First Name | Carl |
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Last Name | Lenox |
Email Address | carl.lenox@gmail.com |
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Subject | Unencumbered grant funds |
Comment | Hello, I am writing to strongly recommend two applicants who did not recieve funding under the intial grantinf process. First is Biofuel Oasis. Biofuel Oasis has been instrumental in the incredible growth of biofuel use in the East Bay. They have been very successful in growing their business over the last several years and have now run out of space. Their requested funding (100K) is to allow them to expand their operation and significantly increase their capacity to serve their customer base. I cannot empthasize enough how crucial it is for 99.9% biodiesel, made from recycled feedstock, to be available at the pump in the Bay Area. There is incredible demand for this and if the distribution situation improved, many more people would be willing to use biodiesel. My second recommendation is to award funds to Yokayo Biofuels. Unlike the other awardees on the list, Yokayo is a going concern with a track record of producing quality fuel in the real world. Other awardees may claim to be able to bring capacity online, however, I am concerned about their actual ability to deliver. Yokayo can accomplish meangingful scaleup with limited funding. In fact, they are planning to scale operations regardless of CARB funding. However, CARB funding will allow Yokayo to significantly accelerate investment in upgraded equipment and expanded, new capacity. Ultimately this will allow them to provide more fuel in the North Bay and in the Bay Area. Thanks for your consideration, -- Carl Lenox |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-22 18:52:22 |
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