(Oak Ridge North, Texas) —U. S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) and U.S. Congressman Michael T. McCaul (R-Austin) teamed up today to tout the success of a Houston area company that has for the last year generated enough electricity to keep the lights on in suburban Houston neighborhoods and businesses.

Biofuels Power Corporation is the first renewable's power plant in the nation generating electricity through biodiesel derived from soy, cottonseed, canola oil and animal fats. Biofuels Power Corporation has been supplying "Green" power to Oak Ridge North through the Center Point grid.

"Biofuels are one of the many alternative energy options that can help the United States increase our energy independence. The fact that biofuels can be used to generate electricity as well as power our vehicles shows us that these fuels must be part of America’s energy policy," stated Congressman Michael McCaul.

Congressman Kevin Brady whose district is home to Biofuels Power Corporation stated, "Houston is the energy capitol of the world. There's no reason why we can't be the green energy capitol of the world, and this project demonstrates that there are affordable and reliable renewable energy solutions to power our homes and vehicles."

When providing power to Oak Ridge North one year ago it began with three 1.6 mega watt generators, creating enough power to approximately 40% of Oak Ridge North through the Center Point grid. Recently, the company was able to triple its total energy generation capacity with the addition of a GE Frame 5 Turbine generator. This expansion is expected to deliver over 10 Megawatts into the Entergy power grid that delivers electricity to customers in The Woodlands, Texas.

Demonstrating the ability to produce green power on a mass scale is of significant interest to our nation.

Our nation’s energy future rests on both traditional and new energy sources. Progress in our ability to produce green power on a large scale is vital to our country. With each step forward in the alternative energy sector, we ensure both our economic future and our energy security as we become less reliant on foreign oil.