Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from new and used vegetable oils, animal fats, and recycled restaurant grease. Biodiesel's physical properties are similar to those of petroleum diesel, but it is a cleaner-burning alternative. Using biodiesel in place of petroleum diesel reduces emissions.
Benefits and Considerations 
Incentives and Laws
Stations 
Vehicles
Biodiesel can be used in newer models of both light-duty diesel and heavy-duty diesel vehicles.
Prices
Just like gasoline prices, the cost of biodiesel fluctuates. For the latest biodiesel price analysis, see the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
Publications
- List of biodiesel publications from our publications database.
- Select biodiesel publications:
- Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide - Revised Fourth Edition
- Biodiesel Basics
- Biodiesel Vehicle and Infrastructure Codes and Standards Chart
- Impact of Biodiesel Impurities on the Performance and Durability of DOC, DPF and SCR Technologies
- On-Road and In-Laboratory Testing to Demonstrate Effects of ULSD, B20, and B99 on a Retrofit Urea-SCR Aftertreatment System
- Guidance for Biodiesel Producers and Biodiesel Blenders/Users
- Business Management for Biodiesel Producers
- Straight Vegetable Oil as a Diesel Fuel