bean boy
Veteran Member
Despite Skypup and Autodiesel best intentions to save us from ourselves, it seems the Governor of Maine has decided that our air quality is more important than the risk that some biodiesel might possibley be a potential problem for some...zzzzzzzzzzz. oh yea, here is the press release that will be used to kick off the NE leg of the Biodiesel Cross Country Relay this Wed.
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Maine Explores Biodiesel to Meet Transportation and Heating Needs
August 27, 2003
Beth A. Nagusky, Governor John E. Baldacci’s Director of Energy Independence and Security, announced at today’s biodiesel cross country relay in Freeport that Maine Department of Transportation Freeport facility took delivery of 2,500 gallons of biodiesel in June, and was planning to use greater quantities during the winter months. “Governor Baldacci wholeheartedly supports use of renewable fuels that reduce our dependence on foreign energy imports and that burn cleaner in most respects than gas and oil. Biodiesel is a win for energy independence and security and a win for the environment” said Ms. Nagusky.
In addition, Ms. Nagusky announced that the State is actively exploring use of a biodiesel blend to heat some State buildings this winter. The State has spoken with its boiler manufacturer and a biodiesel supplier, and plans to test the fuel this fall. If the tests prove positive, then the State will consider use of a B20 blend for the Augusta East Campus. The East Campus consumes nearly 500,000 gallons of heating fuel per year.
“State consumption of up to 100,000 gallons of biodiesel per year would have a dramatic impact on the demand for biodiesel in the State,” said Nagusky. “We are excited about the possibility of siting a facility sited in Maine that could convert used fryolater oil to a heating and transportation fuel.” Maine restaurants produce 1 million gallons of fryolater oil per year. Currently restaurants pay to have this oil collected and shipped out of State for processing. “Ultimately, Maine’s farmers could even grow crops that can be used as bio-fuels, further reducing our dependence on imported oil.”
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Maine Explores Biodiesel to Meet Transportation and Heating Needs
August 27, 2003
Beth A. Nagusky, Governor John E. Baldacci’s Director of Energy Independence and Security, announced at today’s biodiesel cross country relay in Freeport that Maine Department of Transportation Freeport facility took delivery of 2,500 gallons of biodiesel in June, and was planning to use greater quantities during the winter months. “Governor Baldacci wholeheartedly supports use of renewable fuels that reduce our dependence on foreign energy imports and that burn cleaner in most respects than gas and oil. Biodiesel is a win for energy independence and security and a win for the environment” said Ms. Nagusky.
In addition, Ms. Nagusky announced that the State is actively exploring use of a biodiesel blend to heat some State buildings this winter. The State has spoken with its boiler manufacturer and a biodiesel supplier, and plans to test the fuel this fall. If the tests prove positive, then the State will consider use of a B20 blend for the Augusta East Campus. The East Campus consumes nearly 500,000 gallons of heating fuel per year.
“State consumption of up to 100,000 gallons of biodiesel per year would have a dramatic impact on the demand for biodiesel in the State,” said Nagusky. “We are excited about the possibility of siting a facility sited in Maine that could convert used fryolater oil to a heating and transportation fuel.” Maine restaurants produce 1 million gallons of fryolater oil per year. Currently restaurants pay to have this oil collected and shipped out of State for processing. “Ultimately, Maine’s farmers could even grow crops that can be used as bio-fuels, further reducing our dependence on imported oil.”
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