Daily News—10/30
Algae biodiesel industry leader asks Congress for consideration
Mary Rosenthal with the Algal Biomass Association told the representatives that despite some good progress for the algae biodiesel industry in recent years (not to mention the potential it holds), many of today’s federal biofuel policies simply ignore the role algae could play, limiting opportunities for funding and regulatory acceptance. She says she just wants a fair shake from the government
Rosenthal urged Congress not to miss the opportunity of developing a truly renewable, sustainable fuel that will create jobs, reduce pollution and increase national energy independence.
Great article which details the advantages and requirements of the algae biodiesel concept. Current energy policies simply ignore algae as a feedstock for biodiesel, yet there are high hopes for this industry.
Algae biodiesel: quick recap of major activities
One of the planet’s simplest organisms — algae — may play a significant role in our work to create solutions to global warming. High oil-producing algae can be used to make biodiesel and, at the same time, provide a means for recycling waste carbon from fossil fuel combustion.
To learn more, I recently attended a conference, “Algae-to-Energy Research & Development in the South,” in St. Louis, Missouri. The conference, hosted by Southeast Agriculture & Forestry Energy Resource Alliance (SAFER) and the Center for Evergreen Energy, offered informative details about algae-to-energy research projects and initiatives happening in the Southeast. Several start-up companies such as Algenol Biofuels, Aurora Biofuels, PetroAlgae, are located in the region.
Our forum on algae-based biodiesel is in the early stages of the science, so please keep us up to date. If you work in this field of science and industry, please consider yourself invited to join and post in the forum.
East Ridge, TN converts to biodiesel from used cooking oil
Photo from: http://www.biolenreactors.ca/
The City of East Ridge pushes a plan to make biodiesel out of used cooking oil.
The city plans to convert discarded grease collected from residents and businesses to make fuel for its fleet.
It could save thousands of dollars.
William Whitson, East Ridge City Manager, “We're still counting yet because not only do we get the savings from the reduced price of the biodiesel itself but we also are potentially in line for federal tax credits.
That could save East Ridge as much as a dollar per gallon on biodiesel.
It uses hundreds of gallons per day.
A vote is expected November 12.
I like to see a small city do this, make their own biodiesel from WVO, because it serves as a great example on how to save money and reduce pollution where you can. Saves a buck a gallon? I’d like that myself.
New York: Biodiesel producer Innovation Fuels wins award for job creation
New York-based biodiesel maker and distributor Innovation Fuels has been recognized as an economic champion during the the annual Syracuse Economic Champions luncheon and awards ceremony
“We are absolutely delighted to be recognized by the local business community and the chamber here in Syracuse,” commented [Joe Dickson, Innovation Fuels’ Senior VP for Corporate Development]. “We are also very pleased to be contributing to the economy in central New York and look forward to future growth in the region.”
Another story about a biodiesel company that is often in the news. Obviously a leader in the industry, we will see them in the news more and more. Can you imagine how many highway trucks and machines in NY run on biodiesel? Then there are the trains and marine vehicles. New York is biodiesel heaven, or it should be.
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