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 17, 2009
USDA Awards $49 Million for Biomass Energy Projects in 14 States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 23 biomass energy projects in 24 states to receive $49 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The USDA previously awarded Recovery Act funds to 110 forest thinning projects, of which at least 13 planned to convert some of the recovered biomass into energy. 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 15, 2009
DOE Biomass Program Sponsors Land-Use Change and Bioenergy Workshop
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program sponsored the Land-Use Change and Bioenergy workshop in Vonore, Tennessee, from May 12 to May 14, 2009. 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
May 5, 2009
Secretary Chu Announces Nearly $800 Million from Recovery Act to Accelerate Biofuels Research and Commercialization
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced plans to provide $786.5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to accelerate advanced biofuels research and development and to provide additional funding for commercial-scale biorefinery demonstration projects. More