Biodiesel como substituto de energia para o carvão

(Notícia em Inglês)
Dothan, Ala.-based renewable energy solutions firm Clean Energy Pathways Inc. has introduced a new line of custom-blended biodiesel for use as a Btu-substitute in coal-fired utility and commercial boilers, or for use in diesel-powered equipment.

Available as B20, B100 or other custom blends, the new fuels significantly reduce SOx, carbon dioxide and fly ash, as well as efficiency-robbing buildup of slag and soot that forms on boiler tubes during start-up, according to CEP CEO Gregory Clemons. He said the fuels meet ASTM D6751 specification and meets the criteria to quality for RFS2, creates carbon tax credits and will quality for the Renewable Electric Producer Tax Credit at 2.2 cents per kilowatt; or 22 cents per gallon based on 10 kilowatts per gallon.

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