Biodiesel in Cheshire

Cheshire's Public Works department is considering using biodiesel (NHR, by Luther Turmelle). I think it's fantastic that they're considering it. As I've said a hundred times before here, the benefits are numerous, including:

1) reduce consumption of mideast oil
2) protect the environment (less emissions)
3) improve our health (less emissions = less asthma, etc.)
4) create jobs (BioPur is a new biodiesel factory in Bethlehem, CT)
5) keep our farms & curb sprawl

I'd love to see our schools consider using biodiesel.

As for costs, the current price difference between biodiesel and petrodiesel is about $0.08/gallon. But with price fluctuations, it's entirely possible, the price of petrodiesel spikes and biodiesel becomes less expensive. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see that happen by Memorial Day.

Tim White
Town Council, 4th District