio-Refinery ~ Piedmont Biofuels Industrial LLC . $197,033 ~ Development and Evaluation of reduced input planting, harvest, storage system strategies for economic production of biofuels from Industrial Sweetpotatoes ~ NCSU - SPARCS . $250,000 ~ Blue Ridge Biofuels Biodiesel Production Expansion Project ~ Blue Ridge Biofuels, LLC . $195,000 ~ Biofuels Production Laboratory Equipment Funding ~ Central Carolina Community College . $135,845 ~ Haywood County Biofuels PET Project ~Haywood Community College Foundation . $200,000 ~ The Abell Foundation Commercialization-Focused Woody Biomass Gasification Project utilizing NC Pilot Plant ~ The Abell Foundation, Inc. . $27,314 ~ Renewable Fuels Program ~ Washington High School . $22,000 ~ NC Biofuels LLC Site Development ~ North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation, Inc. . $200,000 ~ High-Value Transportation Fuels from NC Feedstocks ~ NCSU . $200,000 ~ Expansion of the Carbon to Liquids Development Center in Durham, NC - Enabling Development & Commercialization of New Biomass to Fuels Technologies for NC ~ Southern Research Institute . $138,688 ~ Developing Dekkera bruxellensis for bio-ethanol production ~ NCSU . $198,178 ~ Producing Ethanol from Biomass by Extracting Value Prior to Combustion ~ NCSU . $187,700 ~ Bioenergy Plantations: technical economic study to establish feasibility of affordable, abundant, renewable biomass selected for efficient conversion to transportation fuels and power for NC ~ NCSU . $148,800 ~ STARworks Biofuels ~ Yadkin-PeeDee Lakes Project, Inc. dba Central Park NC . $199,733 ~ Growing Duckweed on Swine Wastewater for Ethanol Production ~ NCSU Also available online at http://www.biofuelscenter.org/page4.html From mattr at biofuels.coop Thu Apr 17 14:27:35 2008 From: mattr at biofuels.coop (Matthew Rudolf) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:27:35 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Diesel share headed for 20% Message-ID: <188AB2CE-B5D6-4887-BDBF-C4059F72F67A@biofuels.coop> US: Diesel share headed for 20% 17 April 2008 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team A panel of auto executives at the 2008 SAE World Congress has predicted the US could see as much as 20% of all vehicles powered by diesel fuel by 2020. Left Lane News said that BorgWarner CEO Tim Manganello proposed this idea, along with hybrids making up 10% of all vehicles. Panelists including Ford product chief Derrick Kuzak and Toyota engineering vice president Ed Mantey agreed, according to the report. Manganello looked to Europe as an indicator of these future US trends. During the same speech, Manganello said turbocharged gas engines will double by 2013, as advances in the technology offers significant fuel economy improvements. At the same time, Magna_International co-CEO Don Walker said annual hybrid vehicle worldwide would reach 1.7 million units by 2013, with nearly half that, 765,000, in the US. Walker went on to indicate manufacturers need to increase the use of global platforms in order to meet costs and criteria imposed by emission regulations. He stressed suppliers will need to be part of this picture, and be able to expand globally, with engineering and manufacturing operations close to where automakers need them. From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Thu Apr 17 14:47:34 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:47:34 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] an alternate view on food vs. fuel Message-ID: <1208458054.32257.1248471617@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSL1721113520080417 -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 21 15:56:25 2008 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:56:25 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Solazyme Demonstrates 100% Algae Derived Soladiesel Powered Heavy-Duty Truck References: Message-ID: <44CA8128-9794-4069-A835-01F63244359B@blast.com> http://www.grainnet.com/article.php?ID=55963 From sjhr2000 at mailcan.com Wed Apr 23 12:54:53 2008 From: sjhr2000 at mailcan.com (Steve Rankin) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:54:53 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] local article Message-ID: <1208969693.11739.1249491863@webmail.messagingengine.com> http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/2774545 not big news, but... -- Steve J. Rankin sjhr2000 at mailcan.com From kcfoxie at gmail.com Wed Apr 23 16:35:27 2008 From: kcfoxie at gmail.com (Chris Browder) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:35:27 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 30-cent Gap B100/D2: Is the Cooperative prepared? In-Reply-To: <188AB2CE-B5D6-4887-BDBF-C4059F72F67A@biofuels.coop> References: <188AB2CE-B5D6-4887-BDBF-C4059F72F67A@biofuels.coop> Message-ID: All, I just want to voice what I am certain many are worried about. Diesel is on average $4.19/gallon in the Triangle right now. The B100 price is $4.50. Are we sure that the price will not go up again with a surge in demand? Have we considered cutting off new memberships for this year and starting a waiting list, and/or increasing the dues? I just don't want to think I'm paying $4.50 to get an email saying it's not $5.50 like last time. Thanks, Chris From jdorff at gmail.com Wed Apr 23 17:13:01 2008 From: jdorff at gmail.com (Jimmy Dorff) Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:13:01 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 30-cent Gap B100/D2: Is the Cooperative prepared? In-Reply-To: References: <188AB2CE-B5D6-4887-BDBF-C4059F72F67A@biofuels.coop> Message-ID: <480FA65D.6080605@gmail.com> Chris Browder wrote: > Have we considered cutting off new memberships for this year > and starting a waiting list, and/or increasing the dues? How would that encourage more people to use clean, renewable fuels ? Last Tuesday was probably the most publicized Earth Day ever; seems like a time to encourage membership rather than discourage it. > I just don't want to think I'm paying $4.50 to get an email saying > it's not $5.50 like last time. I'm not sure I understand your statement. Last Tuesday was also a record low for the US Dollar against the Euro. At the same time there are soaring commodity prices across the world. I think it would be safe to assume that the price of *everything* one buys will go up. -Jimmy From msuppan at gmail.com Thu Apr 24 09:57:11 2008 From: msuppan at gmail.com (Manfred Stanfield) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:57:11 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 1987 MB 240D for sale Message-ID: <481091d9.2009360a.61f4.0414@mx.google.com> hello all, This weekend I saw a 1987 Mercedes Benz 240D for sale in Durham, NC. This car looks nice but it a pink metallic color. The sign on the car indicated $2400, and the telephone number is (919) 251-3942. Since I passed the car on the road, I can't tell you anymore information. Please contact the owner. FYI, I don't know the owner or the car. I am only passing this along as a service to the list. Cheers, Manfred Manfred Stanfield MCT, MCSE, MCP+I MSuppan at gmail.com I live the life I love, and I love the life I live. "The 4 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respect." - Manfred Stanfield From tavanas at gmail.com Thu Apr 24 10:16:28 2008 From: tavanas at gmail.com (t avanas) Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:16:28 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 1987 MB 240D for sale In-Reply-To: <481091d9.2009360a.61f4.0414@mx.google.com> References: <481091d9.2009360a.61f4.0414@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <4810963C.8070708@gmail.com> 240D was not offered in '87, 190D was, it maybe a gray market car. Manfred Stanfield wrote: > hello all, > > This weekend I saw a 1987 Mercedes Benz 240D for sale in Durham, NC. > This car looks nice but it a pink metallic color. The sign on the car > indicated $2400, and the telephone number is (919) 251-3942. Since I > passed the car on the road, I can't tell you anymore information. > Please contact the owner. > > FYI, I don't know the owner or the car. I am only passing this along > as a service to the list. > > Cheers, > Manfred > > > Manfred Stanfield > MCT, MCSE, MCP+I > MSuppan at gmail.com > > I live the life I love, and I love the life I live. > > "The 4 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respect." - Manfred Stanfield > > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > > From skepticbill at mac.com Sat Apr 26 14:17:46 2008 From: skepticbill at mac.com (Bill O'Luanaigh) Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:17:46 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Gas May Finally Cost Too Much - Business Week Message-ID: This won't be news to most of the folks on this listserve. The article isn't exactly rocket science but the comments are fascinating: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_18/b4082000518114.htm -----------Excerpt------------- For 20 years now, county workers in Palm Beach County, Fla., have been counting cars with sensors at strategic points along its 4,000 miles of roads. Nearly every year traffic volume has climbed at least 2%. But in 2007 there was a slight decline in the number of vehicles on the roads. This year traffic is down 7.5% through March. "We're seeing a very significant change," says county engineer George Webb. "We're having a good time speculating why." It's not just Palm Beach. Traffic levels are trending downward nationwide. Preliminary figures from the Federal Highway Administration show it falling 1.4% last year. Now, with nationwide gasoline prices having passed the inflation-adjusted record of $3.40 a gallon set back in 1981, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting that gasoline consumption will actually fall 0.3% this year. -----------Excerpt------------- More of this is coming... -Bill- From tomjarrett at gmail.com Sun Apr 27 18:47:52 2008 From: tomjarrett at gmail.com (thomas jarrett) Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:47:52 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Book Borrowing Request: Green Retrofit Heating Systems For Your Home Message-ID: <126f11ed0804271547p3a7d14f9gba6e3268e32380a1@mail.gmail.com> Folks, Does anyone have a recommendation for a good reference book on energy efficient solutions to replacing traditional residential HVAC systems? My 8 SER heat pump from 1984 has already eclipsed the manufactures mean life expectancy by three standard deviations. It is also woefully inefficient compared to current models (16-18 SER) I have found references to Norbert Lechner 2001. Heating Cooling, Lighting: Design Methods for Architects. John WiIey & Sons. ISBN 04724143-1. This seems like a good general architectural reference but most of the solutions in it appear to be for new structures. thanks, tom jarrett Durham County, NC 2006 VW Golf TDI Piedmont Biofuels Coop Member From marc at carolinabiofuels.org Mon Apr 28 09:05:22 2008 From: marc at carolinabiofuels.org (Marc Dreyfors) Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:05:22 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] NYTimes.com: Home Brew for the Car, Not the Beer Cup Message-ID: <4815CB92.5060704@carolinabiofuels.org> Can any find this guys website? It would be really cool if they made biobutanol, but not sure about the yeast varieties and the membrane for water seperation. 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Now Playing In Select Theatres Click here to watch trailer Copyright 2008 The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy From kcfoxie at gmail.com Wed Apr 30 09:33:45 2008 From: kcfoxie at gmail.com (Chris Browder) Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:33:45 -0400 Subject: [Biofuels_Interest_Group] For sale (feeler): 1984 Mercedes 190D In-Reply-To: <4815CB92.5060704@carolinabiofuels.org> References: <4815CB92.5060704@carolinabiofuels.org> Message-ID: <1D4C68D2-2613-47BE-9EBA-66D05CD67266@gmail.com> I had purchased this MB from the third owner, it needs paint, the AC isn't working, the cruise is iffy and one of the power window motors has failed me. I'll entertain reasonable offers. It's a MANUAL! Factory 5-speed, which seems to be a rare thing to find in a 190. I've put at least 4,000 on the car since I've gotten it and it has been every bit of a 38-40MPG car. The best tank was 44MPG. Thanks, Chris