Hi *everyone*.
Nice to see, hear and be all of you.
As you know, the cooperative will transition into selling B100 during April.
The price when we reach B100. April First: we have ~250 gallons of B50.
Should be sold by April 15, according to latest sales trends.
Cloud point is 1C.
B100 is ASTM6751 spec, made from waste vegetable oil. Waste vegetable oil is a highly sustainable feedstock, already used for food preparation, and this type of recycling keeps tons of grease out of landfills.
Treasure the Chesapeake!
bye for now,
Fuel Czar
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
New Fuel Filter 2/22/2009
We have 475 gallons of B50 treated for albae growth and filtered to 30 microns.
I replaced the old filter on the outdoor tank.
We have 375 gallons of winterized biodiesel in reserve, so it is time to arrange a trip to United Biodiesel or Keystone to purchase B100.
I replaced the old filter on the outdoor tank.
We have 375 gallons of winterized biodiesel in reserve, so it is time to arrange a trip to United Biodiesel or Keystone to purchase B100.
Monday, February 9, 2009
2009 winter blend
Hey everyone (Andrew. Rich. if there is *anyone* else reading this, please, leave a comment)
Our winter blend, B50, is selling at $3.37 per gallon to help pay for several things necessary for the operation of the coop:
Totes for transport of the fuel.
Truck rental.
Algicide treatment.
Fuel filters.
We are currently renting space inside of Mill Valley Center for storage of the biodiesel fuel. We have over 1000 gallons of B50 at the present time, all treated for algae growth.
The 450 gallons we have sold since mid-January was filtered upon transfer from inside the building to the outdoor tank. Algicide was introduced into the fuel, to keep the tank clean and the filters unplugged.
The outdoor tank was refilled and retreated this weekend, 2/7/2009, to combat any algae growth. With nighttime temps in the 20's and daytime temps pushing 60 condensation was a real possibility. I believe that filling the tank to the top decreased the amount of condensation.
We'll be keeping up with the fuel supply in this manner from here on out.
Our winter blend, B50, is selling at $3.37 per gallon to help pay for several things necessary for the operation of the coop:
Totes for transport of the fuel.
Truck rental.
Algicide treatment.
Fuel filters.
We are currently renting space inside of Mill Valley Center for storage of the biodiesel fuel. We have over 1000 gallons of B50 at the present time, all treated for algae growth.
The 450 gallons we have sold since mid-January was filtered upon transfer from inside the building to the outdoor tank. Algicide was introduced into the fuel, to keep the tank clean and the filters unplugged.
The outdoor tank was refilled and retreated this weekend, 2/7/2009, to combat any algae growth. With nighttime temps in the 20's and daytime temps pushing 60 condensation was a real possibility. I believe that filling the tank to the top decreased the amount of condensation.
We'll be keeping up with the fuel supply in this manner from here on out.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
B100 Pricing for the coop, for members
A local supplier has provided these prices for B99.9 or blended, Biodiesel. the fuel is made from poultry, choice white fat.
22April $3.30
09May $3.32
13May $3.55
21May same
28May $3.80
02June $3.65
12June same
18June $3.75
Road taxes must be paid to Maryland and Federal authorities, adding $0.49 per gallon to the above prices.
Our fuel transporter charges us $0.45 per gallon for service, as well.
We charge $0.35 per gallon to pay for development and growth of the coop:
t-shirts
bumper stickers
new truck ( which should save us $0.25 per gallon once we're using it)
BBD9000 systems
Therefore our price of $4.94 per gallon will be changing to $5.04 per gallon by weekend of 6/27.
Please note that we offset the preposterous jump in price from May 21 to May 28 by selling B100 that was purchased late in 2007.
22April $3.30
09May $3.32
13May $3.55
21May same
28May $3.80
02June $3.65
12June same
18June $3.75
Road taxes must be paid to Maryland and Federal authorities, adding $0.49 per gallon to the above prices.
Our fuel transporter charges us $0.45 per gallon for service, as well.
We charge $0.35 per gallon to pay for development and growth of the coop:
t-shirts
bumper stickers
new truck ( which should save us $0.25 per gallon once we're using it)
BBD9000 systems
Therefore our price of $4.94 per gallon will be changing to $5.04 per gallon by weekend of 6/27.
Please note that we offset the preposterous jump in price from May 21 to May 28 by selling B100 that was purchased late in 2007.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Reorganization of the Cooperative
501(c)12, tax-exempt, non-profit status
1) Board of directors will be elected for 2 year terms, with half of the board up for reelection each year.
Board will nominate the officers.
2)A draft set of bylaws will be written up and posted here.
Our current bylawsw borrow heavily from other successful biodiesel cooperatives: Piedmont and Yokayo.
We plan to have all members purchase a share of stock (presumably this will be paid for by the $70 application fee we now charge) and along with it, the right to vote.
A quorum will be 10 members for any given meeting.
3)Naming of operators
Heads of committees will name someone to execute the responsibilities of the committee at short notice.
Eventually these may become paid positions.
1) Board of directors will be elected for 2 year terms, with half of the board up for reelection each year.
Board will nominate the officers.
2)A draft set of bylaws will be written up and posted here.
Our current bylawsw borrow heavily from other successful biodiesel cooperatives: Piedmont and Yokayo.
We plan to have all members purchase a share of stock (presumably this will be paid for by the $70 application fee we now charge) and along with it, the right to vote.
A quorum will be 10 members for any given meeting.
3)Naming of operators
Heads of committees will name someone to execute the responsibilities of the committee at short notice.
Eventually these may become paid positions.
Outreach to members of note....
Steve Howard, Laura Koontz and Frank Lee have been noticed by various committees and board members. We would like to get them involved with marketing and operations in the coming year.
Nominations and elections
Nominees:
President- Davis Bookhart
Vice President- Ilya Goldberg
Secretary- Mark Eckley
Treasurer- Andrew Gellene
All were elected unanimously.
Executive Board was named, as follows:
Ted Rouse
John Shepley
Dave Saffell
Keith Losoya
Paul Kovalcik
Carrie Harlan
Rich Dean
Mare Cromwell
Susan Smith
President- Davis Bookhart
Vice President- Ilya Goldberg
Secretary- Mark Eckley
Treasurer- Andrew Gellene
All were elected unanimously.
Executive Board was named, as follows:
Ted Rouse
John Shepley
Dave Saffell
Keith Losoya
Paul Kovalcik
Carrie Harlan
Rich Dean
Mare Cromwell
Susan Smith
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