How can my business start using biofuel blends?
Bioethanol-blended petrol
If your vehicles usually run on petrol, you can make the switch to bioethanol blends simply by choosing them at the pump, where they are available.
Visit the ENERGYWISE™ site to find out where bioethanol is available.
Biodiesel blends
Biodiesel is currently not available for retail sale, but many businesses are making arrangements to buy biodiesel directly from producers and/or oil companies.
New Zealand businesses using biodiesel include:
Biodiesel could also be supplied through a consortium arrangement where businesses come together to pool demand, resources and funding, to establish the supply of biodiesel for businesses in a location where it may not have otherwise been possible.
Find out more about:
- How a regional biodiesel supply could be established [EECA website]
- The biodiesel supply operating in Queenstown [Otago Polytechnic website]
- Why biodiesel is an attractive transport fuel option that's suitable for businesses running fleets of all sizes [EECA website]
If you are interested in accessing biodiesel or would just like to know more, please contact EECA's Biodiesel Account Manager on (03) 353 9283, 0800 358 676 or biofuels@eeca.govt.nz
The biodiesel grants scheme
The biodiesel grants scheme aims to kickstart biodiesel production in New Zealand, by offering a grant to biodiesel producers who sell at least 10,000 litres of B100 content (100% biodiesel) per month.
The scheme is helping to make the biodiesel competitive with ordinary diesel, allowing businesses to improve their environmental profile at little or no extra cost.
Visit the EECA website to find out more about the Biodiesel grants scheme.
Growing the market
