Earth Energy Alliance

Earth Energy Alliance is dedicated to improving our carbon footprint and reducing our nation’s dependence on foreign oil. We are committed to expanding the development and distribution of renewable sources of energy that can easily integrate into our lives today and into the future.  Earth Energy Alliance brings a unique skill set to the renewable energy marketplace.  We will customize strategies and provide solutions for organizations that have the courage to take the next step.

BIODIESEL

Biodiesel is the most diverse fuel on the planet. Produced from renewable resources abundant in the U.S. and throughout the world known as “biomass,” biodiesel may come from soybean and other plant oils, as well as recycled restaurant grease, beef tallow and other animal fats.Biodiesel has undergone extensive testing over the past 15 years at a cost of more than $100 million dollars to develop its ASTM specifications for the pure blending component B-100 meeting D6751. ASTM D-396 (heating oil specification) and D-975 (diesel fuel specification) allow for an inclusion of 5% biodiesel in the fuels.In February 2010, the EPA specified in an RFS-II ruling that biodiesels from soybeans, animal fats and recycled cooking oil be considered “advanced biofuels” as they reduce greenhouse (GHG) gas emissions by 50% versus petroleum distillates.  The U.S. EPA recently released the results of the most comprehensive lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) study of biodiesel that has ever been completed.  Biodiesel produced from domestic soybean oil is assumed to reduce GHG emissions by 57 percent compared to petroleum diesel fuel, and the EPA’s uncertainty analysis recognizes that the GHG reduction could be as high as 85% – 89%.  US Department of Energy and US Department of Agriculture say biodiesel reduces life cycle carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, by 78 percent.  Biodiesel also significantly reduces EPA-regulated emissions with direct impact to human health.  Biodiesel is the only alternative fuel to voluntarily complete EPA Tier I and Tier II testing to quantify emission characteristics and health effects.

Energy Balance: 

Biodiesel has a very high “energy balance.” Newly published research from the University of Idaho and U.S. Department of Agriculture show that for every unit of fossil energy needed to produce biodiesel, the return is 5.51 units of energy.  Biodiesel made from soybean oil has a high-energy balance because the main source used to grow soybeans is the sun.  The “energy balance” takes into account the planting, harvesting, fuel production and fuel transportation to the end user.  As a result of modern farming techniques and energy efficiencies, biodiesel’s energy balance continues to improve.

Food vs. Fuel: 

It is important to understand that, unlike corn, whole soybeans are not fed to animals.  When soybeans are processed, two products are produced: 1) protein meal, which is fed to livestock; and 2) oil, which is used for products such as Snickers, french fries, and biodiesel.  The U.S. biodiesel industry only uses about 12% percent of the oil from this country’s soybean harvest, hardly enough to affect the availability of food or the commodity price.  Note: I think it’s important to make the point that soybean oil is not used in “life sustaining” foods; it’s used almost exclusively in junk foods.

Earth Energy Alliance: 

Michael Devine is a featured national speaker on the subject of biodiesel integration into the US petroleum supply chain, petroleum associations and works with state and federal legislators and government agency’s providing technical information and support of biodiesel integration.  Earth Energy Alliance brings a unique skill set to the petroleum marketplace.  We will customize strategies and provide solutions for organizations who have the courage to take the next step.

BIOHEAT

On September 16, 2009, the 23 NORA States reached an agreement on a new vision for the oilheat industry. It advocates a transition from traditional heating oil to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) blended with gradually increasing percentages of biodiesel.Oil heat marketers today face eroding market share do to increased competition from natural gas and propane.  Fortunately, there is now a way to improve heating oil by blending advanced biofuels such as biodiesel which reduces carbon dioxide and CO2 emissions.Earth Energy Alliance assists fuel oil marketers in rebranding their corporate image and increasing their current customer base through the marketing of Bioheat®. EEA has developed company wide biodiesel and Bioheat® training and education programs.  Proven marketing, advertising and public relations strategies are designed to increase new customers seeking a more environmentally friendly way to consume energy in their homes.

Earth Energy Alliance will empower those oil heat marketers interested in transitioning their company brand into a 21st century renewable energy provider. EEA assists their clients by creating a new sustainable business model providing new revenue streams and establishing their organization as an enviromental business leader in the surrounding communities.

CONSULTING –

GROW IN WAYS YOU NEVER IMAGINED The demand for clean renewable energy is here to stay, and forward-thinking petroleum providers are meeting it head-on. They’re offering innovative renewable heating oil and diesel fuel products that burn cleaner, use less foreign oil and reduce our carbon footprint. That’s how they’re gaining a competitive edge and taking their business to the next level.  With 25 years of experience in retail petroleum distribution, this nationally recognized biodiesel and Bioheat® marketer offers cost effective strategies and business solutions to those organizations who have the desire to embrace renewable energy integration.  Earth Energy Alliance is firmly committed to assisting advanced biofuel producers and petroleum providers like you nationwide, retool for success.