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Biodiesel - SSEMC Biodiesel can work for you Ernie Pollitzer, PE Owner/Senior Engineer 2 GOALS Biodiesel Issues can be easily managed Benefits of Biodiesel Immediate & Long Term Biodiesel is a Renewable Fuel

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Biodiesel - SSEMC

Ernie Pollitzer, PE Owner/Senior Engineer

“Biodiesel can work for you”

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2 GOALS

Biodiesel Issues – can be easily managed Benefits of Biodiesel – Immediate & Long

Term

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Biodiesel is a Renewable Fuel

 2007 EPA Renewable

Fuel Standard Program

 Incorporates renewable

fuels into US Transportation Fuel Market

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11 Facilities

Biodiesel Facilities* – circa 2017

* Includes 4 renewable diesel facilities

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State Programs

 Fuel Tax Exemptions

– most popular

 Blending Incentives

– school buses

 Tax Credit

Incentives

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Biodiesel Issues

 Lower Energy – 5-8% less energy, but higher Cetane  Fuel Filter Plugging – caused by diesel  Cold Weather Properties – Can use B20 just below

freezing

 Engine Warranty – list increasing every year

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BIODIESEL ISSUES

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Immediate Values of Using Biodiesel

Drop-In Fuel, can be used immediately No big investment required

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Immediate Values of Using Biodiesel

Drop-In Fuel, can be used immediately No big investment required Competitive Fuel Pricing – 10 cents below

diesel rack pricing

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Improved Maintenance - Lubricity

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Improved Maintenance – Cleaner Engine

Fuel Injectors Diesel Particulate Filter – 50%

lower PM

Lower Regeneration Cycles

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Lower GHG Emissions

86% GHG Reductions with Waste Oils

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11 Facilities

Biodiesel Facilities* – circa 2017

* Includes 4 renewable diesel facilities

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Biodiesel - SSEMC

Ernie Pollitzer, PE Owner/Senior Engineer