Bio Fuels
Ethanol
Ethanol is an alcohol that is produced from the fermentation of sugar or converted starch from grain, corn and plant fibres. Typically, gasoline blends containing up to 10% ethanol (by volume) are used in Canada. Using gasoline blended with 10% ethanol can reduce emissions of Greenhouse Gases (based on a lifecycle analysis). For further information on ethanol go to the links provided below:
Natural Resources Canada
Office of Energy Efficiency
Canadian Renewable Energy Network
CANMET Energy Technology Center
Biodiesel
Biodiesel is an ester made from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled cooking oils. It can be used as a fuel in its neat form or as a blend with petroleum based diesel fuels. For further information on biodiesel go to the links provided below:
Natural Resources Canada
Office of Energy Efficiency
Canadian Renewable Energy Network