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Biofuels Program (US Dept of Energy) This site has a number of useful reports and factsheets, including “Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines,” a 20-page booklet for biodiesel users and distributors with information on biodiesel quality, blending, storage, safety and incentives. They also offer a quarterly publication, Biofuels News. ![]() Many of the Biofuels Program staff work through Regional Biomass Energy offices, which are intended to help advance the use of biomass feedstocks and technologies, identify market niches, disseminate information, and demonstrate projects. In the Northwest, contact Jeff James at 206-553-2079. ![]() Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Network (US Dept of Energy) An extensive reference site, with access to over 80,000 documents, EREN appears to do the best job of searching DOE resources. You can also “Ask an Energy Expert,” join a discussion group, or subscribe to their weekly EREN Network News. Feel free to contact them via e-mail or call 800-363-3732. ![]() Alternative Fuels Data Center (US Dept of Energy) ![]() ![]() Clean Cities Program (US Dept of Energy) ![]() • Puget Sound, Linda Graham, 206-684-0935 • Columbia-Willamette, Larry Medearis, 503-460-4080 • Rogue Valley, Steve Vincent, 541-858-4773 ![]() Bioenergy & Energy Alternatives Program (US Dept of Agriculture) ![]() ![]() ![]() A listing of reports available from their Agricultural Research Service. ![]() Bioenergy Program (US Dept of Agriculture) This effort from the Farm Service Administration seeks to stimulate industrial consumption of agricultural commodities by promoting their use in bioenergy production. A good place to keep an eye open for funding. ![]() Biobased Products & Bioenergy Program (US Dept of Agriculture) A variety of loans and grants are available from this branch of the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. They’re looking to finance technologies needed to convert biomass into biobased products and bioenergy to compete in large national and international markets. ![]() Biomass Research & Development Initiative ![]() ![]() State Contacts State programs are one of your best sources for technical information and financial assistance. In the Northwest, contact: • Idaho - John Crockett, Idaho Energy Division, 208-327-7962 • Montana - Howard Haines, Department of Environmental Quality, 406-444-6773 • Oregon - John White, Office of Energy, 503 378-3194 or Mark Kendall, 503-378-6043 • Washington - Kim Lyons, WSU Energy Program, 360-956-2083 ![]() |
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Northwest Suppliers Check the listings provided by websites mentioned above for suppliers in your area. Many marketers of biodiesel can distribute anywhere in the country, and the proximity of your potential usage to their mailing address is not necessarily relevant to supply logistics or price structure. ![]() In the Northwest, Lilyblad Petroleum of Tacoma WA (253-572-4402) and Pacific Northwest Biodiesel of Aloha OR (503-844-0290) regularly handle biodiesel. The only retail outlet in the region is Dr. Dan’s Alternative Fuels Werks at 912 NW 50th Street in Seattle (206-783-5728). ![]() Source for Renewable Energy This site offers a comprehensive buyers guide and business directory to more than 5000 renewable energy businesses and organizations around the world. Look here for a listing of Biomass Energy Businesses. |
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