About Us

Steve Fugate, Owner Steve Fugate is the founder and owner of Green World Biofuels. Steve lives with his wife Wende and children Maizy and Zeus outside Iowa City on their acreage. Steve gained notoriety as the general manager and 25 year veteran of the Hamburg Inn #2, an immensely popular little diner on the outskirts of The University of Iowa. Steve is also the founder of Yoderville Biodiesel Cooperative, a small group of dedicated renewable energy enthusiasts that set up shop in his shed during the spring of 2004 to investigate community based biodiesel production. Images of their efforts can be viewed at www.ybdc.org. Steve has become an internationally recognized speaker on biodiesel, sustainability, and cooperative development with dozens of speaking engagements to his credit. After conducting numerous workshops and building many processors Steve decided to form a company based on supplying consumers with the know how and ability to produce their own fuel from locally available restaurant waste.

Wende Fugate, Co-Owner Wende Fugate is a local book artist and student at the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book. Wende has lived in Iowa for the past 11 years on a small farm right outside of Iowa City with her husband Steve and their two children Maizy and Zeus. Aside from art, Wende is interested in renewable energy and doing her part to help the environment. She is an active member of the Yoderville Biodiesel Cooperative, where she helps wash and dry many gallons of biodiesel a week. She also works with her husband, Steve, building processors and managing the office at Green World Biofuels.

Todd Graper, Facility Manager/Electrical Technician Todd gained his electrical expertise while serving in the US Air Force. He currently works as a machinist and enjoys designing and building new types of equipment. Todd’s hobbies include coin collecting, hunting and problem solving.

Maizy & Zeus Fugate Maizy and Zeus Fugate have attended numerous renewable energy events over the past few years and have been a great help in the shop. Maizy does a wonderful job of explaining the Ester Machine to interested customers and gives a rousing and informative speech on biodiesel and renewables. Zeus enjoys plumbing - and bothering his sister.

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NEWS

   Articles

Sunday March 26, 2006
Des Moines Register
"Making Biodiesel Easier"

Sunday August 6, 2006,
Cedar Rapids Gazette
"Create your own supply"

Nov 2005,
The Iowa Source

Monday July 25, 2005
Cedar Rapids Gazette
"Workshops sheds light on biofuels"

Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Ag Observatory
"Fugate - People can create their own energy independence"

Iowa Farmer Today

   Links

Green-Trust.Org, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, and
Off-Grid Living

Green Fairs

Biodiesel Fuel Facts

Moving Toward Energy Independence