Appalachian State University Biodiesel Testing Facility
Organization:
Appalachian State University Foundation, Inc.
Amount:
750000
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Watauga
Year:
03/01/2007
Description:
Golden LEAF funds will be used to construct and operate a modular biodiesel testing facility that will provide valuable feedstock, fuel quality, and emissions data to the growing biodiesel industry in the State of North Carolina. The initiative is responsive to the needs of mid-sized biodiesel producers in North Carolina and will further development of a decentralized fuel production model that relies heavily on local feedstocks and fuel markets.