Public Information Office 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE:         June 28, 2006

CONTACT:  Donna Myers, (206) 546-4717 

SCC launches alternative fuels training

Shoreline Community College (SCC) offers two new alternative fuels training classes this summer for those interested in environmentally friendly alternatives to petroleum-based transportation.

The Basics of Biodiesel, Thursday, July 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm, $39.  Learn about the clean-burning fuel made from plant oils that works in any diesel engine or home-furnace. Instructor Lyle Rudensey, M. Ed. (aka “BioLyle”), is an environmental health educator at the University of Washington who makes his own fuel using discarded restaurant oil.  He is co-founder of The Breathable Bus Coalition, and is an active member of the NW Biodiesel Network, Centrobiodiesel, and The Cascade People’s Center biodiesel project.

Alternative Fuels:  The Future of Transportation and Energy, Saturday, August 19, 1 – 4pm, $15.  What does the world’s oil production peak mean for you, America and the world?  Examine the pros and cons of alternative fuel transportation options. Instructor Greg Rock is a sustainability engineer specializing in green transportation, building design and energy production.  He is co-founder of The Green Car Company and founder of Sustainable Solutions, a consulting practice that advises business leaders on how to best protect investments from rising energy prices.

In February 2006, Shoreline Community College became Washington state’s first National Training Center for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Training through the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium.  SCC will offer a variety of alternative and advanced vehicle technology training for fleet managers, auto shops, first responders, businesses and community members.

Please call Shoreline Community College Extended Learning at (206) 533-6700 to register or for more information, or visit www.shoreline.edu/ce.

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