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A recent article published in California Agriculture illustrates the potenti
al for sustainable biomass energy crops in California. California Agriculture is a peer-reviewed journal reporting research, reviews and news from the University of California and its Agriculture and Natural Resources division.
Article Abstract
Biomass constitutes a major renewable energy resource for California, with more than 30 million tons per year of in-state production estimated to be available on a sustainable basis for electricity generation, biofuels production and other industrial processing. Annually, biofuel production from these resources could exceed 2 billion gallons of gasoline equivalent, while providing opportunities for agricultural and rural economic development. Continuing research and large-scale demonstrations now under way will test alternative technologies and provide much-needed information regarding costs and environmental performance. Biomass can help meet state goals for increasing the amounts of electricity and fuels from renewable resources under the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), and can similarly help meet national biofuel targets under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Internationally consistent sustainability standards and practices are needed to inform policy and provide direction and guidance to industry.
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Article Authors
Bryan M. Jenkins, UC Davis
Robert B. Williams, UC Davis
Nathan Parker, UC Davis
Peter Tittmann, UC Davis
Quinn Hart, UC Davis
Martha C. Gildart, UC Davis
Steve Kaffka, UC Davis
Bruce R. Hartsough, UC Davis
Peter Dempster, UC Davis
Categories: Biodiesel · Biodiesel Production · Biodiesel Research · Climate Change · Emissions · Energy Balance · Feedstocks · Flex Fuel · Green Business · Green House Gases (GHG) · Introduction · Next Generation Feedstock · Nox · Particulates · Personal Carbon Credits · Politics · Pricing · blog
Tagged: alternative fuel, biofuel, biofuels, domestic fuel, energy production, ethanol, fleet, Flex Fuel, low-carbon fuel
USPS Fills at Propel's Citrus Heights, CA location
The U.S. Postal Services was awarded the Environmental Achievement of the Year by Postal Technology International magazine. In addition to recycling and energy-efficiency efforts, the Postal Service recently announced plans to replace 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hybrid vehicles.
In the Sacramento region, the USPS is a loyal customer of Propel clean, American Flex Fuel and biodiesel.
Categories: At the Pump · Biodiesel · Flex Fuel · Green Business · News Links · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles
Tagged: Biodiesel, propel, biofuel, fleet, Flex Fuel, E85, biodiesel driver, Propel customer, E85 driver, alternative fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, domestic fuel, USPS
King 5 regularly fills up their fleet vehicles at Propel’s Downtown Seattle biodiesel station. The satellite truck fills at the high flow dispenser–it pumps 30 gallons per minute!
Categories: At the Pump · Biodiesel · Driver Testimonials · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations
Tagged: Biodiesel, propel, diesel, fleet, biodiesel driver, Propel customer, alternative fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, domestic fuel
The United States Postal Service is a regular customer at Propel’s California locations, filling their service vehicles with Flex Fuel E85. Nearly twenty percent of the Postal Service fleet is alternative fuel-capable, the majority of which are Flex Fuel Vehicles.
The USPS recently announced that it will be swapping 1,000 older vehicles for Flex Fuel-capable models as part of a larger replacement program. According to Ethanol Producer Magazine, the purchase of these vehicles “will bring the total number of alternative fuel-capable vehicles in the Postal Service fleet to more than 43,000.”
Lara, a mail carrier for the USPS, fills her service vehicle with Flex Fuel at Propel’s Elk Grove, CA location.
She likes the lower price of E85 and that it burns cleaner than regular gasoline.
For a list of all Flex Fuel-capable vehicles, visit Propel’s website.
Categories: At the Pump · Emissions · Green Business · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles
Tagged: alternative fuel, domestic fuel, E85, E85 driver, ethanol, fleet, Flex Fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, propel, Propel customer
Propel community members share their stories.
Sacramento, CA – Folsom Blvd Clean Fuel Point – June 2009
We met Cacee filling up his rig at Propel’s Folsom Blvd location. The Flex Fuel Chevy Silverado is part of Sacramento State‘s Parking Enforcement fleet.
Cacee has fueled the Sac State vehicle with Flex Fuel E85 since Propel started pumping in the Sacramento region at the beginning of this year.
Sac Sate has a number of Flex Fuel Vehicles and whenever possible they use Propel’s Folsom Blvd pump as it is conveniently close to campus.
Can your vehicle use clean, American-made fuel that is easier on your wallet?
Find out if your vehicle can use Flex Fuel E85.
Categories: At the Pump · Driver Testimonials · Flex Fuel · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles · blog
Tagged: propel, biofuel, ethanol, Chevron, fleet, Flex Fuel, E85, Propel customer, E85 driver, alternative fuel, low-carbon fuel, domestic fuel, sacramento state
Categories: At the Pump · Driver Testimonials · Emissions · Flex Fuel · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations
Tagged: alternative fuel, domestic fuel, E85, E85 driver, ethanol, fleet, Flex Fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, propel, Propel customer, USPS Flex Fuel
Propel community members share their stories.
Elk Grove, CA – Elk Grove Clean Fuel Point – June 2009
We were excited to meet Comcast technician, Koso, filling his Flex Fuel service van at Propel’s Elk Grove location. Many of the 2009 Ford E-Series commerical vans are flex fuel capable.
Comcast makes a concerted effort to deploy alternative fuel vehicles as part of their fleet. Currently, Comcast has over 1,200 flex fuel vehicles.
According to Comcast’s 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report, it has the 2nd largest number of hybrid and alternative fuel capable vehicles in the communications industry.
Comcast pledges to “continue to purchase alternative fuel capable vehicles and use alternative fuels where it proves environmentally beneficial and operationally responsible”.
With the increased access to alternative fuels in the Sacramento area, we hope to see more of Comcast at Propel’s pumps!
Categories: Driver Testimonials · Emissions · Flex Fuel · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles · blog
Tagged: propel, biofuel, ethanol, fleet, Flex Fuel, E85, ford ffv, Propel customer, E85 driver, alternative fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, domestic fuel
Propel community members share their stories.
Rocklin, CA – Rocklin Clean Fuel Point – Friday, May 22nd
Ran into Mike Bradley, owner of Nor Cal Pool Productions, filling his rig with biodiesel at Propel’s Rocklin, California location.
This was Mike’s first biodiesel fill up — low on fuel and thought he’d give it a try.
“It’s better for the Earth and it’s about the same price as regular diesel–why not?”
Located in Lincoln, California, Nor Cal Pool Productions specializes in the design and construction of custom pool and patio installations.
Find more businesses dedicated to fueling their fleet vehicles with low-carbon, domestically-produced fuel, see a list of Propel Clean Fleet Partners in California and Washington State.
Categories: At the Pump · Biodiesel · Driver Testimonials · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles · blog
Tagged: Biodiesel, propel, biofuel, diesel, fleet, biodiesel driver, Propel customer, alternative fuel, Green Business, low-carbon fuel, domestic fuel
Propel and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have partnered to increase use of alternative fuels across Sacramento. This first-of-its-kind program aims to educate Enterprise customers on availability and benefits of alternative fuels, and fuel Enterprise’s rental cars with renewable E85.
Enterprise has the largest “Flex Fuel” rental fleet in the nation with over 73,000 vehicles able to run on standard gasoline or E85. Twelve Enterprise locations in the Sacramento region will participate in the pilot program, giving customers an opportunity to try alternative fuels when they rent a Flex Fuel vehicle. Customers will have access to Propel Flex Fuel at five locations across the Sacramento region.
“We’ve seen an increase in customers looking for more environmentally friendly options from us,” said Chris Littlejohn, Sacramento Area Manager of Enterprise. “We continue to increase our offerings of alternative technologies and environmentally friendly vehicles, and this includes Flex Fuel vehicles, but up until now there were few places for our customers to purchase E85 fuel. With Propel’s launch, and their plans to expand, we can now offer our customers more options and with better access to low-carbon fuels.”
“All it takes is a few leading companies to put a stake in the ground and say they’re going to be part of the solution,” said Rob Elam, President and Co-Founder of Propel Fuels. “Enterprise is making it easy for consumers to drive Flex Fuel vehicles while they are on business or vacation. It’s a great way for people to experience the satisfaction of purchasing clean, domestically produced fuels. Our hope is that this translates into greater consumer demand for environmentally friendly fuels and vehicles.”
Read more about the Propel partnership and Enterprise’s green program.
Categories: Biodiesel · Flex Fuel · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Retail locations · Vehicles
Tagged: E85, ethanol, fleet, Flex Fuel, propel
Propel community members share their stories.
Citrus Heights, CA — Citrus Heights Clean Fuel Point — Tuesday, April 14th
Yes! Solar Solutions, a Propel Clean Fleet partner, regularly fills up their rigs with biodiesel. This Tuesday, we met Robert filling the Ford F350 in Citrus Heights. The truck sported a super-sized fleet biodiesel bumper sticker.
As a renewable energy company, Yes! Solar Solutions is glad to have access to an alternative fuel product for their current fleet of vehicles. As Robert put it, “anything to help the environment, right?”
Categories: At the Pump · Biodiesel · Driver Testimonials · Green Business · Propel Customers · Retail locations · Vehicles · blog
Tagged: Biodiesel, propel, diesel, fleet
Propel community members share their stories.
Seattle, WA – South Lake Union Station – Wednesday, April 8th
Propel Clean Fleet partners Port Supply and Tree Cycle were filling up with biodiesel at Propel’s South Lake Union location in Downtown Seattle.
Port Supply Seattle is a local wholesale marine products supplier that’s been doing business on Lake Union for years. They are seeing more interest in marine applications for alternative fuels, and are currently fueling their land-based Sprinter fleet with biodiesel.
Also met up with Tree Cycle, an innovative Seattle company committed to safety, high quality tree care and environmental stewardship. Their owner Peter Gruenwoldt is deeply committed to preserving the health of our urban forest. More information about arborist services is available at www.treecycleseattle.com.
Categories: At the Pump · Biodiesel · Driver Testimonials · Green Business · Propel Biofuels · Propel Customers · Retail locations · blog
Tagged: Biodiesel, fleet, propel
In their continuing mission to expand the distribution of biodiesel, Propel Biofuels recently flipped the switch on their Factoria Clean Fuel Point. Propel Clean Fuel Points are a unique tank/dispenser kiosk that can easily be added to the footprint of existing gas stations. Like every Clean Fuel Point, the Factoria station is integrated with CleanDrive emissions reporting. With each fill customers have the ability to see how much they’re reducing their carbon footprint. CleanDrive is available FREE to Propel customers.
CleanDrive reports show criteria like:
- Reductions in CO2 by using biodiesel
- Barrels of oil displaced
- Equivalent annual impact of mature trees
This new Clean Fuel Point, like all Propel locations is open 24/7, takes all major credit cards and serves only the highest quality biodiesel.
Categories: Biodiesel
Tagged: Biodiesel, biofuel, BMW, carbon, diesel, ethanol, fleet, global warming, hybrid, Mercedes, propel, VW
Just last week news broke that Safeway is switching its trucking fleet to biodiesel. This week Broomfield, Colorado’s Corporate Express has announced a similar move. To help curb harmful greenhouse emissions and enhance the performance of their fleet’s diesel engines, the company is now fueling their 45 trucks with B20.
“Using biodiesel in our trucks will advance our distribution while decreasing emissions and further reducing our Company’s carbon footprint,” said Jay Mutschler, President of Corporate Express US.
This is great news for biodiesel advocates as the use of the clean-burning, renewable fuel by companies dependent on diesel vehicles greatly enhances the fuel’s legitimacy as a mainstream fuel source.
Categories: Biodiesel
Tagged: Biodiesel, biofuel, BMW, carbon, diesel, ethanol, fleet, global warming, hybrid, Mercedes, propel, VW
al for sustainable biomass energy crops in California. California Agriculture is a peer-reviewed journal reporting research, reviews and news from the University of California and its Agriculture and Natural Resources division.
