BENEFITS OF BIODIESEL

Renewable Fuel that Decreases Dependency on Foreign Petroleum Products.
Because biodiesel is made from renewable sources and requires only 31% of the energy contained in one gallon of fossil fuel1, biodiesel fuels extend our national petroleum supplies and reduce our reliance on imported oil.This is especially important in California where in 2004, 36% of all crude oil used was imported from overseas2.

Reduces Life Cycle Carbon Emissions.
Biodiesel made from recycled fats, oils and cooking greases is an Ultra-Low Carbon Fuel according to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and will reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% compared to petroleum diesel.

Reduces Harmful Emissions and Pollutants.
Biodiesel fuels reduce emissions of various pollutants and global warming gasessuch as CO, CO2, hydrocarbons and particulate matter by as much as 50% compared to conventional diesel3. Because biodiesel fuels can substantially reduce "air toxics" such as particulate matter and hydrocarbon emissions that have been proven to cause cancer and other life threatening illnesses, significant health benefits are also realized from biodiesel’s superior emissions profile. The higher the percentage content of biodiesel, i.e. using B20 instead of B5 fuels, the greater the reduction in harmful emissions and pollutants.

Safe.
Biodiesel contains no hazardous materials and is regarded as safe to use. A number of studies have found that biodiesel biodegrades much more rapidly than conventional diesel and thus is being increasingly used in environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, marine environments and national parks.

Easy to Use.
Biodiesel is a "drop in" technology for fuel blends of B20 or less. No new equipment or engine modifications are necessary. B2 to B20 blends can be stored in existing diesel fuel tanks and pumped with current diesel equipment. To ensure a problem-free experience with biodiesel, certain precautions should be taken as noted in the section "Guidelines for Biodiesel Usage".

Improves Lubricity.
Low lubricity diesel fuel may cause high wear and scarring, whereas high lubricity fuel may provide reduced wear and longer component life. Biodiesel fuel blends offer significantly higher lubricity than conventional diesel. This may be particularly important since nearly all diesel fuel is now Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel that has poor lubricating qualities.