The American Biofuels Council (ABC), a national grassroots communications network for the advancement of biofuels adoption, has launched the Certified Biofuels Educator (CBE) program. The program is designed to train and certify government, corporate, and school staff as well as community volunteers in providing accurate and comprehensive biofuels information.

Sean O'Hanlon, Founder and Executive Director of the ABC, said, "There is enormous demand for this type of program. Government departments, corporations, schools and community groups want to talk to someone who combines local community knowledge with up-to-the-minute awareness of biofuels. Too many people who talk to them have little knowledge, or an axe to grind. This program will solve that problem."

"Our goal is to have 500 CBEs trained and certified within the next 12 months," said O'Hanlon. "We are excited about the impact that CBEs will have in reducing the carbon footprint of their departments, enterprises, schools and groups, as a new, professionally trained resource for their communities."

The program is open to all US residents over the age of 18, and applications can be downloaded at http://www.americanbiofuelscouncil.com. The courses have a nominal charge for materials, but are taught by ABC volunteers. The first examinations are scheduled for Miami, FL on 20th-21st October , and will rapidly expand across the country in the 4th quarter of 2007.