Biodiesel in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's street sweepers, trash trucks, fire trucks, and other large equipment run on B20, a blend of biodiesel and petroleum diesel!

What is Biodiesel?

Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made by refining renewable organic materials such as vegetable oils and animal fats.

Why is Biodiesel Better than Regular Diesel?

A 1998 study by the US Department of Energy and the US Department of Agriculture showed that biodiesel is cleaner than petroleum diesel. According to the study, biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 78 percent compared to petroleum diesel! Why is it so much cleaner? Because biodiesel has a closed carbon cycle - the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere when biodiesel is burned is recycled by growing plants, which are later processed into biodiesel. Read more >>

"AlbuquerqueGreen" on the Road

Mayor Chávez and the City of Albuquerque recognized the benefits of biodiesel early on and have already responded by outfitting the City fleet of cars and trucks with:

• 1200 biodiesel-powered vehicles, including trash trucks, fire trucks, and street sweepers.
• Five biodiesel fueling facilities.

Learn More

• National Biodiesel Foundation - The biodiesel industry's national trade association.
• Biodiesel FAQ - Answers to frequently asked questions about biodiesel, provided by the National Biodiesel Foundation.
• Department of Energy Biodiesel Resources - Biodiesel resources from DOE's Clean Cities program.
• US Environmental Protection Agency Biodiesel Emissions Analysis - The EPA's analysis of the emission effects of biodiesel.
• Biodiesel America - A campaign to convert school buses to biodiesel fuel.
• BioWillie - Willie Nelson's biodiesel brand.
• Project Bio-Bus - A group of college students drove a biodiesel-powered school bus around the US to raise awareness and promote the use of biodiesel fuel.
• Biodiesel for Kids factsheet from the National Biodiesel Board.