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The Benefits of Sustainable Community-Based Biodiesel
Concerns about global warming and the U.S. dependence on foreign oil are driving a historic shift from fossil fuels to biofuels and other types of renewable energy. Now more than ever it is important to focus on the benefits of a sustainable, local model for biodiesel in the United States in order to maintain local energy and economic security. Biodiesel that is created and used locally can benefit the community in many ways:
In order for biofuels to achieve these goals, it is essential that biofuel production be done in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Keeping the social and environmental impacts of feedstock, production and distribution in mind at all times. |
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U.S. Congress Extends Biodiesel Tax Credit |
U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 into law Oct. 3 shortly after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation with a 263 to 171 vote. The U.S. Senate approved the bill Oct. 1 by a vote of 74 to 25. The legislation, most widely known for bailing out the U.S. financial industry, also has important implications for the biodiesel industry. In addition, the law closes the splash and dash loophole, which allowed foreign produced biodiesel to enter the United States, be splash blended to claim tax incentives, and then shipped to a third country for use. For more information on this story click here. |
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SBA puts down roots at the "Home Grown Village" Farm Aid 2008 presented by Whole Foods Market The Stage at Farm Aid 2008 in Mannsfield, Massachussetts. This year's concert drew a crowd of over 20,000 and raised money for the cause of family farmers nationwide.
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This September the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance was lucky enough to be a part of the "Home Grown Village" at Farm Aid 2008. The Village was an educational experience filled with displays from organic farms, farm related youth groups and NGO's. Visitors learned the value of sustainability, and local sourcing for food as well as being exposed to alternative energies and fuel technologies. To learn more about this story and other exciting SBA related news click here to visit the SBA news page. |
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A Special Thank You to Organic Valley. |
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The SBA presents at the 2008 National Clean Cities Coordinators Retreat This year the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance was invited to Big Sky Montanna, to speak on Sustainability at the 2008 Clean Cities Coordinators Retreat. SBA staff gave a presentation on sustainable biodiesel, the importance of the community model and the progress of the SBA's mission so far. For more information on this exciting event click here to visit the SBA news page. |
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Interested in learning more about Sustainable Biodiesel? Click here for information on the documentary Revolution Green, by award winning documentarian Stephen Strout. The documentary tells the story of America's first sustainable biodiesel refinery, founded on Maui in 1996. |
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You can now travel from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, entirely on biodiesel and ethanol, say officials from Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee, along with representatives from the federal Department of Energy, joined together to dedicate Interstate 65 as America’s first biofuels corridor. This "biofuels corridor" will provide B20 and E85 to consumers at regular intervals. For more information on the Great Lakes to Gulf Coast Biofuel Corridor click here. |