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Texas Biofuel Incentive Program
NOTICE: The 80th legislative session formally transferred the authority for administration of the biofuel incentive program to TDA. However, no funds were appropriated for Fiscal Year '08 and Fiscal Year '09 to allow TDA to continue to provide incentive payments to registered plants. Therefore the last production report (RED-101) to be accepted will be for the month ending August 31, 2007. Beginning September 1, 2007, no new registrations or reports will be accepted. Please contact Allen Regehr at 512-463-9932 with any questions.
Texas Comptroller Report on Energy Resources
The Energy Report is a comprehensive evaluation of the various energy resources available in Texas. It is a reference tool for anyone seeking for understanding the current Texas energy environment.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
This DOE database contains fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Stations are located throughout the United States, and information is gathered from trade associations, industry contacts, retailers, and general literature. You may also download the GIS data files that contain station address information and geocoded coordinates used to map these stations.
DOE Database of Fleet Experiences
This DOE online searchable database of fleet experiences can be used as a resource and offers an inside look at how fleets use alternative fuel vehicles, deal with infrastructure issues, obtain funding, and more. You may select a vehicle category to get all fleet experience stories associated with that category. Or, you may select a fuel/technology type to view all fleet experience stories associated with that fuel/technology type.
Biofuels Research Program
An online U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Research Service with information on biofuels and related programs from the USDA and other organizations.
American Biofuels Council (ABC)
Formed in June 2007, ABC is the first national major initiative to build a grassroots communications network for the advancement of biofuels adoption. ABC's mission is to advance the uses of alternative fuels and other products derived from biomass derivatives, by promoting research, development and education on the use of biofuels. It will bring information to consumers, enterprises and local governments, and, in turn, represent the grassroots at the national level.
Bio Based Information Systems
Bio Based Information Systems is a news information portal featuring commercial information about bioproducts, biofuels, and bioenergy.
Biofuels for Farmers and Ranchers
This DOE web site offers information on farming opportunities in the biofuels industry. From some of these resources, you can also learn how farms and ranches can benefit from using alternative fuel and flex-fuel vehicles.
National Alternative Fuels Laboratory (NAFL)
NAFL is a division of the Energy & Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota. NAFL develops technologies to produce economical fuels, specifically the development of ethanol- and biodiesel-blended gasoline and diesel fuels. NAFL was instrumental in the first successful development and certification of an environmentally friendly ethanol fuel for use in the aviation industry.
WestStart-CALSTART
WestStart-CALSTART is a non-profit organization that works with the public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming and create jobs. CALSTART works closely with the Federal Transit Administration to assess biofuel opportunities and to determine how and where biofuels can be most effectively implemented in the U. S.
Growing Energy: How Biofuels Can Help End America's Oil Dependence
An in-depth study by the National Commission on Energy Policy.
Biofuels and Biomass Publications
A DOE web site.
ABC's of Biofuels
A DOE Biomass Program web site.
Designer Algae: the next Biofuel?
This article discusses the possibility of using algae as a new Texas biofuel.
Ethanol Links
What could be better than a greener fuel that's cheaper for consumers, that doesn't feed Mideast terrorism, yet instead fuels rural America? Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems
ETHANOL ORGANIZATIONS
National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
A non-profit membership organization that serves as the nation's primary advocacy group that promotes the use of 85% ethanol (E85) as a form of alternative transportation fuel.
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, RFA promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol.
Governors Ethanol Coalition
The Coalition's goal is to increase the use of ethanol-based fuels through activities designed to educate and demonstrate to the public the benefits of ethanol use; to encourage ethanol fuel production and use through research and market development efforts; and to make investments in infrastructure to support expansion of the ethanol market. The Ethanol Alert is a publication of the Coalition freely available in print and electronic form. The site also offers numerous ethanol studies and reports.
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)
ACE is a national non-profit organization of more than 700 members in 43 states, including ethanol producers, farmers, investors, commodity organizations, businesses supplying goods and services to the industry, rural electric cooperatives and others supportive of the increased production and use of ethanol across America.
National Grain Sorghum Producers
An organization located in Lubbock, Texas.
ETHANOL ONLINE RESOURCES
2008 and 2009 Fuel Economy Guide
Daily Average Price of E-85 Fuel
The American Automobile Association (AAA) started tracking the cost of E85 (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) on its Fuel Gauge Report Web Site in September. To help motorists understand the cost differential between E-85 and conventional gasoline, AAA also is posting a nationwide, average "BTU-adjusted E-85 price" that accounts for the fact that E-85 delivers approximately 25 percent less energy content per gallon than gasoline. BTU stands for British Thermal Units; a method of quantifying the available energy in any given fuel source.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
This DOE database contains fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Stations are located throughout the United States, and information is gathered from trade associations, industry contacts, retailers, and general literature. You may also download the GIS data files that contain station address information and geocoded coordinates used to map these stations.
E85 fueling stations in Texas
Ethanol Fuel
This DOE web site offers: Ethanol Basics, Fueling with Ethanol, Driving an Ethanol Vehicle, Ethanol Incentives & Laws, and Fleet Information.
Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85 April 2006
This publication was prepared by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, with the assistance of the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC). The NEVC is a nonprofit advocacy organization that was established to promote the use of 85% ethanol as a renewable form of alternative transportation fuel while enhancing agricultural profitability, advancing environmental stewardship, and promoting national energy independence.
Ethanol Industry Scrapbook 2007: Tales from the Heartland
A Renewable Fuels Association publication.
E85 Conversion Kits: Setting the Record Straight
A DOE Clean Cities Program web site.
An Economic Examination of Potential Ethanol Production in Texas
SECO commissioned this 2003 report by Texas A & M University's Department of Agricultural Economics to provide a broad overview of ethanol production and to evaluate its potential as an economic development strategy for Rural Texas. This abbreviated version of the full report includes the Executive Summary and the Summary and Conclusions.
The Economic Feasibility of Ethanol Production from Sugar in the U.S.
A U. S. Department of Agriculture 2006 report.
Outlook for Biomass Ethanol Production and Demand
An in-depth look by DOE's Energy Information Administration
Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues 2006
A report for Congress by the U.S. Library of Congress' Congressional Research Service.
Ethanol Producer Magazine
Biodiesel Links
Our country is on the verge of a dramatic change for how we power our cars, our homes and our businesses. And innovation-including innovations in biodiesel-is the catalyst of this change. Stephen Johnson, EPA Administrator
BIODIESEL ORGANIZATIONS
Biodiesel Coalition of Texas (BCOT)
BCOT is a Texas non-profit corporation formed by biodiesel producers, distributors, and retailers, as well as agricultural interests that provide biodiesel producers feedstock for their fuel. BCOT singular mission is to band together competitors within the biodiesel industry and, along with allies in the agricultural community, work to shape regulatory and tax policies that will ensure the success of this emerging industry in Texas.
National Biodiesel Board (NBB)
The NBB is a national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.
BQ-9000: National Biodiesel Accreditation Program
This is a voluntary program for the accreditation of producers and marketers of biodiesel fuel called BQ-9000. The program is a unique combination of the ASTM standard for biodiesel, ASTM D 6751, and a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices. BQ-9000 is open to any biodiesel manufacturer, marketer or distributor of biodiesel and biodiesel blends in the United States and Canada.
American Soybean Association (ASA)
The ASA is a national trade association representing soybean growers in the United States. The web site includes information on biodiesel.
BIODIESEL ONLINE RESOURCES
United States (Federal) Incentives and Laws
This is a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) web site.
Biodiesel Hotline
As truckers increasingly demand homegrown biodiesel, a new toll-free number will help them find retail availability anywhere in the United States. The Biodiesel Hotline, (866)-BIODIESEL or (866) 246-3437, is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available to all drivers of diesel vehicles, including cars and pick-up trucks. Retail pump locations can be found from biodiesel.org , and those that are truck accessible are currently searchable on BioTrucker.com, but for truckers who do not have access to the Internet, the Biodiesel Hotline is the way to go.
Fuel Quality Enforcement Guidelines
The NBB developed the online Fuel Quality Enforcement Guide to provide guidance on actions for anyone who has concerns about the quality of their biodiesel fuel. Also see this NBB web page which offers additonal Fuel Quality Information.
Specification for Biodiesel (B100)
A National Biodiesel Board (NBB) fact sheet .
Straight Vegetable Oil as a Diesel Fuel?
This is a fact sheet put out by the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program.
Guide to Buying Biodiesel
A National Biodiesel Board (NBB) document.
Biodiesel Cold Weather Guide for Consumers, Fleet Managers and Distributors
A National Biodiesel Board (NBB) document.
Biodiesel Retail Fueling Sites in Texas
This is a National Biodiesel Board (NBB) web site.
Biodiesel Distributors in Texas
This is a National Biodiesel Board (NBB) web site.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
This DOE database contains fueling stations for the following alternative fuels: compressed natural gas (CNG), 85% ethanol (E85), liquefied petroleum gas/propane (LPG), biodiesel (BD), electric, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Map of Retail Fueling Sites Nationwide
This is an NBB interactive map.
Historical Biodiesel Production Chart: 1999-2006
THis is an NBB graph illustrating biodiesel production
Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines, 3rd Edition
U. S. Department of Energy 2006 guidelines.
Emissions Calculator
This NBB web site offers an emissions calculator, which provides average changes in the pounds of emissions reductions based off of EPA sources.
Biodiesel Freeze Point Calculator
A BioDiesel Now web page. Calculate where various biodiesel blends should start to get too thick in the cold weather.
Just Ask Ben!
You've got biodiesel questions. Ben has quick and accurate answers. Recognized as the nation's most reliable and trusted source for biodiesel information. Ben is now available to serve you through an alliance with the National Biodiesel Board and the Petroleum Marketers Association of America. At last, information that you can use to grow your business!
Biodiesel Education & Research
A University of Idaho web site.
Biodiesel Bulletin
Keep up with the latest biodiesel activities by reading the National Biodiesel Board's newsletter.
Biodiesel Magazine
Guide to Buying Biodiesel
Provided by the National Biodiesel Board as a guide for consumers, fleet managers, and distributors.
Where Can I Buy Biodiesel?
This web site includes a list of biodiesel fuel locations in Texas.
Biodiesel Education Network
An National Biodiesel Board online newsletter.
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