Green Mountain Power Trucks to Run on Green Fuel
August 19 2005 - 6:34PM
Business Wire
The next time you pass a Green Mountain Power linetruck on the
highway, you may notice a slight smell of French fries. That's
because Green Mountain Power's fleet of linetrucks will begin using
biodiesel fuel, an alternative fuel made from animal fat and
vegetable oil, primarily soybean, as a result of a new fuel
arrangement with Champlain Oil Company. "We're thrilled to be the
first company to introduce and supply bulk quantities of biodiesel
for commercial use in Chittenden County,' said Tony Cairns,
president of Champlain Oil Company. Green Mountain Power plans to
introduce the clean-burning, organically-produced fuel to its more
than 20 diesel engine trucks in the Chittenden and Addison County
areas on August 3. Additionally, the next fuel delivery to its
Washington County tank will be of biodiesel. The company also plans
to provide biodiesel to its trucks in its other service areas when
it becomes available. "We're really excited that we can reduce
emissions from our vehicles by using this fast-growing technology,"
said Mary Powell, Chief Operating Officer of Green Mountain Power.
"Biodiesel helps us to improve our environmental footprint by
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter. The use
of biodiesel is important for climate protection as well as local
air quality." Green Mountain Power will use B20 biodiesel, a 20
percent blend of biomaterial and 80 percent conventional diesel.
B20 biodiesel is the industry standard because it offers
significant emission reductions at an affordable price and works
with existing diesel engines. Using this fuel blend, Green Mountain
Power will make an immediate transition into cleaner burning fuel.
Champlain Oil Company will also supply biodiesel for the University
of Vermont from a pump at its main office on 45 San Remo Drive in
South Burlington. The fuel will also be available for the public at
a retail pump at the Jiffy Mart location at 1855 Shelburne Road.
Biodiesel is rapidly becoming recognized as an important
alternative to conventional fuel. According to the Vermont Biofuels
Association, an estimated 100 million gallons of biodiesel will be
produced in the U.S. by the end of 2005 - an increase of more than
75 million gallons over the past two years. Use of biodiesel in a
conventional diesel engine results in substantial reduction of
unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. In
addition to its environmental benefits, it uses fuel that is
produced domestically, decreasing the country's dependence on
foreign oil. "We have undertaken a variety of initiatives that help
the environment, like obtaining a generation mix that includes a
very low percentage of fossil fuels, pledging to reduce emissions
through the Chicago Climate Exchange, and committing to publishing
a sustainability report, and we are convinced that biodiesel will
help make a difference," added Powell of Green Mountain Power.
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