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Meeting Our Commitment . . .
Biodiesel has a
future in Massachusetts,
and we wanted it to begin here.
Welcoming
Biodiesel to Massachusetts at the Burke’s station dedication are, from left to
right: Nate Byrnes, Founder of the Boston Area Biodiesel Initiative; Mike
Scarpino, Program Manager, Dept. of Energy’s Northeast Region Clean Cities;
Paul Nazzaro, National Biodiesel Board and President of Advanced Fuel Solutions;
David O’Connor, Commissioner of Energy Resources for Massachusetts; Keith
Ciampa, Executive Vice President of World Energy; Megan Amsler, Executive
Director of Cape and Islands Self-Reliance Corp.; Gene Gebolys, President of
World Energy; Gary Kaneb, President of Gulf Oil; and Ed Burke, President of
Dennis K. Burke, Inc.
 Did
you know that some of the diesel trucks, cars and buses driving around your town
are running on alternate fuels instead of diesel fuel? It's cleaner, it's
available today, and best of all – it's affordable.
While Detroit offers several variations of new Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)
that average over 50 miles to the gallon, independent fuel marketers are
introducing “Biodiesel,” a healthier, renewable energy solution that seems
to be meeting just about everyone’s approval.
Dennis K. Burke, Inc. is excited to
announce that our Burke Gas Station on Beacham Street in Chelsea is the first
station in the state of Massachusetts to offer biodiesel products – Biodiesel
B20 at the pump and Biodiesel B100 in drums and pails.
Biodiesel is a clean, diesel fuel substitute made from soybeans, canola, and
recycled cooking oil from restaurants. It can be burned safely in any standard,
unmodified diesel engine, either in pure form (B100) or in a 20% blend (B20)
with 80% petroleum diesel. Most truck manufacturers recommend using B20 in their
engines.
Pure biodiesel is completely biodegradable, and poses minimal concerns to soil
and water contamination. Biodiesel is also non-toxic to plants, animals and
humans.
On the performance side, biodiesel’s higher cetane rating results in excellent
engine performance and fuel economy. Biodiesel has outstanding lubricity
characteristics. Blend ratios as low as 1% can provide up to 30% more lubricity
over conventional diesel fuel. And a higher flash point means it's safer to
handle.
Now, before you say “Well it's about time,” the concept of using vegetable
oil-based fuel dates back to 1895 when Dr. Rudolf Diesel developed the first
compression-ignition engine specifically to run on vegetable oil.
Biodiesel is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a fuel
and fuel additive and meets clean diesel standards established by the California
Air Resources Board (CARB). B100 is a recognized alternative fuel by the
Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).
The
EPA is also allowing federally mandated fleets the option to operate an existing
diesel vehicle on blends of biodiesel in lieu of purchasing a new alternate fuel
vehicle.
Local communities share the health benefits too – particularly decreased smoke
and pollutants from buses and town vehicles as more and more fleets switch to
the alternative fuel. Biodiesel has been thoroughly tested in urban bus
applications by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel that can be used in urban
buses without incurring large capital expenditures.
As
one of New England's largest suppliers of diesel fuel, gasoline and motor oil
products, Dennis K. Burke is proud to be first in bringing biodiesel to
Massachusetts.
Finding
biodiesel locally is a significant step forward
for Massachusetts biodiesel
enthusiasts
.
Click
here to order Fleetline Patriot B100 and B20 Biodiesel through our website.
Want to know more about
biodiesel? For more information, call your Burke customer
service representative at 1-800-BUY BURKE.
The Support You
Expect
You can depend on Dennis K. Burke for technical support. Our team is trained in product use and
applications. They can advise
you on the proper handling and safety procedures of our products.
Our newsletters and fuel updates help keep you informed
of the latest state and federal regulations.
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