REGIONAL NEWS
Agencies to smooth way for biodiesel (June 9, 2006)
Permits for the area's [Walla Walla ] first large-scale biodiesel refinery could be issued by Nov. 1.
http://www.union-bulletin.com/articles/2006/06/09/local_news/local02.txt
Canola best bet for biodiesel crop (June 2, 2006)
If Oregon’s Willamette Valley is ever to become a major feedstock source for the production of biodiesel, it’s going to be on the shoulders of the canola plant.
http://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=25281&TM=48558.02
Fill 'er up with biodiesel (May 21, 2006)
This fuel is elegant in its simplicity, environmental friendliness and political punch.
http://www.oregonlive.com/commentary/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/editorial/1148066731187310.xml&coll=7
Oregon farmers test canola rules
Proposal to grow crop in valley called a ‘huge precedent’.
http://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=24948&TM=80634.1
Sign on I-5 points drivers to Oregon biodiesel station (May 18, 2006)
One fueling station has a freeway sign.
http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060518/BUSINESS/605180346/1040
Salem biodiesel plant helps Burgerville recycle oil (April 3, 2006)
The Holland Inc., the parent company of Burgerville, has started a program to recycle the cooking oil from all 39 Burgervilles into biodiesel
http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060403/BUSINESS/604030302/1040
Marion-Polk Food Share trucks to use biodiesel (March 30, 2006)
Marion & Polk counties, Oregon - Food share program to use Biodiesel.
http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/NEWS/603300324
Entrepreneur puts home on line for biodiesel (March 27, 2006)
Tim King and his spouse, Margaret, have, literally, bet their home on the latest version of the next big thing – biodiesel
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/03/27/1491516.htm
Key players move from monorail to biodiesel (March 24, 2006)
Trio tied to failed Seattle project shift to fuel plant
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/264213_biodiesel24.html
Gov visits Bend, talks up 'green energy' efforts (March 20, 2006)
Oregon governor Kulongoski unveils tax credits, loan fund at sustainable energy summit
http://www.ktvz.com/story.cfm?nav=news&storyID=6610
Enterprise offering green rentals (March 11, 2006)
Portland, Oregon, Enterprise Rent-a-car (1623 W. Burnside - (503) 220-8200 ) is now offering 5 Jeep Liberty CRDs using biodiesel.
Indiana biodiesel plant will be world's largest (March 9, 2006)
A French company is about to begin building the world's largest biodiesel plant in Indiana, doubling the nation's capacity to make the alternative fuel.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060309/BUSINESS/603090406/1003
Eastside Republican legislators at odds over biodiesel bill (March 9, 2006)
Many Washington state republicans part ways over SB 6508.
http://www.yakima-herald.com/page/dis/285582457083506
Washington Legislature Adopts Biodiesel, Ethanol Mandate (March 9, 2006)
In legislative session, Senate Bill 6508 calling for a minimum renewable energy standard passed the Washington State Senate
http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=44298
Warden biodiesel project a go (March 8, 2006)
Eastern Washington Biodiesel facility plans to break ground in fall.
http://www.columbiabasinherald.com/articles/2006/03/08/news/news01.txt
Clean Energy Boom Forecast (March 6, 2006)
Report predicts that global revenue from biofuel, solar, wind, and fuel cells will hit $167 billion in 10 years.
http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=15976&hed=Clean+Energy+Boom+Forecast
Renewable Energy Part of Governor's Agenda in Oregon (March 2, 2006)
Governor Kulongoski has begun developing legislation that will capitalize on Oregon's emerging bioenergy markets, particularly in biodiesel and ethanol.
http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=44230
Grease Is The Word (March 1, 2006)
Used cooking oil gets new life in Portland's biodiesel market.
http://www.wweek.com/story.php?story=7283
Algae — like a breath mint for smokestacks (January 10, 2006)
Biodiesel made from air pollution.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-01-10-algae-powerplants_x.htm
The hybrid is, like, so last year (January 6, 2006)
Biodiesel gets trendy in LA
Homegrown fuel: a waste of energy? (December 28, 2005)
The uphill climb to renewable domestic fuel.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002707580_biodiesel28m.html
Tri-Met: Oregon's first transit agency to test Biodiesel (December 13, 2005)
Tri-Met has begun testing of B5 in 75 LIFT busses, and if successful will move it to all 210 LIFT busses.
http://www.trimet.org/news/dec13biodeisel.htm
The most destructive crop on earth is no solution to the energy crisis. (December 8, 2005)
Editors Note: This article is important as it highlights the risk from importing palm oil based biodiesel, or irresponsible use of biodiesel in general. It does miss a lot of scientific detail, and attempts to throw the baby out with the bath water. But still an important issue with regard to biodiesel production and use.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,5673,1659036,00.html
Canola control district rules adopted in Ore. (December 6, 2005)
http://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=618&ArticleID=21489&TM=40314.43
Biodiesel has great potential as a fuel solution for farmers (December 4, 2005)
http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051204/BUSINESS/512040307/1040
Hundreds of Individuals, Environmental and Health Groups Unite Around Biodiesel (December 02, 2005)
http://enn.com/aff.html?id=1023
Seattle pumps up biodiesel sales (November 28, 2005)
City's refiners work to corner 'green' fuel market
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/249964_gbio28.html
Green oil powers US Wineries (November 28, 2005)
http://www.wineint.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storyCode=2038
Want clean air with that? (November 8, 2005)
A cross-border project will turn used restaurant oil into biodiesel for trucks in the U.S. and Canada
http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/05/11/08/100bus_biodiesel001.cfm
Tacoma News Tribune: Pioneers at the Pump
http://www.thenewstribune.com/business/v-lite/story/5360052p-4850485c.html
Skagit Valley Herald: The biodiesel option
http://www.skagitvalleyherald.com/articles/2005/11/17/news/news99.txt
Bellingham WA: Western (WWU) may fuel its fleet with biodiesel
http://www.westernfrontonline.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/04/436bc8bed987e
The Olympian: Acme receives environmental award
The Acme Service Group, a family-owned Olympia business since 1925, is one of nine companies in the state to earn a 2005 Environmental Excellence Award from the Association of Washington Business. Acme was recognized for making 100 percent biodiesel fuel available to the public in South Sound.
Bellingham WA: Biodiesel plan spans border
http://news.bellinghamherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051031/NEWS03/510310351
Washington State Lawmakers Explore Biofuels Options
http://renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=38118
Longview WA: May Get a Large Biofuel Plant
http://www.tdn.com/articles/2005/10/18/area_news/news02.txt
KOMO TV: Gregoire Wants State To Look Into New Energy Sources
http://www.komotv.com/stories/39217.htm
KC Journal: Gas bills pinching schools...
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/216803
KUOW Radio's The Works on Seattle Biodiesel (mp3)
http://www.kuow.org/archives/theworks/theworks20050906.mp3
Proponents are pumped about bringing biodiesel {back} to Mukilteo
http://www.mukilteobeacon.com/083105biodieselMukilteo.html
Seattle Times: Seattle's garbage trucks to clean up
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002450334_garbage24m.html
PBS Newshour TV (Seattle-Portland)
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/environment/july-dec05/kyoto_8-15.html#
President Signs Energy Bill
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/08/20050808-4.html
KC Journal: On Issaquah Grange Pump
http://www.kingcountyjournal.com/sited/story/html/214261
Seattle P.I.: Bakery To Convert To Biodiesel Fleet
Essential Baking Co., which makes organic breads and pastries, is replacing its delivery fleet so it can run 12 trucks entirely on biodiesel. The company will use B100, or pure biodiesel, a sustainable fuel most often made from vegetable oil. The fuel is supplied by Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks in Ballard.
Does anyone have the original, full-text story that includes their challenge with the van vendor on honoring the warranty when using biodiesel? I read it about 6 months ago, but can't find it now. Please email biodiesel@catojo.com .
http://www.essentialbaking.com
Tri-City Herald (SE Washington)
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/6779445p-6668603c.html
Everett Herald Editorial (Snohomish County)
http://heraldnet.com/stories/05/08/02/100edi_editorial001.cfm
Everett Herald News (Snohomish County)
http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/05/07/26/100loc_biodiesel001.cfm
Seattle Times Business Page Story About Seattle BD
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002387370_biodiesel18.html
TV News Story About WVO/Chris Goodwin/Frybrid (Seattle)
http://www.komotv.com/stories/37888.htm
Seattle Times Column About Seattle Biodiesel Co.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002359497_danny06.html
NPR Audio Story Featuring Mike Pelly (Olympia)
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4722639
Biodiesel Vehicles Page
We have a new page that has information on car models which are compatible with Biodiesel and some links to help you find them. Check out the BiodieselVehicles page (also available from the menu on the left). Thanks to Kevin Orme for getting this started.
Northwest Biodiesel Brochure
The communications committee has designed and published a double sided, single page brochure to hand out at events. This has basic information on biodiesel and a little bit about Northwest Biodiesel. You can find it on the NorthwestBiodieselBrochure page and linked from the top of the UpcomingEvents page.
Seattle gets another B99 Pump
Laurelhurst Oil near University Village opened a cardlock pump which sells B99 produced by Seattle Biodiesel. Their location is:
LAURELHURST OIL CO, 4550 UNION BAY PL NE, SEATTLE, WA, 98105 Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4550+Union+Bay+Place+NE,+seattle&hl=en
You can get applications for a fuel card next to the pumps which would entitle you to a discount. In July '05 they added 24/7 access with major credit cards -- no special card is required. This is Seattle's second B99 pump with 24-hour access (Dr Dan's was the first but membership is required).
Northwest Biodiesel's Aaron Kahn spoke at the May '05 opening along with a spokespeople from Senator Cantwell's office, Climate Solutions, University VW, Propel Fuels, and Laurelhurst Oil.
There are more photos and related stories at:
- http://gallery.phred.org/CS/photos/northwest_biodiesel/category1006.aspx
- http://www.komotv.com/stories/36850.htm
3rd Annual Northwest Biodiesel Forum: Growing Regional Economies and Cleaning Up the Air
The 2005 Northwest Biodiesel Forum was a smashing success. Find photographs and read more about it on NorthwestBiodieselForum2005.
New Biodiesel Guidelines Released
The National Renewable Energy Lab has released the 2004 version of their “Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines.” The guide includes a frequently asked questions section, expanded biodiesel basic information, and the most currently available blending information.
See NREL's guidelines at http://www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/npbf/feature_guidelines.html
Federal Tax Incentive Forms Published, B100 Excluded
The IRS has published the first in a series of registration and claim forms associated with the new federal biodiesel tax incentive, but their interpretation of “blend” is frustrating biodiesel advocates. About 70 biodiesel manufacturers and distributors have urged the IRS to broaden their interpretation of the term, and allow B100 to qualify for the Excise Tax Credit.
See the story at http://www.newrules.org/de/archives/000044.html
See the broad coalition of signatories urging the IRS to include B100 as a "blend" that qualifies for the tax credit http://www.newrules.org/de/021405irsletter.pdf.
Download IRS claim forms at http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/lists/0,,id=97817,00.html.
KC Metro Bus News
OCT 25 2004: King County Metro has started a two year pilot project and is now using B5 ULSD biodiesel in their fleet of over 1200 buses.
For more info:
http://www.govlink.org/biodiesel
http://transit.metrokc.gov/am/vehicles/biodiesel-text.html
Website Updates
Please visit our Mailing Lists page to join the various lists, get announcements about upcoming meetings, and discuss biodiesel with other regional network members.
You can find the latest minutes from our monthly meetings on our Meetings page.