Nov 12 2008
Head over to AZ Biodiesel in Gilbert for a great deal on waste veggie oil biodiesel (currently $2.50 a gallon). They opened just a couple weeks ago and are selling 100% local recycled fuel. It’s great to see this model in action and we wish them much luck. Head on over there to fill up your diesels!
Jun 09 2008
AzSustainability.com visited PC911 a local computer repair business that runs their vehicles on waste vegetable oil. Click here to see the post. Pictures and videos are included.
Mar 21 2008
The Desert Biofuels Initiative held a workshop earlier this month that really got the ball rolling for the local biofuels movement. Here are some quotes that came from the workshop.
“…a watershed for AZ biodiesel…”
” …never been at a conference with such broad representation, from corporate, to government, education, NGOs and home brewers…”
“…showed just how important this topic is…”
“…tremendously valuable…”
Check out DBI’s website and Google group to learn more.
http://desertbiofuels.blogspot.com/2008/03/desert-biofuels-workshop.html
Feb 19 2008
The Desert Biofuels Initiative posted a writeup about AZAFA today. Click here for link.
Their blog is also a must read for the current happenings in Biofuels in Arizona. Check it out. Desert Biofuels Initiative.
Feb 15 2008
“Eating fried chicken wings and french fries might not clean out your arteries, but it actually could help clean up the air, now that two local companies are transforming waste cooking oil from local restaurants into diesel fuel.” Continue on to article at azcentral.com
Feb 14 2008
If you’re curious about the current republican front-running candidate’s views on alt fuel, climate change, and nuclear energy here’s a 23 minute video of John McCain at the 2006 Clean Cities Congress in Phoenix, AZ. Click here for video.
Feb 12 2008
PetroSun and Optimum Biofuels announce plans to build and operate a biorefinery in Coolidge. They plan to generate all their own power, consume no fossil fuels, and be carbon neutral. They also announced that they’ll use algae as their feedstock. Press Release.
Feb 08 2008
Some recent studies published yesterday in Science conclude that the growing of feedstock for biofuels is causing more harm then good. This is discouraging news, but at the same time there is also some encouraging news about developments in friendlier feed stocks such as waste products, algae, and switch grass.
Feb 04 2008
From East Valley Tribune:
The Valley’s first E85 fueling station serving the public has opened in Phoenix. Western States Petroleum opened the station at 450 S. 15th Ave. this week, said owner Bob Kec.
So far most customers have been National Football League officials in the Valley for the Super Bowl, with league vehicles that run on the blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.
About 125,000 flex-fuel vehicles are on the road in Arizona that could run on E85, according to the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, a group that promotes the use of alternative fuels.
Potential E85 buyers shouldn’t expect a regular fuel-station experience.
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