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Alterna, Eco Technologies rounding up biochar supporters for Copenhagen presence
In Canada, Alterna Energy is seeking to “to recruit and coordinate a presence in Copenhagen for industry to show support for the Biochar initiatives.” Erich Knight of Eco technologies circulated this note round the industry this week:
“Dear North American Biochar Producers & Supporters: Hugh McLaughlin of Alterna Energy wishes to recruit and coordinate a presence [...]
Tennessee legislature committee OKs $11 million for Genera project, ending communications flap
In Tennessee, the state legislature’s Fiscal Review Committee voted 11-1 to approve $11 million for the demonstration cellulosic ethanol project by state university spin-off Genera and Dupont. The project is constructing a plant in Vonore that will ultimately utilize switchgrass as a feedstock.
The Digest reported previously on a flap between the Governor and the legislature, [...]
EPA to hold workshops 11/18 and 11/19 on new GHG regulations affecting larger ethanol plants
In Washington, the EPA announced the location and dates for two public hearings on the proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions thresholds, defining when Clean Air Act permits would apply to new or existing industrial facilities. According to the EPA, this new program would cover nearly 70 percent of the nation’s total GHG emissions from stationary [...]
Post Carbon Institute finds alt energy resources insufficient to power industrial system
In California, a report from the Post Carbon Institute, concluded that “unrelenting energy limits, even among alternative energy systems, will make it impossible for the industrial system to continue operating at its present scale, beyond the next few decades.” The new study utilizes “full life cycle assessment” and “net energy ratios” (Energy Returned on Energy [...]
USDA, DOE announce $24 million in bioenergy, bio-based products R&D grants: Gevo, Velocys, GE, Agrivida among awardees for ethanol, biobutanol, drop-in fuels
In Washington, the US Departments of Agriculture and Energy today announced $24 million in R&D grants for biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. Of the $24.4 million announced today, DOE plans to invest up to $4.9 million with USDA contributing up to $19.5 million.
Projects announced today will contribute a minimum of 20 percent of matching [...]
“Prosperity Without Growth” book calls for “massive uplift” in renewable energy, low-carbon transport investment
In the UK, Professor Tim Jackson released his book “Prosperity Without Growth: Economics for a Finite Planet,” this week, based on the findings of a two-year research programme he coordinated for the UK’s Sustainable Development Commission (SDC), where he is economics commissioner. In the book, Jackson argues that, faced with the limits imposed by carbon [...]
EPA considering cutback on 2010 cellulosic ethanol mandate; switch to advanced biofuels instead, says Iowa RFA
In Washington, a report circulating in Farm Online and elsewhere quotes EPA Transportation and Air Quality director Margo Oge, saying that EPA was considering lowering the cellulosic ethanol target for 2010 below the original 100 million gallon target set in the 2007 EISA Act, due to low production.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association president Denny Mauser [...]
US Secretary of Energy appoints loan guarantee czar
In Washington, Secretary Steven Chu today named Jonathan Silver Executive Director of the Department’s loan program office to oversee the Department’s Loan Guarantee Program as well as the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program. Silver will report directly to Secretary Chu, helping accelerate the application review process for both programs. As Executive Director, Silver will [...]
Ireland sets 4 percent biofuels mandate
In Ireland, Energy Minister Eamon Ryan announced that the Government has approved a Biofuels Obligation – with a 4% biofuels requirement in annual fuel sales. Biofuels used must produce 35% lower greenhouse gases than their fossil fuel comparators. In order for biofuels to be counted towards the obligation, they must meet the EU Sustainability Criteria [...]
Growth Energy co-chair Clark calls for legislation on E15 if EPA does not approve
In Iowa, Growth Energy co-chairman, Gen. Wesley Clark issued a call for legislators to step in and mandate E15 ethanol, if the EPA does not issue a ruling to allow increase blending of ethanol into the US gasoline supply by the December 1st deadline.
According to a report in the Des Moines Register, ethanol production increased [...]
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