Blue Ridge Biological Fuels

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.

Biodiesel is comparable in cost to petro-diesel bulk fuel, but it offers great advantages:Bulk biodiesel fuel at Warren Wilson College

• Biodiesel is better for your engines, because it has higher lubricity than petro-diesel, reducing wear and tear and saving you money.
• Biodiesel gives your business another selling point with customers who want to support clean air, energy independence, and local jobs.
• Biodiesel supports local jobs at our expanding biodiesel factory, area restaurants that supply used cooking oil, and farms growing oil crops.
• Biodiesel is made from local, renewable resources, which strengthens our energy independence.
• Biodiesel produces far less air pollution, so we can have fresh air, clear views, and a healthy environment.

Blue Ridge Biofuels—a full service fuel provider

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.

How to arrange a fuel delivery or pick-up

  Well bring your biodiesel to you — delivering any amount from 100 gallons to 7,500 gallons. You can also pick up your fuel order from our factory near Hickory, NC or our distribution hub in Asheville, NC. We can fill your transport tanker, tank wagon, portable fuel tank, or 55-gallon drums. We can& provide a drum or a tank if you need one. You can also order bulk biodiesel from a number of local fuel distribution companies including Peak Energy,Grace Fuel, and Henderson Oil.

Why Biodiesel is the Best Choice for Off-Road Diesel and Farm Diesel

• Its good for your business. Many farms, construction companies, landscapers, and other business find that using clean, renewable, local fuel gives them an extra selling point with their customers.
• Its good for your health. If youre driving a tractor or operating a backhoe day in and day out, it really matters whats in the fumes that you breathe. Biodiesel burns far cleaner than standard off-road fuel, with substantially less toxic emissions—so you and your staff can breathe cleaner, healthier air.
• Its good for our local economy. Like you, Blue Ridge Biofuels is a local business thats helping to grow the local economy. When you buy your fuel from us, you keep your money circulating in our community.
• Its good for your equipment. Biodiesel has a higher lubricity than standard diesel fuel, which reduces wear and tear on your engine components and increases the life or your equipment.

Renewable Fuel Standard

Renewable fuels include liquid and gaseous fuels and electricity derived from renewable biomass energy sources, as opposed to fossil fuels. Many renewable fuels achieve significant lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions relative to fossil fuels. Increased use of renewable fuels in the United States can reduce dependence on foreign sources of crude oil and foster development of domestic energy sources, while at the same time providing important reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.  To accelerate use of fuels derived from renewable sources, Congress established standards under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 designed to encourage the blending of renewable fuels into our nations motor vehicle fuel supply. Congress strengthened the renewable fuels program under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to include specific annual volume standards for total renewable fuel and also for the specific renewable fuel categories of cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and advanced biofuel. The revised statutory requirements also include new criteria for both renewable fuels and for the feedstocks used to produce them, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emission thresholds.