Dispelling the Myths of Biodiesel Workshop
Maine Clean Communities held a workshop for fleets focused on biodiesel as a transportation fuel. We heard from experienced Maine fleet operators who are using biodiesel in blends of 5% to 40%. The workshop also addressed the basics of biodiesel including:
- Benefits of biodiesel as a transportation fuel
- Operational aspects of biodiesel for fleets
- Local biodiesel fuel suppliers and availability
- Dispelling the myths of biodiesel usage
- Biodiesel fuel storage and blending
- Cold weather considerations
- more!
Biodiesel Workshop for Fleets
Please see agenda and speakers’ presentations below.
AGENDA
1:00 p.m.
Welcoming Remarks – Steve Linnell, Coordinator, Maine Clean Communities
1:05-1:15 p.m.
Biodiesel Basics: Brief overview of fuel blends, production, benefits and use in fleet vehicles – Steve Linnell, Coordinator, Maine Clean Communities
1:15-2:00 p.m.
Local Suppliers: An update from local biodiesel suppliers on their production, availability and potential contract potential for local fleets –
Jarmin Kaltsas, President, and Matt Pemberton, Plant Manager, Maine Standard Biofuels;
Ed Burke, Chairman of the Board, Dennis K. Burke, Inc.;
Steven Levy, Managing Director, Sprague Energy
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Successful Use of Biodiesel in Fleets: Overview of and experience with using biodiesel in fleets –
Stephen Russell, Massachusetts Clean Cities Coordinator and former Keene, NH Fleet Services Supervisor and David Green, Fleet Manager, Oakhurst Dairy
Stephen Russell, Coordinator, Mass Clean Cities
3:00-3:30 p.m.
Discussion and Questions About Biodiesel