Park County Biofuels Co-Op
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:
- Improved emissions: biodiesel emits less Air toxics, Carbon monoxide, and Hydrocarbons than petrodiesel.
- National Security: when buying biodiesel, the money goes to American farmers, not totalitarian regimes, or Middle East terrorists.
- Global Warming: biodiesel is made from crops that absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, meaning that it does not contribute to global warming gasses.
- 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!