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November 17, 2009

DOE Biomass Program Announces Biomass 2010 Conference

The U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass Program will host its third-annual conference on biomass technolgies. More

November 12, 2009

DOE and USDA Select Projects for more than $24 Million in Biomass Research and Development Grants

DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on November 12 more than $24 million in grants for the research and development (R&D) of biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products. More

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

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

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