Join the Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-Operative
Joining the CB-DC is a vote for alternative energy solutions. By supporting local renewable fuels like biodiesel, community members can change the energy landscape and reduce our carbon footprint. At the CB-DC, we believe that individuals can change the world, but only if we work together. Join the CB-DC in our quest to localize and diversify our community energy providers. With around 200 individual and corporate members from Victoria to Cortez Island, it's members like you that make all this possible. |
There has never been a better time to join forces with your local alternative energy provider. Start your journey to a more sustainable future today!
The lifetime membership fee for joining our list of change-makers and holding Co-op membership is $20. The membership fee gets you access to all the bio-diesel related literature and newsletters published by the co-op plus voting rights at the AGM. It also gives you 24/7 access to the 2999 Allenby Road Green & Go bio-diesel blending card lock pump, so you are not limited to refueling from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Please download and sign our membership agreement and Bio-diesel Use Guidelines below and send them to our office to start the membership process. If you are an organization, with a fleet, please email us at info@cowichanbiodiesel.org and we will be better able to help you
The lifetime membership fee for joining our list of change-makers and holding Co-op membership is $20. The membership fee gets you access to all the bio-diesel related literature and newsletters published by the co-op plus voting rights at the AGM. It also gives you 24/7 access to the 2999 Allenby Road Green & Go bio-diesel blending card lock pump, so you are not limited to refueling from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Please download and sign our membership agreement and Bio-diesel Use Guidelines below and send them to our office to start the membership process. If you are an organization, with a fleet, please email us at info@cowichanbiodiesel.org and we will be better able to help you
cbdc_membership_agreement_2023.pdf | |
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bio-diesel_use_guidelines_april_2023.pdf | |
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Biodiesel Usage & Refund Policy:
The fuel provided by the CB-DC is ASTM D6751 Certified. However, it is up to the owner's discretion to appropriately blend the fuel depending on their individual vehicle and the weather. CB-DC will not be held responsible for rich bio-diesel blends that cause vehicle problems including but not limited to: rubber seal problems, fuel line problems, gasket problems, warranty violations, injector problems, and fuel filter clogs. It is up to each member to ensure their vehicle is mechanically sound and able to run bio-diesel. The pumps are regularly tested for accuracy, however, in cold weather, the bio-diesel can gel and stop flowing. Members should be aware of cold temperature conditions and should follow signage at the pump indicating conditions. PLEASE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE'S WARRANTY FOR BIO-DIESEL PRIOR TO USE.
CB-DC will not issue refunds for fuel purchases and all transactions are made in CAD only.
The fuel provided by the CB-DC is ASTM D6751 Certified. However, it is up to the owner's discretion to appropriately blend the fuel depending on their individual vehicle and the weather. CB-DC will not be held responsible for rich bio-diesel blends that cause vehicle problems including but not limited to: rubber seal problems, fuel line problems, gasket problems, warranty violations, injector problems, and fuel filter clogs. It is up to each member to ensure their vehicle is mechanically sound and able to run bio-diesel. The pumps are regularly tested for accuracy, however, in cold weather, the bio-diesel can gel and stop flowing. Members should be aware of cold temperature conditions and should follow signage at the pump indicating conditions. PLEASE CHECK YOUR VEHICLE'S WARRANTY FOR BIO-DIESEL PRIOR TO USE.
CB-DC will not issue refunds for fuel purchases and all transactions are made in CAD only.