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Hawaii
Energy Policy Forum > 2002
Articles
The Tickell Biodiesel Report
Contents:
1. Opening Letter
2. Massachusetts College Switches to Biodiesel
3. University of Georgia Begins Heating with Fat
4. Biox to Build Biodiesel Plant
in Canada
5. Southern States Power to Build Biodiesel Plant in California
6. Biodiesel to Fuel 140 Montreal Busses
7. New Biodiesel Pump Opens in Missouri
8. Woody's Biodiesel Bus in San Fran for Earth Day
9. First Novel to Feature Biodiesel Released
10. SEI Gears Up for September Biodiesel Workshop
11. Solar Living Institute Offers Biodiesel Workshop
12. FatBoyMI Releases Newsletter
13. GreaseCar Offers $50 Newsletter Discount
14. Small Scale Alcohol Fuel Production "Still" Alive
15. ATA Becomes New Australian Book Distributor
16. US Book and Video Ordering Info.
17. Jobs at Tickell Energy: Graphic Artist and Videographer
18. Endnotes
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1. OPENING LETTER
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Biodiesel fuel is fast gaining international momentum. There
are new biodiesel fuel stations, new manufacturing facilities
and an ever-increasing demand for
biodiesel. I recently had the honor of speaking at a Cape Cod Earthday event
organized by the Cape and Islands Self-Reliance Corp (http://www.reliance.org).
I was thrilled to see the Cape community well on their way toward using a
20% biodiesel blend (aka B20) for their home heating units,
vehicles, and boats.
There is even a whale-watching tour company investigating the use of biodiesel
for their diesel-powered ship! Next stop is New York City this Earthday where
I will speak at Adelphi University to hundreds of college and high school
students from around Long Island. Keep sending in your great
biodiesel stories, photos,
and info. Now on with the good news.
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2. Massachusetts College Switches to
Biodiesel
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From Solar Access and World Energy...In an effort to expand its alternative
fuel program and bring cleaner air to Western Massachusetts, the University
of Massachusetts, Amherst (UMass) has switched to biodiesel. Full story: http://www.worldenergy.net/UMASS%20release.0220021.doc
(hit cancel if asked for a password and user ID)
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3. University of Georgia Begins Heating with Fat
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From the Associated Press...Thousands of students raised on fried chicken
will soon see chicken fat heating their campus. Officials say it's cheap,
it's safe
-- and it doesn't make the town smell like a grease trap. They will also
be testing fat-based fuels in vehicles. Full
story:
http://www.uniontrib.com/news/science/20020207-1411-chickenfatfuel.html or
http://stacks.msnbc.com/local/rtga/m146514.asp or
http://www.enn.com/news/wire-stories/2002/02/02082002/ap_46348.asp
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4. Biox to Build Biodiesel Plant in Canada
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BIOX Inc., a company recently formed by the University
of Toronto Innovations Foundation and Madison Holdings
Ltd., will soon make biodiesel fuel commercially
available in Canada. Full story:
http://www.innovationsfoundation.utoronto.ca/rir/IF/newandevents_fall2000.html
(scroll down to middle of page)
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5. Southern States Power To Build Biodiesel Plant in California
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Southern States Power Co. Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding
with Lurgi, PSI Inc. (http://www.lurgipsi.com)
outlining the companies' intention to develop a 30 million gallon per year
biodiesel facility in Riverside, CA. Full story: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/020314/140238_1.html
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6. Biodiesel to Fuel 140 Montreal Busses
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A biodiesel demonstration project will fuel 140 buses in downtown Montreal
with blends of biodiesel ranging from 5% to 20% for one year. Full story: http://www.greenfuels.org/crfanewsletter.pdf (go
to top of page 2)
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7. New Biodiesel Pump Opens in Missouri
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On March 4th, The Missouri Soybean Association (MSA), U.S. Congressman Kenny
Hulshof (R-MO), Sen. John Cauthorn (R-Mexico), Rep. Denny Merideth (D-Caruthersville)
and Rep. James Whorton (D-Trenton), the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), as
well as industry representatives and farmers joined together to open Missouri's
first public B20 biodiesel pump. Full Story: http://www.house.gov/hulshof/press/pr_020304_biodiesel.htm and http://www.suntimesnews.com/3/News%20Archives/mar_02archives/0305biodiesel.htm and http://www.biodiesel.org/main
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8. Woody Harrelson's Biodiesel Bus in San Francisco for Earth Day
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This Sunday, April 21st, come see Woody Harrelson's Biodiesel-Powered Bus
(aka "The
Mothership") in San Francisco. The Mothership features a diesel engine
and solar power and serves as a mobile home when Woody and his crew tour
and speak on environmental issues. Woody and The Mothership will be at
the Precita
Park (Between Folsom and Alabama one block south of Cezar Chavez) this
Sunday from 12 noon-5pm at the free San Francisco Earth Day event. Full
Story:
http://www.earthdaysf.org and http://www.voiceyourself.com/soltour/mothership.html
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9. First Novel to Feature Biodiesel Released
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" The Adjustment" by Charles E. Mac Arthur is the tale of a young couple
escaping New York City after an irreversible power failure. "The Adjustment" offers
a biting and, at times, humorous look at the modern US energy structure. Contains
adult themes and language. 208 pages, paperback, copyright 2002 by Charles E.
Mac Arthur. Available for $16.50 ($15 + 1.50 s&h) in US check or money
order to Charles E. Mac Arthur, 5 High Street, Sangerville, Maine 04479
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10. Solar Energy International (SEI) Gears Up for September Biodiesel Workshop
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Attendants from last year's weeklong SEI Workshop left ready to bring biodiesel
to their communities. This year's workshop promises to be even better. Some
of the speakers include John Long, President of SunFuels, Inc. (a upcoming
commercial producer of biodiesel in the Rocky Mountain region), Justin Carven
of GreaseCar, David Max and myself. We hope to have the Veggie Car and Grease
Car in attendance. I look forward to seeing you there! Sept. 9-13, Loveland,
CO. Cost $500. To register see: http://www.solarenergy.org/biofuel.html or
Call 970-963-8855 (Mountain Time)
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11. Real Goods' Solar Living Institute Offers Its First Biodiesel Workshop
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From the Solar Living Institute...Participants in this one-day class will
learn how to make fuel from restaurant waste oil and learn how to build a
small-scale
biodiesel processor. Class is taught by Kumar Plocher and Andrew Daunis,
owners of Yokayo BioFuels, a business for the manufacture and distribution
of biodiesel.
June 2, Hopland, CA. Cost $125. To register see: http://www.solarliving.org or
Call 707-744-2017 (Pacific Time)
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12. FatBoyMI Releases Newsletter on its Grease Collection System
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FatBoyMI specializes in the production of waste restaurant oil collection
units and they now offer a newsletter dedicated to this greasy line of work.
Full
story: http://www.FatBoyMI.com
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13. GreaseCar Offers $50 Newsletter Discount
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From April 22 to May 22
GreaseCar will be offering subscribers to this newsletter a $50 discount
on the purchase of a GreaseCar kit. To get the discount, you must mention
you
want the Newsletter Discount. GreaseCar kits allow any diesel automobile
to use straight
vegetable oil as fuel. More info. at: http://www.greasecar.com or
e-mail sales@greasecar.com
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14.
Small Scale
Alcohol Fuel
Production "Still" Alive
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From Robert Warren...You can make 160 proof alcohol fuel
for your gasoline vehicles for about $0.80 per gallon, and
when it burns, the 20% water content
boils expanding in volume 1800 times resulting in more power and a cooler
running engine. Full story: http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/make_your_own_fuel
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15. Alternative Technology Association (ATA) Becomes Book Distributor in
Australia
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From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank, The Complete Guide to Using Vegetable
Oil as an Alternative Fuel is now in stock in Australia with the ATA. If
you
live in New Zealand, Australia, or anywhere in the South Pacific, the ATA
will get
a book to you. Price is AUD $37.95 (incl. S&H.) To Order, Call Wendy
Clarke on 03 9388 9311 Or go to http://www.veggievan.org/ozform.html and
fax order to the number at the top of the page, or email Wendy@ata.org.au or
send an Australian check or Money Order to: ATA, PO Box 2001, Lygon St North
Brunswick East VIC 3057
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16.
BOOK & VIDEO
ORDERING DETAILS
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From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank, The Complete Guide to
Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel
by Joshua Tickell
http://www.veggievan.org/book & The
Veggie Fuel Video
by Joshua Tickell
http://www.veggievan.org/video
Pricing:
Book or Video $29.95ea. (Outside USA add $5)
Book & Video Combo $46.95 (Outside
USA add $7)
To Order:
CALL: 1-800-BOOK-LOG (1-800-266-5564) or 419-281-1802
(24hrs/day)
INTERNET: Order online at:
http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/1orderfryer.htm
FAX:
Go to http://www.veggievan.org/phonefaxform.htm,
fill in all details, print the page, and fax it to the
number on the top of the page.
MAIL: US check, US Money Order or International Money
Order payable to:
BookMasters, P.O. Box 388, Ashland, OH 44805
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17. Jobs at Tickell Energy: Videographer and Graphic
Artist
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Now accepting resumes and/or examples of work for the
position of Videographer for this year's SEI workshop.
Cameraperson will work directly with Joshua Tickell
conducting interviews and recording the workshops. There is no pay, but
videographer will attend the SEI workshop for free and will be credited in
the final production. E-mail Tickell@veggievan.org for
more info.
Now
accepting resumes and/or examples of work for the position
of graphic artist for the VeggieCar. The VeggieCar (http://www.veggiecar.com)
is a 1971 Nissan 240z that runs on biodiesel fuel. Artist
will work with Joshua Tickell to develop vehicle art
and signage. Ability to use Photoshop and Corel Draw
preferred
but not required. Pay is negotiable, but modest. This
car and its artwork will be seen internationally. Email
Tickell@veggievan.org
for more info.
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18. Endnotes
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This is the first full screen-width newsletter. (Previous
newsletters were 40 columns wide). Let me know how this
new format looks. Videos will soon be
back in stock. I apologize for the delay; there was an unexpected rush.
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(c) Copyright 2002, Tickell Energy Consulting
All Rights Reserved
Available online at http://www.VeggieVan.org
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