Alternative Energy - Choosing an Alternative Fuel 3

Choosing an Alternative Fuel — Frequently Un-Asked Questions and the Answers You Need to Know. Choosing an Alternative Fuel can be a tricky business with sometimes surprising consequences. Remember when Ethanol seemed to be the best answer? Alternative Fuel choice has so many independent variables, how can you choose wisely? Jeff Stewart (MBA, University of Oregon) is President of Blue Star Gas; a family owned and operated 74-year-old enterprise, which has 13 offices throughout Northern California, Oregon, and now, Washington. Jeff is also past chairman of the National Propane Benchmarking Council and has a broad and deep understanding of alternative fuel options. His even-handed approach to fuel choice questions will make this event a valuable tool for your understanding of alternative fuel use and choice.

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