How we can help
We provide strategy, application,
training, development
and infrastructure solutions to the biofuels industry.
We know biofuels and the
biofuels
community. We also know agriculture and the ag community. Our staff has
a diverse background ranging from farming to enterprise to academics.
With your insights and our team approach, being "green" is easy.
Consider us your partner for any of the following:
- Project analysis & support
- Feasibility studies & business plans
- Strategic planning
- Grant Applications
- Technology review
- Auditing and verification
- Performance testing and improvement
We provide assistance with:
| Feedstocks: | * Availability and cost of various production
feedstocks * Analysis of product yields and quality from various feedstocks * Cellulose resources * Lipid (fat) quality and consistency |
| Markets: | *
Detailed research on local/regional and national/international markets * Historical data and projections * Transportation cost analyses * Working with retail, city, state and government fleets * Feedstock and off-take agreements |
| Financial: | *
Debt and equity options * Expansion and production subsidies (local, state, private & federal) * Return On Investment projections * Cost-benefit analysis * Preperation for meeting ASTM standards |
| Education: | *
Seminars and workshops, including biofuels introduction, use and
production * Presentations and training sessions for managers, executives and staff * Custom training and teaching materials |
| Technical: | *
Assistance in attaining BQ9000 certification * Preparation for meeting new ASTM/ULSD standards * Economy of scale (size of plant) comparisons * Batch vs. Continuous processing technology * Catalyst comparisons * Wet vs dry processing * Analysis of existing and developing technologies * Capital and operating cost differences |
Great Lakes Ag Energy -- your real-time biofuel experts
Under an
ongoing contract, you can use our services only when they are needed,
and pay us only when you use us, ranging from a few hours or days to an
extended period of several months. We'll create a support arrangement
that effectively meets your needs and improves your bottom line.
Contact us today to further discuss how we can help with your
commitment to renewable energy.