Info on biodiesel

Biodiesel typically is used in several forms:

B5 - 5% biodiesel, 95% petrodiesel;
B20 - 20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel;
B50 - 50% biodiesel, 50% petrodiesel; and
B100 - 100% biodiesel.

Here in CT, for practical purposes, we can't use B100 in the winter. It turns to sludge and vehicles won't run. However, we can use B20 easily. We might be able to use B50 easily, but I'm really not sure.

An update on costs... I was told today that B5 is probably selling for $0.01/gallon less than petrodiesel. So Cheshire may actually save money on this from the outset.

Tim White
Town Council, 4th District