Welcome to the Biofuels Technology Club
About
The Berkeley Biofuels Technology Club (BTC) is a student-led organization at UC Berkeley committed to advancing campus sustainability by converting waste cooking oil from dining halls into biodiesel fuel for campus vehicle use. Founded in 2014 by a group of students, BTC operates with the mission to create a sustainable waste-to-energy loop that both reduces carbon emissions and campus dependence on fossil fuels. BTC performs its research in the Incubator Lab on campus and runs a 50 gallon reactor at the Richmond Field Station, where large batches of biodiesel are made.
Our Mission
- Convert waste cooking oil from campus dining halls into renewable biodiesel fuel
- Develop innovative biofuel technologies through student-driven research and experimentation
- Promote environmental sustainability and energy independence at UC Berkeley
- Foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary community passionate about green energy
Values
Ingenuity – As students, we pride ourselves in exploring the unexplored. Surrounded by the brilliance and inventiveness rooted in our university culture, we dare to pioneer and actualize “crazy” ideas.
Safety – Taking satisfaction in the extremely hands-on work we do, we conclude there are no shortcuts or expectations in safety; our utmost priority is to keep our team safe.
Teamwork – Our team of diverse individuals share a passion for problem-solving, sustainability, and most importantly, having fun; we find these are the perfect ingredients for synergy.
Sustainability – Commitment to creating a closed-loop, zero-waste system that minimizes environmental impact.
Partnerships
