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Buying Biodiesel - Guide to Buying Biodiesel

High quality biodiesel is available in all 50 states. Whether you are a fleet manager with hundreds of diesel vehicles, a farmer, or the owner of a diesel passenger vehicle interested in using biodiesel, there are several ways to purchase the fuel:

GUIDE FOR CONSUMERS

Consumers have more options than ever when it comes to using alternative fuels.  Many petroleum retailers now make biodiesel available at the filling station.  In fact, some cities like Las Vegas, Austin and Greenville, SC have more than a dozen biodiesel pumps.  If you have a diesel vehicle and a public pump nearby, using biodiesel is a breeze.  There are just a few things you should know first. 

 
 
 

GUIDE FOR FLEET MANAGERS

From NASA to New Belgium Brewery to the City of San Francisco, hundreds of fleets use biodiesel coast to coast.  If you’re a fleet manager considering making the simple switch to B20, this section will help get you started with handling and use guidelines, warranty statements, user testimony, biodiesel locations and other resources to help ensure your transition is smooth.

 
 
 

GUIDE FOR DISTRIBUTORS

More than a thousand petroleum distributors have discovered that biodiesel is a valuable product that can help make their businesses profitable while filling a demand their competitors miss.  In this section, we offer training videos, handling guidelines, information on the tax incentive and many other resources to help maximize your biodiesel business. 

 
 


FIND BIODIESEL IN YOUR AREA

Whether you are a petroleum distributor sourcing biodiesel or a consumer looking for a pump, finding biodiesel has never been easier.  We have maps that show you who produces, distributes and sells biodiesel.

 
 

LOCATE PRODUCERS/MARKETERS IN THE U.S.

Purchase biodiesel from producers directly.
Biodiesel producers are located throughout the country.  NBB recommends interested buyers get bids from several member companies.

  • Click here for a list of NBB member producers and marketers
  • Producers Map - Existing Plants
  • Producers Map - Under Construction

  • BQ-9000 website
  • Click here for GSA Guidance Information (opens in a new window from www.gsa.gov)
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Fats & Oils Trading Rules



LOCATE DISTRIBUTORS IN THE U.S.

Buy from a petroleum distributor.
This is the most common way for centrally fueled fleets, Bioheat customers and farmers to get biodiesel.  Most biodiesel distributors will deliver the biodiesel in pure form or already blended according to the customer's preference. Ask your distributor to carry biodiesel, and if your request is not granted, then change to a distributor who will. Once they realize demand is out there and that biodiesel is a valuable addition to their product lines, most distributors will make it available.

  • Click here for a National Map of Biodiesel Distributors
  • Are you a Biodiesel Distributor?   Click here to add your location to the map



LOCATE RETAILERS IN THE U.S.

See if there is a public pump near you.
There are hundreds of retail stations that now make biodiesel blends available to the public both at filling stations and fuel docks. More are coming on line virtually every week, so check often.  Also, if your favorite station doesn’t carry biodiesel, be sure to request it!

  • Click here for a National Map of Retail Fueling Sites
  Are you a Biodiesel Retailer?   Click here to add your location to the map





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