California grants $1 million, EPA $200K, for San Francisco muni biodiesel plant for fleet fuel, and heat and power for sewage treatment plant

In California, the state Energy Commission awarded SFGreasecylce $1 million towards the construction of a new biodiesel plant that will convert  trap grease to fuel. The city will produce certified biodiesel for fleet use, low-grade boiler fuel for sewage treatment machinery, and methane for treatment plant heat and power. The EPA also added a $200,000 grant in support of the project, while the National Biodiesel Board gave San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsome a 2009 “Eye on Biodiesel Award” as a champion of biodiesel fuel.

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