Over 80 individuals attended an informative workshop on domestically produced biofuels on March 17 at the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, Alabama. The workshop featured national biofuel experts offering insights into current and future applications for biofuels in Alabama, including biodiesel, ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG), and propane, and electricity.
The workshop coordinated by the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition first included sessions from state leaders and local representatives. Following, a representative from the Boone Pickens Company, Clean Energy Fuels, highlighted the benefits of CNG as a motor fuel. Alliance AutoGas and Blossman Gas joined with CleanFuelUSA to answer the question of why propane is the right choice right now for motor fuel use. Perspectives on the use and quality of ethanol and biodiesel were provided by national representatives from Growth Energy and the Renewable Energy Group.
“The workshop provided attendees the opportunity to learn about all types of alternative fuels,” noted Market Development Manager, Michelle Kautz. “I focused on how Growth Energy can assist retailers in installing E85 and blender pump equipment. I also announced the availability of the $2,500 and $5,000 grants that we are offering across the U.S.” (See information in introduction of this newsletter regarding funding).
The workshop was designed to appeal to a broad audience. Among the many groups that attended the event for its relevant and practical information represented city, county, and other governmental agencies and officials; fuel producers, distributors, and retailers; school districts, colleges, and universities; fleet and transportation managers; the media; and interested consumers.
