The Biodiesel Industry
Since the passage of the energy bill in 2004, the biodiesel industry has seen an explosion of growth. Europe has been successfully using biodiesel for over a decade. Biodiesel offers individuals, farmers, and small companies the opportunity to invest in the renewable energy industry without capital investments so large that they can not be a substantial factor in the industry.
About Biodiesel
Biodiesel is one of the most promising of the renewable fuels. Biodiesel is derived from plant material and other recyclable by product sources, which makes it an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to petroleum diesel. It reduces global warming carbon dioxide emissions by up to 78%. Biodiesel is completely biodegradable and will not harm the environment.
- Higher lubricity values to diesel engines than petro-diesel
- Compatible with existing biodiesel engines with little to no modifications needed
- Can be used in any blend with petro-diesel from B100 to B2
- Reduces greenhouse effects vs. petroleum diesel
- 3.2 units of energy gained for every unit of energy used to produce biodiesel
- Reduces dependency on foreign oil
- Contributes to the local economy