Biodiesel
From Kresge Library
Compiled By Jennifer Zimmer
Questions? kresge_library@umich.edu
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[edit] Kresge Library Databases
- Biodiesel production by country since 2000, with forecasts to 2020, for 17 countries, including the US (Databases > Transporation Biofuels > Biodiesel)
- Listing of biodiesel plants for 17 countries. Includes capacity and feedstock information as well as under construction and planned plants.
- Market analysis and forecasts for the biodiesel industry for the US and several other countries. (Research > Industry > Transportation Biofuels)
- Note: Reports and data cannot be downloaded from this database. Reports display best using Internet Explorer.
[edit] General Information
- Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
- A one-stop site for information on the basics of biodiesel, prices, blends, production, distribution, station locations and legislations and incentives. From the US Department of Energy.
[edit] Pricing
- Average Retail Fuel Prices in the US
- From the US Department of Energy. Prices for B20, B2/B5, B99/B100, gasoline and other alternative fuels. Based on Alternative Fuels Price Report. Download as Excel spreadsheet.
- Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report
- From the US DOE's Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center. Gives average at the pump pricing by PADD for several different alt fuel types, including biodiesel
[edit] Production
- Monthly Energy Review - Renewable Energy - Biodiesel Overview
- Excel download, data from 2001-present. Includes production capacity, imports & exports.
- See Alternative Energy eTrack in the Kresge Databases section for more production and capacity information.
[edit] Consumption
- EIA Estimated Consumption of Vehicle Fuels in Native Units by Fuel Type 2003-2007
- Estimated Consumption of Vehicle Fuels in the United States, by Fuel Type, 2003 - 2007
- U.S. Biodiesel Production, Exports, and Comsumption
- Trend of U.S. biodiesel production, exports, and consumption from 2001-2008
- Monthly Energy Review - Renewable Energy - Biodiesel Overview
- Excel download, data from 2001- present
[edit] Fueling Stations
- Biodiesel Trucker
- BioDiesel Fueling stations with blends
- Biodiesel Fueling Station Locations
- Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center
- Alternative Fueling Station Location Mapping
- Map stations near a particular address or by fuel type. Visual representation on a map.
- TransAtlas
- Shows alternative fueling stations by fuel type, vehicle density, and production facilities for the US. Developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
- State and Alternative Fuel Provider Fleets
- Includes State and Alternative Fuel Provider Biodiesel History; Trend of EPAct biodiesel purchases and credit trades from 1999-2006; State EPAct Biodiesel - History Trend of state EPAct biodiesel purchases and credit trades from 1999-2006; Alternative Fuel Provider EPAct Biodiesel History -Trend of fuel provider EPAct biodiesel purchases and credit trades from 1999-2006 - Downloadable Excel file
[edit] Quality/Standards
- National Biodiesel Board Fuel Quality Information
- Includes links to specifications, handling & usage guides, fuel quality policy, state fuel quality index, and fuel quality enforcement guidelines
- BQ-9000 - National Biodiesel Accreditation Program
- Includes certified marketers, producers and company lists
- ASTM D 6751 Specification - available through the Engineering Library
- Once at the site, click on the "IHS Standards Expert" link.
- On the search page, search for "ASTM D 6751" in the Document Number box.
- Uncheck the "most recent revision" option and click search.
[edit] Legislation
- Federal Biodiesel Incentives and Laws
- Links to federal legislation, including the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program and major tax incentives.
- State Biodiesel Incentives and Laws - Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicle Data Center
- Clickable map to lists of laws & incentives from the 50 states.
- Federal Tax Credit Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
- The EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard Program
- Has links to regulations and proposed rulemaking to carry out regulations set forth in the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2008.
