What are some other benefits to using biodiesel?
Biodiesel provides an energy balance that helps preserve and protect our natural resources. For every one unit of energy needed to produce biodiesel, 3.24 units of energy are gained! This is the highest energy balance of any fuel. It is domestically produced from renewable resources, thereby benefiting our nation’s farmers. We reduce our dependence on foreign petroleum by 20% using B20 biodiesel, and use of as little as 2% biodiesel each year in the US would extend the fossil diesel supply almost four-fold for every gallon of diesel replaced by biodiesel. Superior lubricity is provided by biodiesel, even at very low-blend levels. This helps reduce equipment wear and premature breakdown. Additional economic impacts, such as increased employment, increased level of economic activity, and corresponding state and local tax revenue, will also occur. Can I use biodiesel in my vehicle and boat without making engine modifications? Blends of up to 20% biodiesel (mixed with petroleum diesel fuel
