Archive for the ‘alternative fuels’ Category

CLEAN CITIES ALTERNATIVE FUEL PRICE REPORT OCTOBER 2009

CLEAN CITIES ALTERNATIVE FUEL PRICE REPORT OCTOBER 2009 PROPANE Average prices for propane are illustrated in Table 8, grouped by region. Information on prices for regular gasoline as provided by representatives from Clean Cities is also shown. These prices were collected from across the country from Clean Cities Coordinators, fuel providers, and other stakeholders on [...]

Small Mechanical Oil Water Separator For Home Fuel Production

You have probably heard of a small mechanical oil water separator, haven’t you? If not, then for sure you have heard of biodiesel fuel, right? This fuel is made out of oils such vegetable or corn oil and yes, it really does work if it is made correctly.

Gasoline has gotten so expensive and with plans in the future to go even higher, now may be as good a time as any to learn how to make your own biodiesel fuel at home.

Sprague Energy and Sunoco Logistics Partners LP (SXL) yesterday announced the official opening of what they’re billing as “the newest and most expansive” biodiesel/Bioheat supply and loading terminal in New Jersey.

Sprague Energy and Sunoco Logistics Partners LP (SXL) yesterday announced the official opening of what they’re billing as “the newest and most expansive” biodiesel/Bioheat supply and loading terminal in New Jersey.
Sprague will supply biodiesel and Bioheat at the Sunoco Logistics Newark terminal, making it the first barge/pipeline-accessible terminal in the state to provide the two fuels. Bioheat is a trademark of the National Biodiesel Board.

“Energy is one of America’s foremost and most complex challenges,” Sprague Energy President and CEO David Glendon said in a statement. “While high prices capture most of the attention today, sustainability, product reliability and reducing pollution are critical as well.

LPG Conversion for your Car

LPG Conversion for your Car   by Ramesh Kumar in Autos / Cars    (submitted 2010-06-14) LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is a generic term for a mixture of Propane and Butane gases. When stored under pressure, they become a liquid in much less space, making LPG easy to transport. LPG and natural gas are [...]

Solar Panels and Your Home

Whether you are going on grid or off grid, solar panels are the
foundation of harnessing the power of the sun for heating a home
or the water you use.

Star Gas Partners, L.P. Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Results

Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership” or “Star”) (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider specializing in heating oil, today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter and the six-month period ended March 31, 2011.

Propane Gas Lanterns

[wikichart align="right" ticker="wti" showannotations="true" livequote="true" startdate="24-09-2009" enddate="24-03-2010" width="300" height="245"]Propane Gas Lanterns Category Rss Feed – http://www.myarticlesonline.com/rss.php?rss=93 By : Owen Jones Submitted 2010-03-17 07:26:38 // // There are several varieties of gas lantern. They are chiefly used to produce light when you do not have a battery light or access to an electrical socket. In fact, [...]

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Fuel Generators

Pros and Cons of Different Types of Fuel Generators   by MJ in Home    (submitted 2010-06-14) When shopping for generators, there are many different things to consider, such as: it’s main purpose, how much power is needed, does it need to be stationary or portable, the run duration required, its safety and convenience, and the type [...]

The Weber Portable Gas Grill Q 100: a First-hand Review

The Weber Portable Gas Grill Q 100: a First-hand Review   by Liz Parker in Food    (submitted 2010-06-15) My husband and I are great fans of grilling. When we were living in a house we used to use our charcoal barbecue every week but recently we have moved to an apartment and, since we don’t have [...]

Propane Cylinder Disposal

Propane cylinders and bottles of all sizes will at some point reach the end of their useful life and because cylinders are portable and moved exponentially more than bulk LP Gas tanks, their useful life is often much shorter. When a cylinder is no longer fit for service, it will need to be properly disposed [...]