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The WSU Energy Program is interested in biofuels, biopower and bioproducts, which offset petroleum use. We assess sources of plant and animal bio-matter to determine how much is available, how it can be converted to fuel, and at what price. Our alternative fuels experts work closely with the biofuels industry and state and local governments to promote the use and production of biodiesel and ethanol fuels in Washington State.
Our current activities include supporting the Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition, a collaborative effort between public and private agencies and businesses working to promote alternative fuel vehicles and to create a network of alternative fuel facilities. We oversee various alternative fuel efforts including a natural gas powered bus, street sweeper and shuttle van project at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport; a natural gas school bus project at the North Thurston School District; and the deployment of a natural gas powered mobile library van at the City of Seattle.
Other Resources
"Renewable Diesel Technology," Renewable Diesel Subcommittee of the WSDA [Washington State Department of Agriculture] Technical Work Group
July 25, 2007
Washington State has defined biodiesel as "the monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids." This paper looks at other diesel fuel substitutes that do not meet this definition. "Renewable diesel" is produced from renewable feedstocks that chemically are not esters and thus are distinct from biodiesel.
Brochure: "Bioenergy and Bioproduct Research and Outreach at Washington State University, Summer 2005"
E85 (Ethanol) in Washington, July 2006
The Energy Policy Division of the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development has posted information about the availability of ethanol in Washington State, plus four maps indicating the number of flexible fuel vehicles by zip code. The accompanying “E85 Zip Code Database” keys zip codes to communities. Kim Lyons of the Washington State University Extension Energy Program compiled these materials for the division.
2000 Washington State Directory of Biomass Energy Facilities (1.6M Adobe® Acrobat® .pdf), by Dr. James Kerstetter, WSU Energy Program, 2001.
The Pacific Regional Biomass Energy Partnership is one of five regional programs supported by state and local organizations and the U.S. Department of Energy. It includes the states of Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Assessment of Potential for Conversion of Pulp and Paper Sludge to Ethanol Fuel in the Pacific Northwest was prepared by James D. Kerstetter, then of the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, March 1997.
Wheat Straw for Ethanol Production in Washington: A Resource, Technical, and Economic Assessment was prepared by James D. Kerstetter, and John Kim Lyons, both affiliated with the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the Washington State Office of Community, Trade and Economic Development, September 2001. WSUCEEP2001084
Logging and Agricultural Residue Supply Curves for the Pacific Northwest was prepared by James D. Kerstetter, and John Kim Lyons, both affiliated with the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, for the U.S. Department of Energy, January 2001.
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