Have you ever considered the impact of your home heating fuel choice on the economy, local businesses, and job market in your area? Beyond the environmental benefits of Biodiesel, this industry plays a crucial role in supporting businesses nationwide and in your own community. With over 75,000 jobs supported in the United States, the production and distribution of biodiesel contribute billions of dollars to the GDP, household income, and tax revenue. Read on to discover how this fuel industry not only creates jobs but also stimulates both national and local economies.
Biodiesel's Contribution to Our National Economy
Biodiesel, a form of biofuels, emerged as a response to the growing demand for renewable energy and alternative fuel sources in the US. While you may be familiar with the environmental advantages of eco-friendly fuel, do you know how Bioheat® fuel impacts our national economy? Domestic production of this home heating fuel generates thousands of American jobs, supports local businesses, and provides additional revenue to the agriculture and restaurant industries.
Types of Local Businesses Supported by the Biodiesel Industry
With the production of biodiesel stimulating the national economy, you can also count on seeing this fuel create a positive economic impact within your local community. If you are familiar with biodiesel, you know that it is a liquid heating fuel made by blending renewable biodiesel with traditional ultra-low sulfur fuels. It is low carbon, better for the air we breathe, and responsible for thousands of jobs in multiple industries. These jobs come from local industries and businesses listed below.
Biodiesel producers
These companies are responsible for making biodiesel from renewable resources like used cooking oils and agricultural by-products. Biodiesel production requires all levels of employees for production, quality control, and distribution—and all these facilities operate without using land for drilling.
Livestock and Agriculture businesses
Agricultural by-products, like soybean oil and inedible corn oil, are also used to create biodiesel. These by-products can be sold to biodiesel producers by farmers for additional revenue, which contributes to reducing the cost of crops. Lowering the cost of crops also helps lower the cost of feed sources (like soybean meal) for livestock producers.
Restaurants
Biodiesel can be made from recycled oils and fats, including used cooking oil. Restaurants that sell their used cooking oil to biodiesel producers can create an additional revenue stream from a product that would otherwise go to waste. Plus, the increasing demand for soybean oil used in biodiesel production causes the demand for the crop to increase, and the cost of soy used for feed and food is significantly reduced. It’s a win-win-win for restaurant owners, consumers, and farmers thanks to the local Bioheat® fuel industry in your town.
Make a positive impact on the economy and support local businesses by choosing Biodiesel as your home heating option. With its eco-friendly properties and job-stimulating effects, Biodiesel not only benefits your community but also contributes to a cleaner environment and energy savings for years to come. Join the movement towards sustainable heating solutions and help your community thrive with Biodiesel.
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