local biodiesel around Durham, North Carolina

• The Forest Foundation - Our nonprofit partner focused on promoting sustainable livelihoods.
• Bull City Biodiesel - A biodiesel fuel distribution co-op in Durham, NC.
• Piedmont Biofuels - Our Pittsboro-based partner in Bull City Biodiesel.
• Clean Energy Durham - Promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency throughout Durham County, NC.

finding fuel

See our separate page on where to buy retail biodiesel.

learn more about biodiesel

How Stuff Works article on biodiesel, including links to explanations of how car engines and specifically diesel engines work. Clear and well presented, broken down into several illustrated pages.

Wikipedia article on biodiesel - talks about the history of diesel and biodiesel, issues with the use of biodiesel (including gelling at low temperatures), an overview of environmental benefits and production methods, and an overview of biodiesel's availability internationally.