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Welcome to CU Biodiesel!
We are a non-profit student organization dedicated to advancing
the use and knowledge of biodiesel, a vegetable based and clean-burning
alternative to petroleum diesel. Our efforts are focused on the
University of Colorado at Boulder and the surrounding community.
We address the commonly held concern that the use of petroleum
diesel is done at the detriment of our health and environment
and necessitates a dependence on foreign oil. CU Biodiesel strives
to educate the private and public sectors about the production
and implementation of biodiesel and simultaneously promote it
as a renewable and valuable resource.
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and Upcoming Events
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Biodiesel 101: Workshop
This Sunday, 6/28, we will be hosting our monthly Biodiesel 101 Workshop on a Sunday from 1-4PM. We give you all the basics, and as much as the details as you want. If you would like to learn what biodiesel is, how it is made, where its used, and how you can get involved, this is for you. For the enthusiast or just the curious, we can delve into the chemistry, diesel engine mechanics, all-weather fuel system conversions, and processor design. We also know a fair amount about all the other alternative energies, why they aren't used now, and what barriers we'll have to overcome. It is free to students, and a $5 suggested donation for the public to cover costs. Please RSVP by emailing info@cubiodiesel.org Look forward to seeing you there!
ESTER
ESTER is our mobile Biodiesel research and education lab. It is our largest project, investigating ways to increase efficacy in the refinement of biodiesel and sustainability.s. learn more about ESTER.
Project Ester: Design Competition
2008 Winner: Alise Cohen
Volunteer with CU Biodiesel
There are many ways to get involved with CU Biodiesel and gain some real world experience right here on campus. See what positions are available
Biodiesel in ThailandThis is a page detailing the work of CU Biodiesel members over the summer and into the fall of 2006.click here to find out more. Energy is the vein that pumps life into modern society. For decades, the energy market has been dominated by the use of fossil fuels; where petroleum has been the milestone. Although the glorious age of crude has skyrocketed new industries, it has brought devastating consequences to the environment, as well as social, political and economic tribulations. As a student organization, we are committed to reducing the use of petroleum diesel fuel, a major contributor to global climate change. A higher necessity, equally valuable as political and economical will, is awareness.
Check out the Common Good video on Boulder Biodiesel!! Better have a fast connection as this is 80 some megs. It discusses last years conference. video The biodiesel tax incentive was signed by the President
. To read about the incentive click here: incentive. In partnership with Boulder Biodiesel, members of
both groups recently help build a processor in Bogota,
Columbia, for las Gaviotas. One year ago at the Sustainable
Resources Conference, Paulo Lugari, the founder of
Las Gaviotas, met with members of both groups and
invited them down to assist in the construction of
a biodiesel processor. Thanks to Evan Belser, a draft
research paper outlining the trip and the knowledge
gained is now available
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Biodiesel on CU Campus
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In our first year, the University of Colorado used of over 10,000 gallons of biodiesel. We now use over 50,000 gallons of B20 annually.
All of the 13 diesel passenger buses ("Buff Buses") are now using 20% biodiesel (B20). Plus we have ten trucks and two recycling vehicles operating on biodiesel blends.
For a full excel spreadsheet of statistics: vehicles.xls
One of CU's trash trucks and a pickup truck that gathers recycling has switched to B20.
We are currently in the design phase of a new education and production facility. This mobile processor will be a research and education tool that we will take to workshops, events, and schools a around Colorado. Construction is already underway, look for ESTER coming to a place near you soon. We are offering biodiesel and sustainability lectures/workshops to all CU classes. This is open to all courses and departments and can be tailored to fit individual needs. If you would like CU biodiesel members to come to your class then send an e-mail to info@cubiodiesel.org to schedule a time.
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Contact CU Biodiesel
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Research and Development Director:
Josh Maynard
Maynard@cubiodiesel.org
Outreach Director:
Josh Jaffe
Jaffe@cubiodiesel.org
Education Program Director:
Position Open! You should apply!
Learn more...
Director bios
Office
University Memorial Center 345
UCB 207
Boulder, CO 80309
303.492.5449
Office Hours
Summer Hours
By Appointment
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CU Biodiesel is a proud supporter of the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. The SBA is devoted to implementation and advocacy of practices that make biodiesel's production and use as sustainable as possible. Please visit their website to learn more about supporting the most environmentally conscious biodiesel business.
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