The first stage of a successful alternative fuel program is the Assessment Phase. At Fleet Biodiesel, we use our proprietary Biodiesel Assessment Methodology to analyze an organization’s objectives, current resources, and applicable tax and regulatory statutes.
The goal of the Assessment is to gather data and organize it to provide a clear picture of the various implementation strategies available to you. Equipped with this information, decision-makers can evaluate options on the basis of facts, not suppositions.
Here are some of the questions that need to be addressed before embarking on an Implementation Plan:
Operational
- How much biodiesel do we need and where can we get it?
- Should we have our own fueling station?
- Is it feasible to make our own biodiesel?
- What ancillary and support products are required?
- What quality standards exist for biodiesel?
- Should we outsource biodiesel production/maintenance operations?
- How much time will it take to manage a program?
Financial
- What are the real costs of incorporating biodiesel into our fueling system?
- Does our organization qualify for tax incentives or grants?
- Where can we get updated information on tax incentives?
- What is our anticipated ROI for various implementation plans?
Regulatory Compliance
- Will our fleet be required to use biodiesel in the future?
- How can biodiesel affect our fleet emissions compliance?
- Where do we find information on current emissions requirements?
- Is there pending legislation that could affect our program?
The Fleet Biodiesel Assessment Report will answer these questions and provide you with the resources to develop a strategy that fits your organization’s unique requirements. The landscape is constantly changing in the alternative fuels industry. Your assessment report will allow you to make the best decisions based on your existing assets, current trends and developments.
After the Assessment, you may choose to develop your own biodiesel program, or Fleet Biodiesel can continue the process and provide you with a comprehensive Biodiesel Implementation Plan.