HECO looking for 6.3 million gallons of biodiesel from Jan. 1, 2015

In Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Companies are seeking up to 150,000 barrels per year (6.3 MMgy) to supply Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Co. generation facilities beginning Jan. 1, 2015, for a contract term of up to three years.

This request for proposals offers biodiesel suppliers—including local biodiesel producers—the opportunity to offer biodiesel or biodiesel blends for all or part of the required volumes on Maui, Molokai, Lanai or Hawaii Island. Proposals will be considered if the biodiesel price is competitive with the price of ULSD.