September 9, 2009
Tiny Algae Loom Large in Biofuel Pilot Projects
ExxonMobil made a splash this summer when it announced its investment of up to $600 million in the production of biofuels from algae. The major oil company will be in competition with a number of small startup companies that are pursuing the best way to squeeze oil from the microscopic organisms. More
August 31, 2009
DOE Selects Biofuels Projects to Receive up to $21 Million in Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy is providing up to $21 million in funding for five projects that will develop supply systems to handle and deliver high tonnage biomass feedstocks for cellulosic biofuels production. More
August 26, 2009
Biomass Power Catches Fire in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire
Biomass power is gaining momentum throughout the United States, including new and revamped power projects in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Many of the projects involve converting existing coal-fired power plants to burn biomass for part or all of their energy supply. More
August 5, 2009
DOE Awards $28 Million to National Laboratories for Bioenergy, Smart Grids
New Recovery Act funds for scientific research will support bioenergy research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in addition to Smart Grid analysis work at four of DOE's national laboratories. More
August 5, 2009
DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding of up to $5.5 million for Ethanol Blends Infrastructure and Outreach
As part of the ongoing effort to support the development of domestic renewable fuels, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to $5.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to increase the use of higher ethanol blends up to E85 (85% ethanol/15% gasoline) by expanding refueling infrastructure and launching targeted outreach to promote public awareness. More
July 22, 2009
DOE, Agriculture Department to Award $6.3 million for Biofuels Research
DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will award up to $6.3 million toward fundamental genomics research, which may lead to the improved use of plant feedstocks for biofuel production. Awardees are located in five states: California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Nebraska. More
July 16, 2009
DOE Announces Recovery Act Funding of up to $85 million for Algal and Advanced Biofuels
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up to $85 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the development of algae-based biofuels and advanced, infrastructure-compatible biofuels. More
June 11, 2009
DOE Solicits Feedback on Draft of Algal Biofuels Roadmap
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback on the draft National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap. More
May 6, 2009
DOE to Invest $786.5 Million in Recovery Act Funds in Biofuels
President Barack Obama announced on May 5 that DOE plans to invest $786.5 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to accelerate advanced biofuels research and development and to provide additional funding for biorefinery demonstration projects. More
May 6, 2009
President Obama Takes Action to Advance Biofuels Production
President Barack Obama has announced several steps that his administration is taking to advance biofuels research and commercialization, including the formation of a Biofuels Interagency Working Group and the expedited release of funds made available by the 2008 farm bill. More