Arizona Alternative Fuel Alliance

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

http://groups.google.com/group/dbi-workshop

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.

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.

NPR’s Science Friday 2/8/08 discussion on biofuels.

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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