Blue Ridge Biofuels

Blue Ridge Biofuels is expanding! We now provide clean burning biodiesel for customers in Western North Carolina and the greater Charlotte area. We supply biodiesel pumps in the greater Asheville region. We deliver biodiesel fuel for on-road and off-road uses, for local customers and the Southeast bulk market. We supply Bioheat as an alternative to home heating oil. And we provide used cooking oil collection and recycling for restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. All the biodiesel we sell is produced at our factory in North Carolina from used cooking oil. Our biodiesel is the most sustainable alternative fuel available — local energy from local resources.  Biodiesel is a clean-burning renewable alternative to petroleum diesel fuel. It can be used in any diesel engine, including on-road vehicles, off-road equipment, and #2 home heating oil furnaces. No modifications are necessary to use biodiesel, which is often sold blended with petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is better for the environment because it has lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional petroleum diesel. It also provides superior mechanical benefits and extends engine life.  Blue Ridge Biofuels got its start in 2005, in Asheville, NC, where our headquarters office is located. In 2015, we expanded to a new factory in Catawba County, NC, where we plan to dramatically increase our production. We currently make over 350,000 gallons of biodiesel per year, keeping 3,300 tons of CO2 out of our atmosphere every year! (Use this calculator to see how much you can reduce your emissions). Our goal is to multiply that figure over the next several years, using efficient production and economies of scale to make our clean, local fuel affordable to a broad market. We care about our customers and support our local communities!

Our Mission

Blue Ridge Biofuels is a community-based biodiesel manufacturer committed to building the local alternative energy economy by producing affordable clean fuels for communities in Western North Carolina and the greater Charlotte area through sustainable business practices that offer opportunities for community development, local jobs, and biofuel education.

• Produce sustainable biodiesel from regional resources
• Provide biodiesel distribution in Western North Carolina and the greater Charlotte area
• Create jobs in the biofuels and related industries
• Supply multiple biodiesel fueling outlets throughout WNC
• Offer regional expertise on biodiesel and other biofuels
• Stimulate public, fleet, and municipal awareness and use of biofuels
• Conduct research on new biofuels technology and markets

Bulk Biodiesel and Fuel Delivery

We provide biodiesel in bulk quantities for vehicle fleets, farm equipment, construction equipment, petroleum bulk plants, heating oil, and other on-road and off-road uses. We sell biodiesel in quantities from 100 to 7,500 gallons. We can deliver biodiesel to your location or you can pick it up at our factory near Hickory, NC, or our fuel distribution hub in Asheville, NC. You can also purchase our biodiesel in bulk from several local fuel distribution companies.

Blue Ridge Biofuels—a full service fuel provider

Blue Ridge Biofuels factory in Asheville, NC Our staff are ready to assist you at our fully-equipped fuel loading rack.  Its not just our sustainable, high-quality fuel that sets us apart. At Blue Ridge Biofuels, we go the distance to provide outstanding customer service. We provide all of the services that you expect from your fuel provider—and more. We can set up credit accounts, make scheduled deliveries, provide next day service, supply a tank for fuel trials, and work with your maintenance team on any questions you have about using biodiesel. (You can also start with our Biodiesel Users Guide). We also look for every opportunity to help our customers get the full benefit of biodiesel as a selling point for their business. We provide window decals, bumper stickers, and yard signs (for BioHeat). In addition, we promote our business customers whenever we can in our newsletters, website, and social media.

Off-Road Diesel Fuel Made with Local Biodiesel

Blue Ridge Biofuels produces biodiesel and biodiesel blends for use in farm equipment, construction equipment, landscaping equipment or any other off-road use. We launched our business in Asheville in 2005 and we expanded to serve the greater Charlotte area in 2015. We make our biodiesel from 100% used cooking oil — clean, renewable, locally sourced fuel.

How to Use Biodiesel in Off-Road Equipment

You can use biodiesel just like any other diesel fuel, with no modifications to your engine. In general biodiesel leads to better performance and longer engine life, but there are a few issues to be aware of when using higher blends of biodiesel. Biodiesel acts as a solvent, so it cleans out your fuel system. With higher blends, this can lead to filter plugging—usually a one-time issue that can be fixed with a quick filter change. In very cold weather, straight biodiesel will start to gel, so you will need to use a lower blend of biodiesel or add anti-gel to higher blends. For more information, please see our guide to Using Biodiesel in Your Vehicle.