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PROPOSED BIODIESEL
FACILITY SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT | CT Biodiesel has proposed to construct and operate a $50 million dollar facility for the production of biodiesel in Suffield, Connecticut. At full production, the plant will manufacture approximately 50 million gallons of biodiesel per year from soybean oil and other feedstocks. The plant will employ an estimated 38 full-time workers with a total payroll of $2 million. The facility is proposed to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for approximately 350 days each year. >> Overview
What is the definition of biodiesel? How does biodiesel fuel compare to petroleum-based fuels? Can it work in existing engines? What are the benefits and costs associated with biodiesel?
What is biodiesel? How is it manufactured? Why is it useful for farmers? How is it helpful to the environment/economy? >> Biodiesel and Suffield
Who is CT Biodiesel? How will this facility impact Suffield?
Why is Suffield a good location? How many jobs will the plant create? What are the economic benefits? Will the plant produce any noise or fumes, or will it adversely effect traffic? Will rail investments be made near the plant? and Helpful Links
A timeline (past present, and future) of the project and its involvement in Suffield.
>> Additional Information
Outlines the goals of the state to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and move towards renewable, clean energy sources.
>> Links > Biodiesel Magazine - http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/
> National Biodiesel Board - http://www.nbb.org/ If you have additional questions or wish to make comments on the project, please contact one or more of the following: > Suffield First Selectman’s Office: (860) 668-3838
> Suffield Planning Department: (860) 668-3848
> Suffield Economic Development: (860) 668-3849
> Wayne Moore, CT Biodiesel: (860) 761-6300
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