Hawaiians are on a mission to expand the use of local renewable and alternative energy sources to supply the islands’ power needs. The use of locally produced biodiesel is critical to the state’s success.

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A goal for Hawaii and Hawaii’s electricity providers is to produce biodiesel from locally grown feedstocks so that the fuel doesn’t have to be brought in from the U.S. mainland. Crops being investigated for biodiesel include jatropha, palm and kukui nuts.''

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By Frank Zaworski