“Biodiesel for Home Heating and Transportation”

Jim Malloy, Nat Harris & Jamie and Randy Lohr

Biodiesel can be produced from recycled vegetable oil and is an ideal replacement for petroleum diesel in boats, oil based heating systems, and diesel powered vehicles. Without modifying existing equipment, people can reduce their carbon footprint right now by seeking fuel providers that sell biodiesel and biodiesel blends. 

Nat Harris, Production Manager , Newport Biodiesel

Nat Harris has had a life long interest in the automotive and marine industry. He previously worked for Block Island Maritime, a Newport non-profit organization that funds educational maritime and environmental programs for children. He worked as a Technician with both an independent Porsche restoration shop and BMW of San Francisco. Later, he worked as Service Manager for a Saab dealership. He is an avid boater and lived aboard his 52’ Irish Trawler for three years with his wife Jennifer and two children while managing a marina in Southwest Florida. His focus the past couple of years has been the development of his own biodiesel processor which provides fuel for his personal vehicles and heating oil for his home. A graduate of Connecticut College in New London, CT, Nat lives in Newport.

Jaime and Randy Lohr, Owners, Guardian Fuel Systems

Randy & Jamie Lohr began Guardian Fuel & Energy Systems, Inc. in 1993.  Randy brought his management experience in the oil heat industry combined with his mechanical aptitude (a stint as a marine mechanic didn't hurt!).  Jamie added her commitment to environmental protection, sustainable living and interest in alternative energy sources. Both believe that best business practice means to do what is right.

Guardian Fuel is a member of the National Oil Heat Research Alliance to provide benefits through consumer education. NORA has launched an ambitious research program to improve both fuel and equipment, to create an improved environment for oil heat customers over the coming years.  Also an associate member of the National Biodiesel Board, Guardian Fuel stays informed on the latest research and development of biodiesel in the United States, to ensure biodiesel fuel quality for a seamless transition from standard petroleum fuels, to today’s clean-burning, American produced, BioHeat and BioDiesel. 

Jim Malloy, Sustainable Biodiesel Distributor, T.H. Malloy and Sons

Five years ago Jim joined T.H. Malloy and Sons as an alternative energy consultant and helped in the transition of switching their fleet of home heating fuel delivery trucks to run on Biodiesel and deliver Bioheat. Jim is also the designer and builder of an off-grid, fossil fuel free, wind/solar powered home. He previously worked as a Backcountry Educator in National Wilderness areas. He has been interested in sustainable solutions since the Carter administration. Jim also enjoys writing biographies from a third person perspective.