{"id":61,"date":"2021-09-05T13:27:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T13:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solwest.org\/?p=61"},"modified":"2021-09-29T05:09:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T05:09:01","slug":"renewable-fuels-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solwest.org\/all-energy-resource\/renewable-fuels-in-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Renewable Fuels in Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"

One-third of the energy consumption in Oregon<\/a><\/strong> is due to transportation. Alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol, can improve energy security, lessen carbon emissions, and minimize the negative impact of fossil fuels on people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Biodiesel<\/h3>\n

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Biodiesel is generated from various raw materials, including animal fats, agricultural oils, and reused cooking oil. The state standard on renewable fuel requires that 5% of diesel utilized in the state need to be biodiesel.<\/p>\n

SeQuential, a biodiesel company in Oregon, uses cooking oil from food processors and restaurants all over the region to produce fuel. Then they sell their fuel at 60 locations in Oregon.<\/p>\n

Ethanol<\/h3>\n

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Ethanol is renewable fuel coming from different plant materials, mainly corn. Oregon\u2019s state standard on renewable fuel demands that gasoline sold all over the state must have a 10% blend of ethanol.<\/p>\n

A higher mix of ethanol, also known as E85, is also within reach of Oregonians. This fuel can be utilized by flexible-fuel automobiles, which can operate with ethanol in the gasoline. Moreover, E85 is also available in five retail areas in Oregon.<\/p>\n

Below are the steps involved in forming ethanol into fuel for vehicles:<\/p>\n