Bioenergy Technologies Office

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The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) collaborates with industry, academia, and national laboratory partners to unlock new economic opportunities for rural and agricultural communities by advancing technology development and innovation across the entire biomass-to-bioenergy supply chain. Bioenergy is an abundant and renewable resource that can contribute to a more secure, sustainable, and economically sound future. BETO collaborations are working on:

  • Transforming domestic biomass and waste carbon resources into productive and affordable bioenergy and bioproducts
  • Diversifying options for global energy competitiveness
  • De-risking investments

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge

2023 Billion-Ton Report: An Assessment of U.S. Renewable Carbon Resources

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BETO released the 2023 Billion-Ton Report, which shows that the U.S. could sustainably triple its production of biomass to more than 1 billion tons per year.

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Bioenergy Technologies Office

General Contact Information
Phone: 202-586-5188
Washington, DC, 20585

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For media inquiries, please email EE.Media@ee.doe.gov.

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