Back in May I decided to take a drive to the North Fork of Long Island for a change of pace and in search of Biofuel for my Ford F250 6.0L diesel truck. I know that Burt’s Reliable fuel oil on the east end supplies biodiesel in blends of B20 and B100. With a quick call I confirmed their pump was still operating dispensing B100 Biodiesel.
Burt’s uses a traditional pump with grade selection similar to any gas station when fueling up with gasoline. Just fill up like any other vehicle. What is exciting about this is any existing diesel can use biodiesel with no modifications. Always before fueling up, check with your manufactures warranty for the grade of biodiesel recommended. In most cases there is no ill effect using the higher percentages of biodiesel, but on a newer vehicle it is best to follow the recommendations. Since my Ford F250 2004 was new right off the show room I have used mostly B100 in the vehicle. Now 2011, 217,000 miles later the truck is still going strong.Being an advocate for green energy and electric vehicles it’s exciting to see what Long Island has to offer. Further in my travel to my surprise, I passed a Mini-e all electric vehicle parked in a parking lot right off the main road. I thought to myself “how cool is this!”, made a quick
turnaround back to the parking lot to view the car. I figured the owner had to be close by as I searched the local stores. I soon met Cliff Saunders the owner of the Mini-e car number 249. Cliff is the owner of Cliff's Elbow Room restaurant and café 1549 Route 25, Jamesport NY. Cliff was very happy to speak about his EV and the great experiences he has had with the Mini-e. Cliff is a big advocate of EV’s and can attest to the reliability and ease an EV is for his driving. With over a 100 mile range, Cliff has no problem getting to where he needs to go.Long Island has vast acres and miles of farmland and vineyards with plenty of wind year round. It was only fitting to see a windmill out in the middle of Osprey's Dominion Vineyard. Not only is 
this state-of-the-art winery commitment to fine winemaking, they are also committed to the environment. I have known the owner and the former wine maker for some time, and their commitment to a truly green operation. For many years now Osprey's Dominion has powered there vehicles on B100 biodiesel. In 2006-2008 I would deliver biodiesel to there facility to run all their diesel equipment and even the hot water pressure washer.
this state-of-the-art winery commitment to fine winemaking, they are also committed to the environment. I have known the owner and the former wine maker for some time, and their commitment to a truly green operation. For many years now Osprey's Dominion has powered there vehicles on B100 biodiesel. In 2006-2008 I would deliver biodiesel to there facility to run all their diesel equipment and even the hot water pressure washer.Upon visiting this time I was amazed and excited to see a newly erected 20Kw wind generator 
on the property. This was only fitting and even the next step to running a green vineyard. To see this was viewing a piece of art, a pleasurable structure, clean and quiet as it rotated producing free energy. This was the perfect example showing the simplicity of operation and I hope an inspiration to many of the other vineyards and farms.
on the property. This was only fitting and even the next step to running a green vineyard. To see this was viewing a piece of art, a pleasurable structure, clean and quiet as it rotated producing free energy. This was the perfect example showing the simplicity of operation and I hope an inspiration to many of the other vineyards and farms.