Biodiesel for Fleet Managers Workshop offered in Harrisonburg

 

June 12, 2006

 

VERONA, VA – You are invited to a free workshop on "Biodiesel Use for Municipal and County Fleets," Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rockingham County Government Center, Board of Supervisor's Room, in Harrisonburg,VA. Coffee, snacks, and a box lunch at the end of the workshop will be available.

With soaring energy costs and increased air pollution throughout the Shenandoah Valley region, the Shenandoah Resource Conservation and Development Council and its partners Blue Ridge Clean Fuels (supported by a grant from the Virginia Div. of Energy) and James Madison University have teamed to provide information on how your fleet can use biodiesel. Biodiesel is a cleaner burning fuel that reduces emissions, provides premium performance to reduce wear and tear and increases engine efficiency, supports the farm economy, and reduces dependence on petroleum.

Workshop Agenda

9:00 a.m.: Welcome and logistics

9:15-9:45 a.m.: “Biodiesel 101 - The Basics of Biodiesel”

9:45-10:30 a.m.: “Biodiesel Handling and Use - How to make a Successful Transition to Biodiesel Use in Your Fleet” (Biodiesel Availability and Local Supply)

10:30-10:45 a.m.: BREAK

11:00-11:45: “Current Biodiesel Use in Fleets”

11:45-12 noon: Q&A

Noon:  LUNCH

Speakers include: Joe Biluck, Fleet Operations Manager, Medford Township, NJ; Chad Freckmann, Director, Blue Ridge Clean Fuels; Dr. Chris Bachmann, Alternative Fuel Lab, James Madison University; Reggie Smith, Harrisonburg Department of Transportation.

 

Please RSVP by June 26 to ensure an accurate lunch count to:  lorraine.cormier@va.usda.gov; 540-248-3321.

 

The Shenandoah RC&D Council sets area goals and objectives, and brings together partners, technical assistance and financial resources to complete projects that will meet its goals and objectives. The Shenandoah RC&D Area includes the following:  the counties of Augusta, Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren; and the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester. 

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For more information contact:  Joan Comanor (540) 459-5209; or Kathy Holm (540) 248-3321