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You can go to the following two links to connect with others interested in biodiesel
SVO
Connections
(Using straight vegetable oil for fuel)
Here is a list of some biodiesel enthusiasts
United States:
Alaska
Alaska - : Kathy Sue Justus -
email: m.justus@att.net
Is there anybody in Alaska using BioD? I am still reasearching and hope to make some soon
with the help of the book "From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank."
Arizona
Tuscson - Tucson Biodiesel Collective- Tucson, AZ
email: tucsonbiodiesel@onebox.com
voicemail: 520 566 0002
We are a new co-operative of 'homebrewers' making fuel for a few vehicles,
including many members who don't yet drive diesels but are learning along with
the rest of us. We are still working on our equipment but have been making lots
of 5-gallon bucket batches, and have an equally simple 15-gallon processor in
the works, hopefully to someday expand to a 55 gallon drum-based processor.
There are a couple of experienced homebrewers in the group, and several people
new to the process. The group sprang out of an informal free workshop held in a
downtown parking lot, and we hope to keep hosting workshops every couple of
months to educate others about just how simple it is. We've been focusing on
assembling our setup as cheaply as possible and our (soon-to be expanded to a
decent size) 15-gallon processor and all the hardware, etc has so far cost us
under $100 (and was functional after about 6 or so man-hours of assembly).
We've had a pretty easy time getting donations of equipment, some from the group
members, some from others, and as we don't yet have a permanent space to place
the majority of the setup mess we'll be putting the processor on a donated
trailer.
California
Berkeley
- J.P. Ross
- jpross@socrates.Berkeley.EDU
Energy and Resources Group
310 Barrows Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3050
(510) 643-2243
| Livermore - Ian Watson -
email: watson8@llnl.gov I have a 2000 VW Jetta TDI. I've been making biodiesel for about a month and have given talks about biodiesel, and my experience making it, to the Pollution Prevention Team at the Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Oakland - girl Mark - Biodiesel
Skillshare Project and DIY Skillshare Conference skillshare@onebox.com 510
496-2740 ext. 3957 Redway - klarson - email: klarson@appliedpower.com |
San Diego - RCOOR - email: zero529@yahoo.com
I'm still gearing up for my first batch of biodiesel; I don't actually own a diesel engine of any sort, so the motivation
hasn't really been there. As a chemist/biochemist by profession, I find it fun to think about. I'm looking
forward to experimenting, maybe even with alternative catalysts like lipase or
biguanides.
San Francisco - David Franke: - email: dfrankel@igc.org
international environmental business lawyer working on global warming
issues. In CA, I want to switch to a biodiesel as soon as possible and
want to get biodiesel used in our pilot project for carbon sequestration and
sustainable forestry in the Albion Watershed of the Mendocino
Redwoods. In Maui, I'm driving an old Mercedes diesel and just starting with
biofuel.
I am interested in working with folks to keep track of Greenhouse gas
emissions saved by using biofuel and working out ways of getting credit
under Kyoto Protocol.
Namaste :) David C. Frankel, 4th Wave Law, 580 California St., #500, SF CA
94104, fax/voicemail: 415-707-2109.
Colorado
Boulder - Shawn Antaya - email: antaya_s@hotmail.com
Been successfully producing and burning biodiesel for several months.
Successfully converted my '85 Jetta to burn straight veggie oil. Willing to help anyone in the area with making biodiesel. I'd like to learn more about growing algae
and extracting the oil (possible third world applications). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Connecticut
Hampton - Ross - email: ross@ctol.net
(northeast section, Windham County, "Quiet Corner"). Although currently having no actual involvement or experience with
biodiesel, I'm quite interested in the concept.
Florida
Summerland Key - Alison Higgins - email: Alison_Higgins@antiochsea.edu
Hawaii
Maui - Shaun Stenshol - email:
info@bio-beetle.com
I have used biodiesel since 1998 and am currently driving a 2000 VW Golf TDI
and the only fuel I have put in it is biodiesel made by Pacific Biodiesel, over
45,000 miles so far.
You can read more about my biodiesel experiences at www.bio-beetle.com
Maryland
Eastern Shore - Ron Cascio - email: rcascio@beachin.net
I live and work on Maryland`s Eastern Shore. We buy our biodiesel in bulk from
http://www.worldenergy.net/ and
power our 1989 Ford F250 and our 1996
VW Passat wagon with this wonderful fuel. We have gotten our county and the
largest town in our area to do a biodiesel pilot project with B20 last fall
(2000). The results were good and they are considering using it full time.
Presently trying to infect the members of Fred`s VW TDI Club http://www.tdiclub.com/
This fuel combined with these VWs that get 45 to 50 MPG are the
"Greenest" cars available in the U.S., puts the hybrids to shame for
now.
Missouri
West Plains - Bill - email: bdewitt@townsqr.com
I am making biodiesel and have a 1974 Mercedes 240 D
New Hampshire
Pittsfield - Cindy Perkins - email: cperkins@totalnetnh.net
I am just about to begin my first experiments with making BioD. Just getting lye and methanol is turning out to be quite a challenge. I hope to
use it all winter in my oil furnace/boiler, and find a diesel for my next car. I also envision beginning a business fabricating and selling BioD
processors to small-scale folks like myself. Please contact me with any questions, ideas,
support, or comments!
Oregon
Northwest - Michael Pfohman - pfohman@engr.orst.edu
I'm studying Biodiesel as at Oregon State University as a Grad student.
I've driven1200 miles on my own Biodiesel in my VW Jetta. Just got a
Diesel Vanagon that I'm outfitting as an "EcoVan". Goals include
implementing a reactor on campus to power the 15 diesel vehicles. Research
includes reactor design, Politics of Biodiesel in the NW, feedstock (oilseed,
and
algae), and the possibility of an alternate Biodiesel Board. I've been
researching this for 9 months now.
Pennsylvania
Leeper - T. Henry - email: tehenry@penn.com
Just learning about biodiesel and want to connect with people in my area.
Philadelphia - area- Greg Yohn - email: gjyohn@safeplace.net
I make 20 liters of Biodiesel a week. I'm interested in using Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) for fuel. I live near the Philadelphia Airport and will soon have my parts together.
Texas
San Antonio - James Jackson - email: JOJ@Texas.net
I make my biodiesel in small batches (8 - 10 gals/session) in 1-gallon pickle jars using my pickle jar mixer that I invented.
I drive a 1982 VW Rabbit PU on 100% Biodiesel from used vegetable oil. The odometer is busted, but I estimate over 1000 miles so far on
biodiesel.
Vermont
Burlington - My handle is paul b - email: v2fd36@us.ibm.com
I am making biodiesel from waste fryer grease and other vegetable oil sources. I have been
making biodiesel since October '99. I am currently running 100% BD in a '89 VW Jetta. I would like to run my off-grid house on a small diesel generator
as well. I am also experimenting with biodiesel in an oil-fired furnace. I have made a 20 minute biodiesel video for education purposes. Contact me
for details.
Washington
Seattle - Dante - email: dante@attorney-cpa.com
I'm running my 2000 VW Golf TDI on a 1/3 SoyGold 2/3 petrodiesel blend, but
am interested in making my own biodiesel since commercial biodiesel in the
Seattle area is too expensive to use except as an experiment. I'm also
researching federal excise tax issues related to biodiesel.
Australia
Queensland - John Volschenk - javol@primus.com.au
I have only started making Bd and have started running my Nissen Patrol on it. So far I
must say the savings are great.
Canada: www.alternatives.ca/biodiesel/index.html
Vancouver, BC Solar-James straightvegetableoil@yahoo.com
I am a hands-on / pioneer / mechanic / tinkerer of SVO for vehicle fuel and
renewable energy. I having been playing with SVO for 3 years now,
running a 3 ton truck off SVO,
Currently working on better pumping and filtering methods. Working on
perfecting a pump out of dumpster and drive away system. Currently on on a
5000 mile SVO excursion throughout the South West, USA
Germany: www.biodiesel.de
Turkey
Etimesgut/ANKARA- Hasan TURCAN
- email: biyomotorin@usa.net
I began my first batch of biodiesel trials in Turkey
during early August. I am still trying to produce biodiesel as home brew. My Contact Address: Huseyin TURCAN, Elvankent A-30 Blok No. 45,
Etimesgut/ANKARA 06000, TURKEY
United Kingdom:
Simon Wells - Simon.wells2@btinternet.com,
simon@cliffordcox.freeserve.co.uk
I've been making biodiesel for almost a year. Covered about 3000 miles mostly over the winter with no starting problems. I
make batches of about 50 litres at a time, soon to get a 205 litre drum, now I've a good supply of oil.
This page is dedicated to connecting people in the same geographical areas who want to make and/or use biodiesel. Let's share our information with each other so that more and more people can become familiar with the tremendous advantages of biodiesel.
