| | | New York City Tackles Air Pollution with America's Advanced Biofuel
| | The largest municipal fleet in the
country made a bold environmental statement with cleaner burning biodiesel. On September 4, 2013, Mayor Bloomberg signed a new law requiring the
use of biodiesel blends in municipal vehicles. New York City Councilman James F. Gennaro, honored by the
National Biodiesel Board with the 2011 Clean Energy Leadership Award, sponsored the bill. The new law requires a fuel blend of 5
percent biodiesel (B5) by 2014, and of 20 percent (B20) by 2016, during the warm weather months. The bill also calls for the City to
conduct a pilot program to study the feasibility of using B20 year round. "I am proud to have been an early
supporter of the expanded use of biodiesel fuels that have created an entirely new green industry based right here in New York City
employing hundreds of people," said Gennaro. Home to nearly 8,000 diesel
vehicles, the City already uses biodiesel blends in almost all vehicles and in such prominent and key roles as Central Park
management, snow removal and garbage collection. The city was an early adopter and is home to many of biodiesel's biggest champions.
A move to B20 would add up to 2 million gallons of biodiesel use annually. In addition, the city has had a B2
Bioheat® (two percent biodiesel) requirement for home heating oil in effect since last year. The New York State legislature also
recently passed legislation requiring all heating oil sold in the state to contain at least B2 by 2015.  | | | | | Student Scientists Urged to Apply for
Conference Scholarship Program | | Students studying a wide array of
disciplines have a unique opportunity to grow their passion for biodiesel at the 2014 National Biodiesel
Conference & Expo,
January 20-23 in San Diego. The National Biodiesel Board is again offering partial scholarships to selected applicants who
are members of the Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel, an NBB program that aims to educate and
collaborate with young scientists. "Attending the conference has
provided an unparalleled opportunity to absorb knowledge from industry leaders," said Dan Browne, pursuing a Ph.D. in biochemistry at
Texas A&M University, and co-chair of the program. "This unique experience helped me to better understand the role of science within the
greater framework, while giving me direct connections to the scientists at the cutting edge." Students attending the conference
will have opportunities to attend conference sessions and network with scientists in the field, with a specially arranged luncheon
for students and scientists. They may also present a poster on their biodiesel-related research during the event. Last
year, 16 students from nine universities received scholarships to attend the conference. The scholarships are funded by state soybean organizations and the
United Soybean Board through the soybean checkoff. There is also an opportunity for
students to present a poster at the conference. For more information, visit the NGSB website. The deadline to apply is Nov. 8.  | | | | | | | | Continued Renewable Fuels Advocacy
Needed | | Much has been made about the
petroleum industry's aggressive push in Washington to eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federalpolicy requiring minimum volumes of
renewable fuels to be blended into the U.S. fuel supply. While a repeal vote is not expected in the near term, efforts to undermine
or severely weaken the program could gain momentum at any time, and it is unknown where that could lead given the unpredictable
nature of Congress.
Additionally, after National Biodiesel Board leadership meetings with Administration officials, an uphill battle is expected to win a
2014 volume increase for biodiesel under the RFS. On both of these fronts, it is time for the industry and its supporters to make their
voices heard. NBB's Fueling Action advocacy site has information including a form letter and contact information for
submitting a letter of support to the administration for an increase in volume for 2014. While on the site, supporters can also find
information to call or email their members of Congress to urge their support of a strong RFS program. Supporters are also encouraged
to submit editorials or a letter to the editor to local newspapers or share positive biodiesel messages through social
media. Biodiesel is an EPA-designated
Advanced Biofuel that has exceeded annual volume requirements, is diversifying our fuel supply, creating thousands of jobs, and is
reducing harmful emissions. Now is the time to turn up the volume and let Washington DC know the importance of biodiesel and strong
renewable fuels policy.  | | | | | | Biodiesel Board Celebrates Five Years in
Green Building | | As the national trade association
for the biodiesel industry, the National Biodiesel Board often finds itself talking sustainability. The organization has taken those
messages a step further and has implemented sustainable principles in practical ways. NBB recently celebrated its fifth year in the
green-renovated building that serves as the trade association's headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. "As members of this community
we wanted to be a part of the redevelopment efforts that were beginning to take place in the older Eastern edge of
downtown," NBB CEO Joe Jobe said. "So we bought three abandoned and dilapidated buildings and turned them into one state
of the art green building."
The building's green features remain just as important and useful today as when the doors first opened. Since purchasing
the building and adjacent property in 2008, the National Biodiesel Board directed a full renovation and reconstruction
of the space, maintaining a commitment to sustainability. The carpet comes from recycled materials. The paint is nontoxic. The
parking lot lights are powered by the sun. Just two years ago, the group expanded their footprint to include newly built green space
to compliment the environmentally conscious focus of the building construction.
"Biodiesel is one of the most sustainable fuels on the planet and I think it is only fitting that the office building that we operate
out of was developed with similar sustainability principles in mind," Jobe added.  | | | | | | | | | Social Media Key to Engaging Industry
Supporters | | Where do you go if you want to reach
12,000 people in four seconds? For the National Biodiesel Board, that place is Facebook. With millions of people around the world
active in social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others, if biodiesel supporters aren't active online, they are
missing opportunities.

"In the not so distant past if you wanted to reach the public with information about something like biodiesel you had to either work
with newspapers to get positive stories written, or you had to buy advertising on TV, radio, or in print," said National Biodiesel
Board Communications Director Jessica Robinson. "Now through our online presence every piece of information about biodiesel that
anyone could want is just a click away."
Not only does the National Biodiesel Board maintain one of the most robust online databases of biodiesel fact sheets and information
through its websites www.biodiesel.org
and www.nbb.org, it also
has a presence in the interactive portion of the online world.
"Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others can be very dynamic in that they allow discussions to take place among
communities of people," Robinson said. "The biodiesel industry has a great story to tell, and being an active part of the online
community allows us to share that story."
The National Biodiesel Board maintains a number of social media pages including a Facebook Page,
the Twitter handle @Biodiesel_Media, a YouTube channel NationalBiodieselBrd, and a blog devoted to biodiesel sustainability. Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to keep up with the latest
biodiesel information.  | | | | | | Fashion Forward: Biodiesel Lights-Up New
York Runways | | As supermodels strutted the runways
during New York City's Fashion Week last month, biodiesel lit the way. National Biodiesel Board member company Tri-State Biodiesel,
provided B20 for the generators that were used to light the runways. The high-profile event brought designers from around the
world to New York's Lincoln Center where they unveiled their Spring 2014 fashion lines. According to Dehran Duckworth, a
managing partner at Tri-State Biodiesel, this was the first year the company won the contract to supply biodiesel for the Aggreko plc
generators and temperature control equipment for the virtual "tent city". "It
was an uphill push getting them to agree to run on B20," Duckworth told Biodiesel Magazine. Duckworth explained
they were able to hit the right price point since New York State only taxes the petroleum portion of
a B20 blend. "They said, 'Your fuel is so clean
that it shut down our units, and we had to change the filters'," Duckworth said. He added that fortunately, Aggreko
understands that biodiesel has cleansing properties that loosen residues left behind from years of petroleum use. In the
future, the company may dedicate some of its equipment for biodiesel blends to avoid similar issues. Earlier this month, Tri-State
Biodiesel also provided B99 for the Twin Towers Tribute Lights. The lights are turned on at sunset each September 11 and off at dawn
September 12 to honor those that were lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.  | | | | | | | | | High Gas Prices Highlight Need for Fuel
Diversity | | AAA made headlines last month when
the group pointed out that gas prices have been above $3 per gallon for 1,000 days straight and those high prices are likely here to
stay. "These statistics underscore the need for diversity in the transportation fuels marketplace," said National
Biodiesel Board Communications Director Jessica Robinson. "If you look at electricity generation in the US it is domestic and diverse
with coal, nuclear, wind, natural gas, and more. This diversity provides much greater price stability and is a great example for the
transportation sector to strive for." That's why renewable fuels like
biodiesel are so important. America's Advanced Biofuel - biodiesel - has an important role to play in helping to keep fuel prices
down while providing cleaner air, good jobs and a more stable and diversified energy market. Biodiesel is produced in nearly every
state in the country and supports some 50,000 jobs. It is produced from a variety of natural plant oils, waste fats, and
recycled cooking oils. Research in the industry continues to find new and innovative feedstocks to help support future
growth.  | | | | | | NBF Sponsors 5th Annual Biofuels: Science and
Sustainability | | Policymakers and regulators from
Washington, D.C. recently traveled to Iowa for a firsthand look at biodiesel and other renewable fuels in action. The National
Biodiesel Foundation (NBF) sponsored the 5th Annual Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour, which included a biodiesel
plant visit. Hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels
Association, the three-day tour provided participants an opportunity to engage in substantive dialogue with renewable fuels experts,
agriculture leaders, and state and university officials. Discussions covered a variety of policy, regulatory and technical issues
facing the renewable fuels industry. Participants also got hands-on experience with some of the most exciting breakthroughs
taking place in the renewable fuels industry. The tour included visits to Ag Processing's (AGP) biodiesel
production facility in Sgt. Bluff, Iowa; Quad County Corn Processors ethanol refinery in Galva, Iowa; Horan Brothers
Agricultural Enterprises in Rockwell City, Iowa; GROWMARK fuel terminal in Duncombe, Iowa; Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory in
Ft. Dodge, Iowa; Iowa State University's Sorenson Farm and Biocentury Research Farm in Boone, Iowa; DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol
construction site in Nevada, Iowa; Couser Cattle Company in Nevada, Iowa; John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, Iowa; FEC Solutions
in Des Moines, Iowa; and the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. The tour highlighted the need for
continued biofuels education among policy leaders and decision makers in Washington DC.
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