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REGIONAL NEWS

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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.

http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1144739666205640.xml&storylist=orlocal

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

http://news.com.com/In+L.A.%2C+the+hybrid+is%2C+like%2C+so+last+year/2100-11389_3-6021723.html?tag=nefd.lede

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

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 Biodiesel Vehicles 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 Northwest Biodiesel Brochure page and linked from the top of the Upcoming Events 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 Northwest Biodiesel Forum 2005.

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.

Our mission:

To promote the use and benefits of biodiesel through awareness campaigns, educational programs, and specific initiatives.