Established in 2007, Washakie Renewable Energy (WRE) produces biodiesel through three WRE Group companies. Each company allows Washakie Renewable Energy to control all steps of the production process to ensure its biofuel is high quality and environmentally friendly.
Biofuels are made of renewable resources that include vegetable oil, cooking oil, and animal fat. Using biofuels as opposed to crude oil fuels reduces the amount of pollutants that are released into the air and atmosphere. Biofuel is nontoxic and biodegradable, so accidental spills do not pose a threat to the environment or surrounding communities.
Additionally, instead of used cooking oil ending up in landfills and sewage systems, these oils are used in biofuel production, which limits the amount of waste in these systems. When fats, oil, and grease (FOG) accumulate in sewage system pipes and constrict flow, sewage backups into homes and on streets can occur, creating health hazards. Further, when a sewer backup occurs, sewage can flow into storm drains and eventually to waterways, creating serious environmental concerns. In addition, FOG adversely affects municipal sewage treatment systems.
