National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Learning About Renewable Energy

Biofuels for Homeowners

Photo of a blue pickup truck fueling up at a gas station.

Vehicles that run on alternative fuels don't look any different from vehicles that don't.

The following resources can provide you with more information on available alternative fuel and flex-fuel vehicles that use biofuels and their benefits. If you are unfamiliar with biofuels, see the introduction to biofuels.

General Information

U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center
Provides information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them, as well as locations of refueling sites across the country.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Alternative Fuels
Has information on alternative fuels, including fact sheets and information on vehicle emissions.

National Biodiesel Board
Provides information on using biodiesel in conventional diesel engines, including a list of biodiesel suppliers.

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
Features information on flex-fuel vehicles that can use 85 percent ethanol and on refueling sites.

Training and Workshops

Solar Energy International: Renewable Fuels Workshops
Learn more about renewable fuels and alternative vehicles, how they work, and their role in an oil-free future.

Solar Energy International: Biodiesel Fuel Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of this alternative fuel source that can be used in any diesel engine.

Financing

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.