Sustainable Gardeners and Farmers
Sharing knowledge to sustain our food systems and communities
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Alcohol Can be a Gas
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TR 102: Alcohol Can be a Gas
Jun 15 2008, 9am-5pm
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Ethanol, made from grains and other agricultural products is an alternative transportation fuel that is starting to gain popularity in the US. In this workshop, led by noted author and PBS series host David Blume, you’ll learn about:
• History of ethanol as the first auto fuel • How you can produce ethanol for about 43 cents per gallon • How to inexpensively convert vehicles to run on ethanol • Heating, lighting and cooling using ethanol • Converting diesel and two stroke engines • The economics of ethanol production in a small business • Co-generation-producing heat and electricity with ethanol • How to obtain tax credit for production, and use of alcohol fuelThis workshop will include demonstrations of distilleries, alcohol-powered vehicles, and equipment.
Location
Solar Living Center
13771 S. Highway 101
Hopland CA 95449
Facility: Solar Living Center
Website for further info (click here)
Instructor
| David Blume
David Blume started the American Homegrown Fuel Co. Inc. when the energy crisis of 1978 hit to teach farmers and others on how to use ethanol as a fuel. He also produced the PBS series Alcohol as Fuel and is the author of Alcohol Can Be A Gas! |
