Wednesday, June 01, 2005
A recent study by Oak Ridge National Laboratory found that bio-fuels -- including bio-diesel and ethanol -- could meet about 30% of America's transportation fuel needs.
Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils or animal fats. Now in Michigan, school buses are using biodiesel in varying concentrations from 5% to 30%. Read more.
According to our experts in Northeast Ohio: "At blends of 20% and below no modification of storage or injection systems is needed to use biodiesel. Existing petroleum distribution systems are completely compatible. When used by government, school bus, utility, delivery and other fleets, biodiesel fuel allows these organizations to meet clean air regulations without heavy capital expenditures."
In Kentucky, the biodiesel push is coming from the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition. Governor Fletcher's state energy strategy calls for the increased used of biofuels. Read more.
You can see a national distribution map for biodiesel here.
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The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Background on Ed Morrison
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The coming of age of bio-diesel
