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Northern Biodiesel
Northern Biodiesel is a new and innovative energy company specializing in alternative fuels. Northern Biodiesel is the only local producer of biodiesel for Upstate New York. We are able to produce ASTM 6751 certified Biodiesel. Our facility has the capacity to blend biodiesel to any percentage with petroleum diesel. Northern Biodiesel can ship biodiesel anywhere worldwide. We can use a fuel trucking company of your choice or we have a set of select transporters. Local delivery is offered at competitive rates.
Current Events
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SCHUMER: TAX INCENTIVE VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF NORTHERN BIODIESEL MUST BE RENEWED; FACILITY HAS POTENTIAL TO BE A HUB OF SIGNIFICANT REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND JOB GROWTH ...more
Schumer Fights for Biodiesel Producers YNN Rochester
The federal tax credit that made biodiesel an affordable alternative fuel expired on January 1, in effect paralyzing what was a growing industry throughout the country.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D) was in Ontario, Wayne County Thursday reassuring New York's only commercial biodiesel producer that he is fighting to get that dollar per gallon subsidy reenacted by the end of next month.
"We'd be at full production right now if it wasn't for the incentive. I don't want to blame it on the incentive, but many of our customers did cancel because of it," John Vavalo, Northern Biodiesel Senior Vice President said.
Vavalo said the plant produces no by-product or waste, but has created seven jobs at the plant and several spinoff jobs in the rail and trucking companies that transport the biodiesel, and on the local farms that grow necessary ingredients.
"It's made here. It’s sold here. All of our feedstock comes from here and all of the money that my employees and that we make here we put back into the local economy," Vavalo said.
Vavalo said Northern Biodiesel has the capability to produce one million gallons of biodiesel a month for diesel engines, generators or heating oil. ...more
Schumer: Biodiesel Plant At Risk WROC-TV/Rochester Homepage.net
"The dollar tax incentive assures us that we are competitive with regular diesel fuel right now. The federal government subsidizes the petroleum industry as well, so if we lose our incentive, we lose our competitive advantage over the regular fuel," said Schumer. ...more
Keith Urban's Green Powered Tour YNN Rochester
When country music star Keith Urban rolled into Rochester for a Sunday night concert, he traveled with a crew of 75 in dozens of vehicles. Most of those vehicles are green powered, and were filled up by a local company.
Urban made the conversion to biodiesel about three years ago.
"It's a good idea to help the environment,” said Dan Fisher, Urban’s lead truck driver. “It was his thought and he wanted to do it. It was easy enough to set up and we're finding more and more fuel and it's easier to get now. It's working out good for us."
And it works out well for local companies such as Northern Biodiesel of Ontario. The Wayne County based firm got the fueling contract for Urban's Rochester stop. Teaming with Samson Fuel, Northern Biodiesel provided 2,500 gallons to refuel Urban's fleet.
"This is the type of thing we really need,” said John Vavalo, vice president of sales and marketing for Northern Biodiesel. “We want to get publicity out there. I'd say the majority of Rochester doesn't even know that the only biodiesel production facility in New York State is pretty much in Rochester, New York. So that's a good thing for us." ...more
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Biodiesel Blending
Biodiesel fuel is a direct substitute for petroleum diesel. Northern Biodiesel is able to produce ASTM 6751 certified biodiesel. Our facility has the capacity to blend biodiesel to any percentage with petroleum diesel.
On Road Fuel: This fuel is available for all users and is subject to local, State and Federal taxes.
Off Road Fuel: This fuel is available for most construction vehicles, farm vehicles and other approved users.
Home Heating Oil: Biodiesel is also used for home heating oil and is most often used as a 100% blend.
Company Future
The future of biodiesel is very exciting and important. Northern Biodiesel is proud to be contributing to the development of alternative fuels. We are taking orders for delivery. Please contact us for more information.
Sustainability
At Northern Biodiesel, we proudly embrace the sustainability principles put forth by the National Biodiesel Board listed below. We consistently implement practices of sustainability in our daily operation.
Principles
- Biodiesel production shall follow all applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which it is produced.
- Biodiesel projects shall be developed and operated under appropriate, transparent, and participatory processes that involve all relevant stakeholders.
- Biodiesel shall contribute to climate change mitigation by significantly reducing lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions as compared to fossil fuels. Producers shall strive to continuously improve that reduction.
- Biodiesel production shall support human rights and labor rights, and shall ensure safe and decent working conditions.
- Biodiesel production shall contribute to the social and economic development of local communities.
- Biodiesel production shall strive to improve food security.
- Throughout the supply chain, the biodiesel industry shall implement management systems that maintain and strive to improve biodiversity, areas of High Conservation Value, and the quality of natural resources such as soil, air, and water.
- Biodiesel production shall respect natural resource rights, such as land and water rights.
- All participants throughout biodiesel supply chain shall be dedicated to the ideal of continuous improvement. Members shall, through ongoing efforts, make advancements in the economic, social and environmental performance of the industry.
Here is a link for more information on the Guiding Principles for Biodiesel Sustainability
Presentations
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Biodiesel PowerPoint Presentation "Sustainable Biodiesel: Large vs. Small Scale Production"
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