Join the Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-Operative
VI's first Biodiesel blending pump at Bing's Creek in Duncan.
Photo by M Hassaan Rahim.
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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 $50. 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.
Please read the membership agreement and Bio-diesel Use Guidelines and sign up here for your Lifetime Membership! If you are an organization, with a fleet, please email us at [email protected] 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 $50. 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.
Please read the membership agreement and Bio-diesel Use Guidelines and sign up here for your Lifetime Membership! If you are an organization, with a fleet, please email us at [email protected] and we will be better able to help you
| cbdc_membership_agreement_202509.pdf |
| bio-diesel_use_guidelines_sep_2025.pdf |
Biodiesel Usage & Refund Policy:
1. Fuel Quality & Usage
1. Fuel Quality & Usage
- All biodiesel provided by CB-DC is locally produced on Vancouver Island.
- The fuel is manufactured with high standards, established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and experienced production practices to ensure reliable quality.
- It remains the vehicle owner’s responsibility to determine the appropriate blend for their vehicle and for seasonal weather conditions.
- Members must ensure their vehicle is mechanically sound and biodiesel-compatible before fueling.
- CB-DC will not be held responsible for issues resulting from high biodiesel blends or misuse, including but not limited to:
- Rubber seal or fuel line problems
- Gasket failures
- Warranty violations
- Injector malfunctions
- Fuel filter clogs
- Rubber seal or fuel line problems
- Members are strongly encouraged to check their vehicle warranty before using biodiesel.
- In cold weather, biodiesel can gel and stop flowing.
- Pumps are regularly tested for accuracy, but members must monitor weather conditions and follow signage at the pump regarding blending recommendations in cold temperatures.
- All sales are final — CB-DC does not issue refunds for fuel once purchased.
- All transactions are processed in Canadian Dollars (CAD) only.
- By fueling with CB-DC, members support a local, sustainable energy initiative that reduces waste and strengthens our Vancouver Island community.
Toll Free: 1-855-473-2739 / e-mail:[email protected] / Pump Location: 2999 Allenby Rd, Duncan, BC / Office Location: 55 Station St, Duncan, BC
