Bio- diesel opinions

In regard to using used deep-fry oil - it's less than a drop in the bucket. I've done it off and on for close to 40 years as have many others. And - I'm not an old hippie (although I did go to Woodstock to chase the hippie girls). The smart people used to keep their mouths shut about it. Now - people new to it seem inclined to start clubs, brag to the newspapers, etc. Subsequently a good thing has been just about ruined.

In regard to the law - there is a Federal exemption up to a certain amount of gallons that can be tax-free for home-made fuel. But - some states require their own tax and are militant about it.

With the question of companies producing it in high volumes? Total waste of time and money.

The rendering plant (dead animals) near me is turning the lard of the dead animals into bio-diesel. Again, small amount in the big picture, but something good.

Minnesota is putting 2% biodiesl in all of their diesel fuels. Most is made from crushed soybeans, as well as the rendering plant.

The problem with biodiesel is that it comes from oil seed crops, which tend to be pretty high priced from the start. So, it is a costly fuel, tho fairly easy to make and does return a pretty good net energy increase.

--->Paul

We have No. 2 oil being brought into town by 8,000 gallon tankers and distributed by 1,800 gallon delivery trucks. Restaurant recycling isn't even a blemish on the pimple on an elephant's rear end. I'm pretty frugal...this time of year I'm burning 5 gallons / week just for hotwater (if I left the boiler on all day long ;) )

(Although Frito Lay is putting in their own power plant that can burn natural gas...or oil...)