Biodiesel Worksheet

https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Publications/Research-and-Development-Technical-Reports/Biomass-Reports
(#14 & #5)

#14 Biomass and Bioenergy— Framing the Debate

1.
Read the article.

2.
Define the meanings of carbon neutrality,
renewable, and sustainable.

3.
In your opinion, what types of biomass/bioenergy
sources or processes are best suited to be sustainable?

#5-EVALUATING
POTENTIAL BIODIESEL MANUFACTURING SITES IN NEW YORK
STATE

1.
S-2; How many biodiesel
plants are located in the US?                   In NY?

2.
S-2; What is the market
estimate for biodiesel (gallons/yr)?

3.
S-4;  What are two saleable by-products from
biodiesel production?

4.
2-12; What are the
three NY counties most suitable for a biodiesel production facility?

5.
S-1; What was the
projected Internal Rate of Return (IRR) on a 15 million gallon per year
biodiesel production facility in NY?              What do equity investors typically
expect?