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City of Lincoln, Nebraska turns to B20 biodiesel – Brownfield Ag News
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City of Lincoln, Nebraska turns to B20 biodiesel
The city of Lincoln, Nebraska will soon incorporate B20 biodiesel in its municipal fleet.
Wesley Wach, demand and utilization coordinator with the Nebraska Soybean Board, says the fuel transition will replace 215,000 gallons of petroleum diesel in nearly 130 fleet vehicles.
“The city has a lot of different sustainability goals,” he said, “including reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. And also having their entire fleet be 100% electric or alternatively fueled by 2040.”
The city was awarded funding through NSB’s biodiesel incentive program. B20 refers to the 20% blended percentage of biodiesel in a gallon of fuel. As a drop-in replacement, B20 can be incorporated into the city fleet immediately without any changes to existing equipment or infrastructure.
Wach tells Brownfield the increase in biodiesel demand brings added value back to soy growers. “You’re seeing increased crush capacity across the nation and in Nebraska, which is leading to a better base for farmers and also a better overall price for soybeans.”
He says studies have shown that the lifecycle emissions of pure biodiesel are 74% lower than regular diesel.