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Category Archives: Biofuels
Biodiesel Fact Sheet
This fact sheet, developed by Clean Cities, addresses the basics of biodiesel, how it differs from traditional diesel fuel, and answers frequently asked questions about biodiesel. Click here to read this fact sheet.… Read More
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Two Commercial Airlines to Start Using Biofuel Blends
On November 7, 2011 United Airlines flew the first-ever commercial flight using a biofuel blend, using biofuel and traditional jet fuel. They also announced that they plan to purchase 20 million gallons of biofuel per year to use in their … Read More
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Case Study on Biodiesel in Maine: Maine Standard Biofuels
Maine Clean Communities just completed a case study focused on Maine Standard Biofuels and their success in collecting waste kitchen oil in the Greater Portland area and processing it into biodiesel for use as a transportation fuel and home heating. … Read More
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Maine Standard Biofuels Update
Maine Standard Biofuels recently issued a newsletter reviewing its progress in 2010. To read the full newsletter, click here.
Some additional recent highlights:… Read More
Maine Standard Biofuels has signed up 150 restaurants to recycle their waste cooking oil. All the grease
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Alternative fuel tax credits extended
On Friday, Dec 17, 2010, the President signed into law H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. The bill includes a number of incentives for alternative fuels:
Posted in Alternative Fuel Updates, Announcements, Biofuels, Natural Gas, Propane
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December, 2009. Maine Clean Communities’ Biofuels Summit a Success
Showcasing groundbreaking biofuel production, Maine Clean Communities’ (MC2) recent Biofuels Summit was well-attended. It was also well-received – attendees were pleased with the utility and relevance of the presentations Continue reading
Maine Clean Communities Biofuels Summit
Maine Clean Communities Biofuels Summit
Portland, ME
December 8, 2009 Continue reading
Posted in Biofuels, Past Events
Tagged biofuels, Events, Upcoming MC2 Stakeholder Meetings
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Ribbon Cutting to Inaugurate the Opening of Maine Bio-Fuel
Maine Clean Communities is Co-Sponsoring: A Ribbon Cutting to Inaugurate the Opening of Maine Bio-Fuel
Speakers include: Governor John Baldacci Continue reading
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Potential for Biogas in Maine
Potential for Biogas in Maine
Portland, ME
March 19, 2009 Continue reading
Posted in Biofuels, Natural Gas, Past Events
Tagged biofuels, Compressed Natural Gas, methane
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