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BD 301: Brew Up a Biodiesel Business-CANCELLED 
Oct 26 2009, 9am-5pm

Biodiesel is becoming a hotter topic every day as oil prices continue to climb. There is currently not enough biodiesel supply to meet consumer demand, creating a huge opportunity for people interested in getting involved in the biodiesel industry.

Find out how you can make your own biodiesel for use in your community, support local biodiesel co-ops, or start a small business in biodiesel distribution or retail.


Course topics include:

  • Fuel procurement and quality testing
  • Hands-on equipment building, maintenance and plumbing
  • Taxes, permits and zoning
  • Procuring a supply of vegetable oil
  • Developing your market
  • The US Biodiesel industry
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be well on your way to getting started in the rewarding biodiesel industry!

Prerequisite: BD 101 & BD 201




Location

The Green V Sustainable Center

1 Chestnut Avenue
South San Francisco CA 94080
http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com/

Instructors

Jennifer Radtke
Jennifer Radtke is a member of the Berkeley Biodiesel Collective, teaches classes on home-brewing biodiesel at her house in Oakland, and taught interns for the Eastbay Biodiesel Internship Program. She is co-owner of Biofuel Oasis, the first biodiesel fueling s...
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