Biodiesel is the name of a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources. It's simple to use, biodegradable, nontoxic, and essentially free of odor.

It contains no petroleum, but can be blended at any percentage with petroleum diesel to create a biodiesel blend, such as B20, or 20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel.

It can be used in existing distribution infrastructure including tanks, pumps, and transports, virtually eliminating the need for investment in expensive new distribution modalities.

Biodiesel can be used in compression-ignition (diesel) engines with little or no modifications. When not blended with petroleum diesel, it is also used by many agencies, companies, and consumers at a 100% concentration, resulting in up to 80% reduction in some categories of emissions.

Biodiesel is produced from renewable sources, called feedstocks, including substantial amounts now produced from non-food feedstocks, such as waste vegetable oil (WVO) and rendered animal fats and oils.

Biodiesel operations create clean, green jobs for the economy. Biodiesel also helps reduce America's annual expenditures that exceed $700 billion on imported oil. It is a key component in energy independence planning at all levels.

Unlike petroleum refineries, biodiesel refineries provide a net positive impact to local communities. Biodiesel facilities are typically located on small parcels of property, and well-planned Microfineries are contained in buildings no larger than 6,000 to 8,000 square feet.