National Biodiesel Conference Podcast

Director of Florida Power and Light's Fleet Services George Survant talked about his company's use of biodiesel during a press conference.

Bruce Chesson with NASA Transportation picked up the Pioneer Award for his agency and talked about how they use biodiesel during a press conference.

The closing general session of the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference featured a panel discussion on new feedstocks for biofuels.

Interview with University of Idaho Department Head of Biological and Agricultural Engineering Jon Van Gerpen about new energy balance study.

Jim Duffield of USDA was one of the panelists for the session on food versus fuel at the 2008 biodiesel conference.

John Urbanchuk of LECG was one of the panelists for the session on food versus fuel at the 2008 biodiesel conference.

Emily Bockian Landsburg of Philadelphia FryoDiesel is the new chair of the Sustainability Task Force for the NBB.

Astronaut Jim Lovell spoke to a captivated audience of biodiesel industry folks at the Tuesday morning general session telling them to expect the unexpected.

Astronaut Jim Lovell inspired the biodiesel industry at Tuesday morning's general session.

Gene Gebolys, the chairman of the NBB's Regulatory Committee reminded the audience how important the day is to the future of the biodiesel industry.

Manning Ferachi, the NBB's director of governmental affairs, discusses the renewal of the federal tax incentive that keeps biodiesel competitive with petroleum, the CCC Bioenergy program, and the new Renewable Fuels Standard for biodiesel.

Lisa Ryan with the NBB's political action committee talks about being successful in DC.

Senior chemist Teresa Alleman talks about a new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) which shows the quality of biodiesel has made significant gains.

David Winslow of Universal Studios announces that they will increase the amount of biodiesel used at the popular Orlando theme park.

Country singer Michael Peterson entertains the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference general session with "From the Grave to the Cradle".

National Biodiesel Board Vice Chairman Gary Haer of REG talks about the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference, challenges and opportunities for the industry.

Joe Brehm talks about how Iowa Biofuels Training International pairs educational institutions and biofuels producers with potential green collar workers..

Bill Sanders, director of workforce innovations with US Department of Labor, talked about how the Bush administration has made training jobs for the energy sector a priority.

Jeff Stroburg, CEO of Renewable Energy Group, discusses announcement of new program to ramp up biofuels job training and share Iowa's industry expertise.

Dr. Mick Starcevich, president of Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, discusses announcement of new program to ramp up biofuels job training and share Iowa's industry expertise.