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What is Renewable Diesel?

Renewable diesel is a fully renewable diesel fuel that, according to the EPA, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 78% on a per-gallon basis compared to fossil diesel1. Renewable diesel uses a wide range of fats, oils, and waste products from the food and restaurant industries to create a fuel that performs as well as fossil diesel without the environmental impact. What’s even better- renewable diesel is a drop-in fuel that’s compatible with current storage tanks and diesel engines without any modifications.

Easily Transition to Renewable Diesel
  • 100% compatible with all diesel engines with no modifications required
  • Meets ASTM D975 and state & federal petroleum diesel specifications
  • Excellent storage properties – its chemical formula lends itself to better stability and limited risk of water absorption
  • Major OEM approvals from brands such as Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Caterpillar, Volvo, Mack, Peterbilt, & Freightliner2 for peace-of-mind
  • 37.3% of CA diesel market is RD3
Meet Your Environmental and Sustainability Goals
  • According to EPA, renewable diesel can reduce emissions up to 78% on a per-gallon basis compared to fossil diesel
  • Made from renewable feedstocks such as plant oils, animal fats, recycled cooking oil, and other waste greases
  • As public policy evolves, renewable diesel is your chance to quickly meet your sustainability needs while leading the move toward a lower-carbon future
High Performance and Lower Maintenance
  • Hydrogenated, not oxygenated, which yields cold weather performance and improved storage and handling
  • Produces 30% less soot, which helps prevent filter plugging and costly downtime with fewer Diesel Particulate Filter replacements4
  • Greater combustion efficiency, quicker cold starts with cetane of 70+ versus ASTM D975 40 min
  • Improved maintenance intervals due to near-zero contaminants
  • Lower risk of deposits in injectors5

Improved maintenance intervals due to near-zero contaminants

Fleet operators are already reporting savings from reduced maintenance costs thanks to renewable diesel.

Titan Freight Systems, a PNW trucking fleet, notes savings of $0.011/gal6

Argent Materials, a CA aggregate supplier, indicated that they have not had a single Diesel Particulate Filter Issue7

Twin Rivers Unified School District in CA notes fewer maintence costs for parts and longer life for engine

Penske Truck Leasing indicated operational costs dropped to roughly $0.02/gal8

Contact Us About Renewable Diesel

Please contact us to speak with Randy Lohr by calling 860-912-6146 / 203-453-1200 or by emailing r.lohr@eastriverenergy.com.

References
  1. https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-05/summary-lca-results-for-web-v1-1-2023-04.xlsx ↩︎
  2. https://www.neste.us/neste-my-renewable-diesel/product-information/oem-approvals ↩︎
  3. https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/renewable-diesel-credits-on-the-rise ↩︎
  4. https://www.truckinginfo.com/10167765/why-these-fleets-use-renewable-diesel-fuel ↩︎
  5. https://www.neste.com/sites/default/files/attachments/neste_renewable_diesel_handbook.pdf ↩︎
  6. https://www.neste.com/sites/default/files/attachments/neste_renewable_diesel_handbook.pdf ↩︎
  7. https://www.neste.com/sites/default/files/attachments/neste_renewable_diesel_handbook.pdf ↩︎
  8. https://www.ccjdigital.com/alternative-power/article/15383202/renewable-diesel-production-booming ↩︎
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While there are many different brands of smoke alarms for sale, they are of two basic types: ionization or photoelectric. Ionization alarms sound more quickly when a flaming, fast-moving fire occurs. Photoelectric alarms are quicker at sensing smoldering, smoky fires. Some units on the market combine both technologies and are called dual sensor smoke alarms.

Smoke alarms can be purchased locally at a variety of stores. Some are intended to be "hard wired" into the electrical system in the house (a qualified electrician should do this work). Some units are battery powered, requiring only a screwdriver for installation. The manufacturer's instructions for installation should be followed carefully. Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and if they have batteries, those should be replaced annually.

Smoke alarms should be located on every level of your home, including the basement. For extra safety you may want to install alarms both inside and outside of sleeping areas.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless toxic gas that comes from gas-fired appliances, charcoal grills, wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, space heaters and cars.

The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the "flu" but without the usual fever. They include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. A victim's skin may appear red in color. Because it cannot be smelled, seen or tasted, it can kill people before they know it is present in their dwelling.

It is recommended that a CO alarm with an audible warning signal be installed near the sleeping areas of your home and outside of individual bedrooms. Buy an alarm that has been tested by a nationally recognized testing lab such as Underwriters' Laboratories (UL). Follow the manufactures instructions for installation and testing.

A few simple precautions can also reduce the chance of accidental exposure to CO:

  • Have a qualified professional check all fuel-burning appliances, furnaces, chimneys and venting systems in your home at least once a year.
  • Never use your oven or range to heat you home, and never use a charcoal grill or hibachi inside your house or garage.
  • Never keep a car running in your garage, even with the garage doors open.
  • If your running a portable generator it should be OUTSIDE away from the house to prevent CO from entering your residence.