The International Renewable Energy Agency reports: “More than 7.7 million people worldwide are now employed by the renewable energy industry. This is an 18 per cent increase from last year’s figure of 6.5 million. The report, Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2015, also provides a first-ever global estimate of the number of jobs supported […]
In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s E85 Wholesale Price Listing Program detailed that E85 is priced at up to a $1.14 discount to petroleum-based gasoline, a 50% overall discount per gallon and representing a savings, on an energy-density or cost per mile basis, or up to 29% lower. According to the wholesale price listings, E85 […]
In France, Deinove reached the third and penultimate milestone of its Deinol project supported by Bpifrance. The DEINOL program, initiated in 2010, aims to develop and market a consolidated, second-generation bioethanol production process using true non-food biomass (agricultural residues, organic waste, etc.) as raw material and to promote the properties of Deinococcus bacteria. Overall, Deinove has achieved […]
In California, Amyris announced a partnership with the nonprofit, I AM THAT GIRL, a global community that supports, celebrates and inspires fulfillment of the highest potential in every girl. Amyris plans to support local I AM THAT GIRL chapters around the country to create healthy conversations and mentorship programs to address the emotional, mental, and […]
In Washington, According to EIA data as analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol production averaged 987,000 barrels per day (b/d)—or 41.45 million gallons daily. That is up 19,000 b/d from the week before. The four-week average for ethanol production stood at 982,000 b/d for an annualized rate of 15.05 billion gallons. Stocks of ethanol […]
In New York, Bloomberg New Energy Finance reported that Clean energy investment worldwide was $53bn in the second quarter of 2015, down 3% from a revised $54.4bn in Q1 2015 but down 28% compared to the $73.6bn recorded in Q2 2014. “Global investment this year is facing headwinds from the financial markets, with the sharp […]
In California, Novvi announced that its engine oils are now American Petroleum Institute (API) certified and have delivered superior performance over more than a half million miles of raceway driving. Together, these accomplishments mark significant industry traction and validate that Novvi engine oils surpass industry benchmarks for performance and sustainability across all cars. Novvi oils have clocked more than half a […]
In Hawaii, Pacific Biodiesel Technologies has acquired Big Island Biodiesel, LLC, and BIB became a wholly owned subsidiary of PBT as of July 1, 2015. The move unites all members in our effort to expand biodiesel production in Hawaii and “continue to decrease the state’s dependency on imported fossil fuel,” the company said. Pacific Biodiesel […]
In Washington, Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation wrote to members of the House of Representatives urging them to reject efforts to de-fund implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, as contained in a potential amendment to a House appropriations bill proposed by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.). “As the House prepares to debate the Fiscal […]
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