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a quick overview of the technology with resources for more info Biodiesel is a clean-burning fuel produced from vegetable oils and animal fats through a chemical reaction and meeting ASTM D 6751 standards, which ensure that all biodiesel behaves in the same way.
Biodiesel contains no petroleum, but it can be blended at any level with oil or diesel. Biodiesel is different than ethanol and is also different from running an engine or boiler on vegetable oil. Common biodiesel myths:
1. "Biodiesel is cheaper than conventional diesel and/or gasoline"--unless you make your own, in most cases it isn't any cheaper but it does help us diversify our fuel system and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels
2. "100% biodiesel can be used year-round"--in most cases this is not true and if the temperature drops below 32 degrees biodiesel can gel and create problems. Blends of no more than 20% are recommended during days when the temperature is below 32 degrees. USES OF BIODIESEL
It can be used in home heating oil systems safely with no modifications to the fuel tanks, pumps or burners in concentrations up to 5% biodiesel. For fuel blends between 6% and 20%, minor changes (including a pump with proper seals) may be required. Up to 100% biodiesel can be used in any diesel-burning vehicle with no modifications. In fact, the high lubricity of biodiesel lubricates your diesel engine and prolongs its life. You can buy the biodiesel from one of the providers listed in this directory, or you can make your own out of fresh or used vegetable oil. For more information on biofuels, visit Steel City Biofuels's Resource Center. . .  FIND RETAIL LOCATIONS FOR BUYING BIODIESEL
You can purchase biodiesel of various blends (5%, 10% and up to 100%) at retail locations across Pennsylvania for use as heating oil or in your private vehicle or commercial fleet. 
. . .or FIND A DIESEL CAR TO CONVERT
You can also purchase a diesel car, truck or piece of equipment and run it on vegetable oil (after a simple $2,000 - $3,000 conversion, ask Fossil Free Fuel about this) and/or biodiesel. Popular diesel cars used for this are Volkswagons and Mercedes-Benz. Use eBay, Craig's List or other such national or local resources to find a diesel vehicle. Warning: making your own biodiesel involves the use of dangerous chemicals and we highly recommend that you research the dangers and protect yourself--as well as dispose of the chemicals in a responsible way by contacting your solid waste authority. Add a Company to the Directory |
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www.afsenergy.com
Jay Clark, VP of Sales
420 Oak St.
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0170
(717) 763-0286
(717) 439-6495
(717) 763-1066 (fax)
Company Overview
AFS Energy Systems, based in Central Pennsylvania, is an international engineering and manufacturing firm specializing in Biomass / Renewable Energy Wood-fired boiler, dust collection, fuel storage and material transfer systems.
Products & Services
Analysis, design, fabrication, engineering, installation and service of biomass fuel boilers and support equipment.
Certifications
Certifications related to the design and manufacture of boilers and related systems.
AMERIgreen Energy
http://www.amerigreen.com
Aubrey Bauman, Sales & Marketing Administrator
1862 Charter Lane, Suite 101
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-665-1402
FAX: 717-665-1403
tlackey1@comcast.net
Company Overview
Mission Improve our country's energy independence for current and future generations. Providing domestically produced petroleum, biofuels, propane, natural gas and electricity through our growing network of committed AMERIgreen distributors. Vision Our Success is dependent on the success of our distributors. Everything we do is aimed at helping our distributors succeed. With over six decades of experience in the petroleum industry, the founders of AMERIgreen's interest in alternative energy became clear during the oil embargo of the early 1970s. They realized they were not just oil suppliers, but energy suppliers. Their vision, resources, and strong industry affiliations helped pioneer their early efforts in establishing a strong, energy independent America. Total commitment to customers is our highest priority. Today, we have built a strong team of leading industry experts who take pride in being recognized as a trusted, long-term partner our customers have always counted on for guaranteed quality, procurement, and logistics concerns. With this, our commitment to you is to deliver the exceptional personal service you deserve. If you aren't satisfied, neither are we. That's a promise. The AMERIgreen vision of Energy Independence. America's dependence on oil is one of the most serious threats that our nation faces. It bankrolls dictators, pays for nuclear proliferation, and funds both sides of our struggle against terrorism. It puts the American people at the mercy of unstable gas prices, stifles our innovation and limits our ability to compete. Realizing this, the vision of our founders has never been stronger than it is today. If there was ever a time when a major shift in the U.S. energy economy was possible, it is now. Decades of pioneering research and development by both government and industry, have yielded new technologies that turn abundant domestic energy sources-including biomass, into transportation fuels and heat. We feel strongly, that as a nation, we have the ingenuity and determination necessary to create an energy secure America. We can discover and implement new ways of building America’s use of domestic, non-polluting renewable energy that create jobs, improves our security, and strengthens the health of our Nation and our economy.
Products and Services
100% American Fuels, Petroleum, biofuels, propane, natural gas, electricity, lubes/motor oils, concrete form release, Branding Marketing & Communication Solutions, Risk Management and Procurement Strategy, and FlexBurn (B100 oil burner).
Certifications
BQ9000 Marketer- since 2010, active National BioDiesel Board Member, and active Philadelphia Clean Cities Member.
EcoHeat Solutions LLC
www.EcoHeatSolutions.com
George Whiting, CEO
153 Washington St.
East Walpole, MA 02032
(877)-317-0700
info@ecoheatsolutions.com
Company Overview
EcoBoiler wood pellet central heating boilers. We work through local installers. EcoBoilers can save you 30-60% on your fuel costs over oil and propane. Furthermore, wood pellets are a renewable and sustainable fuel, thus better for the environment. Wood pellets are manufactured in PA, so your heating dollars can stay in PA.
Products and Services
EcoBoiler wood pellet boilers plus pellet burners, pellet storage bins, augers, and controllers.
Certifications
ASME (Every boiler is tested and verified to meet standards set by American Society of Mechanical Engineers) UL-391 (Solid-Fuel Central Furnances, received 2010)
Fossil Free Fuel LLC
www.fossilfreefuel.com
223 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 894-8184
Email: info@fossilfreefuel.com
Company Overview
Alternative Fuel System Design and Service
Products & Services
We provide kits and individual components to convert diesel engines to run on straight vegetable oil as well as installation and maintenance service. We sell filtered and dewatered vegetable oil for on-road and off-road fuel use.
Glassmere Fuels
www.glassmerefuel.com
Bob Tearsky
1967 Saxonburg Blvd.
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 265-4646
Email: customerservice@glassmerefuel.com
Keystone Biofuels
www.keystonebiofuels.com
Wilson Chuck
Harrisburg, PA
(717) 761-3511
Email: jenna@keystonebiofuels.com
Keystone Clean Air
www.slideshare.net/tomlackey
Tom Lackey
123 Pembroke Ct
Exton, PA 19341
(610)-363-7649
FAX: (610)-363-7649
tlackey1@comcast.net
Company Overview
Keystone Clean Air is a 14 year old company now specializing in energy conservation. We are manufacturer's rep/recruiter for KVAR Energy Savings, Inc. of Daytona Beach, FL. We slow down the electric company's kWh billing meter by adding capacitance on the customer's side of the meter. Guaranteed savings of at least 6% and payback period averages under two years.
Products and Services
KVAR Energy Controllers, both single and three phase. Customer's needs are analyzed with patented (US Patent #5440442)sizing equipment. There are 100 pre-engineered controllers with varying amounts of capacitance (kVARs) available. Units for residential breaker panels, and units for fractional horsepower motors up to 800hp, 600 volt motors. www.kvarec.com
Certifications
NASA tested 11/22/96, U.S.Green Building Council(LEED) member since 2008, Underwriters Laboratories UL Listed 11/26/2007, Canadian Standards Assoc CSA certified LR78409, Conformite Europeene CE certified, Recycling of Hazardous Substances RoHS compliant 6/27/2007, Cleaner and Greener certified.
Lake Erie Biofuels
www.lakeeriebiofuels.com
Mike Noble, President
1540 East Lake Road
Erie, PA 16511
814-528-9200
MNoble@lakeeriebiofuels.com
Company Overview
Lake Erie Biofuels is the largest biodiesel production facility in the east, with a production capacity of 45 million gallons per year. It is the only BQ-900 certified producer and marketer in Pennsylvania, ensuring all biodiesel meets or exceeds ASTM standards.
Products & Services
B100 and B99.9 produced in a multi-feedstock continuous flow system
Certifications
Lake Erie was given the BQ-9000 Producer and BQ-9000 Marketer certifications in August, 2008. The National Biodiesel Accreditation Program is a cooperative and voluntary program for the accreditation of producers and marketers of biodiesel fuel called BQ-9000®. The program is a unique combination of the ASTM standard for biodiesel, ASTM D6751, and a quality systems program that includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management practices. The BQ-9000® MARKETER category is for distribution companies who sell biodiesel and biodiesel blends. This is an important designation, because proper handling of biodiesel is as critical to fuel quality as proper production.
Maine Energy Systems
http://www.maineenergysystems.com
Maine Energy Systems
Maine Energy Systems
Matt Bray, Sales Manager
8 Airport Road
Bethel, ME 04217
(207) 824-6749
FAX: (207)-824-4816
matt@mainenergysystems.com
Company Overview
Maine Energy Systems provides wood pellet heating solutions with the hands-off convenience of liquid fuel. Wood pellets, a biomass buel, are a renewable and economical domestic alternative to oil. MESys licensed OkoFEN wood pellet boiler heat with consistent reliability and without pellet handling.
Products and Services
MESys is currently the sole U.S. importer for market leader Austrian OkoFEN wood pellet boilers. Maine Energy Systems is also the first in the country to deliver wood pellets with a fully pneumatic truck.
Certifications
All OkoFEN boilers sold through MESys are ASME certified pressure vessells and are UL tested and listed for sale in the U.S.
Middletown Biofuels LLC
www.cq-inc.com
Glenn A. Shirley, General Manager
414 Innovation Drive
Blairsville, PA 15717
gshirley@cq-biofuels.com
(724) 459-4818
(724) 459-8535 (fax)
Company Overview
Middletown Biofuels owns and operates a 4-MGPY biodiesel production facility in Middletown, PA (Dauphin County). Our product is produced from 100% soybean oil, and meets all required ASTM fuel specifications. Middletown Biofuels is an affiliated company of CQ Inc., an energy/fuels technology and operations company based in Blairsville, PA (Indiana County).
Products & Services
B100 Biodiesel; Crude Glycerol (byproduct)
Certifications
Member – National Biodiesel Board (NBB), Member – PA Biodiesel Procedures Group (PABPG)
Oil Region Biofuels
www.oilregionbiofuels.com
191 Howard St.
Franklin, PA 16323
Email: e-mail located on site
R. W. Heiden Associates, LLC
www.supersleuthchemists.com
Richard W. Heiden, Ph.D.
PO Box 5001
1026 New Holland Avenue
Lancaster PA 17601
biodiesel@supersleuthchemists.com
(717) 299-6860
FAX: (717) 299-6868
Company Overview
For over 15 years we have worked with the biofuels industry on process development, system diagnostics, product quality assessments and improvement. We offer emerging and established companies ASTM testing and laboratory support programs.
Products & Services
1) Process and laboratory consulting services. 2) Laboratory investigations and ASTM testing.
Steel City Biofuels
www.steelcitybiofuels.psu.edu
Nathaniel Doyno
214 N. Lexington St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Email: n.doyno@psu.edu
Company Overview
Steel City Biofuels is a program of Penn State dedicated to building the awareness, technology, policy, and infrastructure necessary for the widespread production and use of sustainable biofuels throughout Pennsylvania.
Products & Services
Fleet conversion and training, technical consulting, and educational workshops. ASTM biodiesel, educational media (books, magazines, and videos).
United Biofuels
www.united-biofuels.com
Arnie Nelson
600 Farmbrook Ln.
York, PA 17406
(717) 764-9900
Email: arnie.nelson@united-biofuels.com
FAX: (717) 764-9901
Company Overview
Producer of high quality biodiesel meeting ASTM D 6751. Capable of producing from multiple feedstocks. Currently producing from Poultry Fats. Glycerol produced as a byproduct is being sold into several industries including agriculture and cement.
Products & Services
Biodiesel, Glycerol (byproduct).
United Oil Company
www.unitedoil.com
Charles Cross
1800 N. Franklin St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 231-1270
Email: sales@unitedoil.com
FAX (412) 231-1384
Company Overview
Founded in 1906, United Oil company is located in Pittsburgh PA's North Side. Historically, United has and will continue to produce specialty industrial lubricants servicing the steel and aluminum industries. United also now produces biodiesel mainly for commercial fleets.
Products & Services
Producer and provider of ASTM biodiesel.
Worley & Obetz Inc.
www.worleyobetz.com
Greg Flory
85 White Oak Rd. PO Box 429
Manheim,PA 17545
1 (800) 697-6891
FAX: (717) 665-2867
gflory@worleyobetz.com
Company Overview
Worley & Obetz is full service total energy provider to the south central PA region. Family owned and in business 60 years strong, we provide propane, alternative electricity and natural gas supply, bio-heating oil, a complete menu of motor fuels both retail and commercial, on-site fleet fueling, complete HVAC service and installation, residential and commercial solar, geothermal and wind energy solutions. We are a proud supplier of 100% American drilled and refined heating oil and motor fuels, promoting and doing our part to advance Americas Energy Independence.
Products & Services
100% American drilled and refined fuels, propane, competitive electricity and natural gas rates, HVAC installs and service, Solar-Geothermal-Wind Energy solutions.
Certifications
Registered PA contractor PA25919, Members of the National Oil Heat Association, National Propane Association, Afrec, Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities. Top 100 Fastest growing companies 2011(Central Pennsylvania Business Journal)
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