This is the time of year where people reflect on the year past and look to the next year. 2012 was a roller coaster year for the alternative energy industry but amidst some struggles, the industry saw many successes. Here is a brief look at some of the top stories for 2012 covered on DomesticFuel.
Top Stories for 2012:
- National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 passes
- First wind farm on public lands begins operation
- New York BioHeat bill takes effect
- Obama Administration authorizes offshore wind leases
- EPA approves RFS pathway for grain sorghum
- E15 goes on sale in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska
- Attack of E15 wages on
- Anti-ethanol opponents call for waiver of RFS due to drought
- EPA remains committed to RFS
- Propel Fuels begins selling algae-based biodiesel to consumers
- President Obama elected to second term
- America’s largest biodiesel company, Renewable Energy Group (REG) has successful public offering
- Solar energy breaks installation record
- NASCAR drives 3 million miles on E15
- Gevo ships first batch of biobased isobutanol
As the country ends the year on the edge of the fiscal cliff, there will be widespread implications for the future of the alternative energy industry. Keep reading energy.agwired.com as we continue to bring you the news.