Throughout the summer, PCBC will be stationing the mobile biofueler at the Livignston Farmer's market, held every Wednesday afternoon in Miles Park (next to Sacajewea park) from 4:30 - 7:30. Come drop by, and let's talk about renewable fuels!

We'd like to have biodiesel available for folks to fill up with; but there is none right now! Our normal supplier, Story Distributing, doesn't have any, and is understandably hesitant to purchase more until the price comes down.

We have biodiesel again! Yes, PCBC purchased Montana-made biodiesel from Earl-Fisher Biofuels in Chester, MT. the biodiesel is made from a blend of safflower and sunflower oil. It is very light in color, and the exhaust smells great! The current price is $5.25/ gallon.

To purchase biodiesel, you need to be a member. Join by visiting our membership page to download an application; or call Jim (579-0876) or Elichai (222-7964).

If you are already a member, you can purchase biodiesel by:

1) Go to the Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons. We'll be there!

2) Visit the Mobile Biofueler- currently parked near the intersection of B & Geyser streets. If you don't already have it, you will need the combination to the lock. Read instructions on filling up.

Yesterday evening I re-mobilized the biofueler. i.e.- I transferred the fuel from the plastic tote to the metal tank, which is mounted on the trailer. The metal tank, rather than plastic, makes it much safer to transport. For the time being, the biofueler is still in the Wineglass at the same location.

The biofueler is "cute." The new paint job, working on the wheel well ( so that we have the same size tires on both sides, and it rides level!), the metal tank, and plywood floor all give it a sturdy & rustic look.

All right! I think we are ready to take the biofueler out on the town! I didn't have it ready in time to take to the Farmers market yesterday; but there is also the Friday morning Farmers market (tomorrow), next Wednesday (and Wdnesday for the rest of the summer...), and the Fourth of July Parade.

Our biofueler looks nice, but there are a couple more things that it will need: The tank could still use a coat of silver paint ( we tried yellow, tan, etc... but nothing looks as good as the silver. Also, I think the tank needs a big BIODIESEL painted across it. I also have stick on letters for the side of the trailer- enough to spell "PARK CO. BIOFUELS COOP". We can look at doing this at or before the next Wednesday Farmers Market. We are ALSO looking at getting magnetic stickers for the trailer or a vehicle.

In addition, Amber F. is graciously becoming Queen of the Parade. She is planning our float and displays for the 4th of July Parade, comin up quick!

Park County Biofuels Co-op is dedicated to the distribution, promotion, and local production of oilseed based fuel in Livingston and Park County, MT. We became certified as a Co-Operative Association In July, 2007.

PBCB's first step is act as a biodiesel purchasing agent for its members.

Our big project right now is designing, funding, and building a mobile biodiesel fuelling trailer. This trailer would be parked at a Livingston-area business where members could come and access it to fill up on fuel. This would be much more convenient for members; it would increase the visibility of PCBC and biodiesel in general.

PCBC stands by the idea that getting drivers, equipment operators, and farmers accustomed to using biodiesel is an important first step in building a market for biodiesel in Park County, and eventually establishing a local biodiesel production industry.

When consumers can use biodiesel, they will become more aware of it advantages:

1. Improved emissions: biodiesel emits less Air toxics, Carbon monoxide, and Hydrocarbons than petrodiesel.
2. National Security: when buying biodiesel, the money goes to American farmers, not totalitarian regimes, or Middle East terrorists.
3. Global Warming: biodiesel is made from crops that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, meaning that it does not contribute to global warming gasses.
4. Engine Lubricity: Biodiesel lubricates injection pumps and the rest of the engine better than normal diesel, particularly the new Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel.

Increasing awareness of the benefits of biodiesel happens when people can use it directly in their own cars, trucks, and equipment; and we view this as the most important first step towards building a biodiesel market and industry in SW Montana.

Become a member/owner of PCBC today!

Download membership form.

in Livingston: PCBC Members can purchase biodiesel from  the Mobile Biofueler, our mobile fueling tank. Visit our membership page to join!

Around Montana:  The Montana State DEQ has a webpage that shows all the biodiesel retailers in the state. We're listed there!

In the U.S. : You can look on the National Biodiesel Boards website for a nationwide map of biodiesel retailers. Click on each state to see the distributors in that area.