Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.08
Liaison Andrew McMahan
Submission Date June 24, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Central Carolina Community College
IN-2: Innovation 2

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Andy McMahan
Department Chair
Sustainability
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Biofuels Conference

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:

The Collective Biodiesel Conference is geared toward active and open collaboration among participants, including home brewers, grease collectors, multi-million gallon producers, and everyone in between.

This conference is designed to provide sufficient detail for participants to put what they learn, both technical and logistical, directly into action. In addition to open forums and lectures, the conference also features case studies from active Biodiesel co-ops and companies.


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

The conference is geared towards grease collection along with small-mid scale biodiesel production and distribution. Attendees take home tools and experiences to create alternative fuel systems both large and small.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
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Research Yes
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Public Engagement Yes
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Energy Yes
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Transportation Yes
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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