On Wednesday, the Department of Energy sent a letter to the State Energy Program and EECBG program grantees reiterating their support for the deployment of renewable fuels through funds awarded as part of the 2009 Recovery Act. There has been widespread frustration throughout the ethanol industry on the length of time it has taken for these funds to be dispersed …
Energy Awareness Month Puts Focus on Biodiesel
It is the first and only domestically produced advanced biofuel produced in the U.S., so it’s no wonder biodiesel is being highlighted during October, Energy Awareness Month. The green fuel’s biggest advocate, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), is taking this month to draw attention to biodiesel and its role in “POWERING AMERICA: We’re On Target,” the theme for the next …
Early Bird Deadline for Biodiesel Conference Approaches
Time is running out for exhibitors to take advantage of the early bird discount to the upcoming National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, February 6-9, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Our friends at the National Biodiesel Board have sent out a friendly reminder that you can save $200 on your booth space reservation if you book it by this coming Tuesday, Oct. …
Arizona Provides $2 Mil for Algae to Biofuel Development
The state of Arizona is providing $2 million to support research and development of alternative fuels, especially the development of algae into biofuels. KPHO-TV in Phoenix reports Gov. Jan Brewer made the announcement during this week’s Algal Biomass Organization’s national conference in Phoenix: “Our state has the potential to be a national and global leader in algae research and biotechnology, …
Biodiesel Board Urges Tax Credit Passage Before Break
It won’t be long before Senators and Representatives go back home to do what they seem to do best, or at least, the most: work on getting re-elected. But before they head out of D.C. for the break (right now, scheduled for October 8) before the November elections, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the Advanced Biofuels Association (AFBA) are …
OriginOil Launches Service to Help Algae Oil Industry
California-based OriginOil, Inc. has launched a new service that lends the company’s expertise to other potential algae oil producers. The company announced its professional “expert services” at the recent National Algae Association meeting in Houston, Texas: “For the past three years, hundreds of large companies, entrepreneurs, development agencies and investors have asked for our help in launching their algae programs,” …
Amyris Raises $85M in Successful IPO
Amyris, Inc. has concluded a successful IPO with shares changing hands at $16.55 after setting the initial offering at $16 per share, below its estimated price range of $16-18 per share. The company went public with a $650 market cap. With 5.3 million shares sold during the IPO, $85 million was raised with underwriters Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan and Goldman …
NREL Releases BioEnergy Mapping App
Want to know where are the biorefineries in the U.S. are located? There’s an app for that. The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) has released a new bioenergy mapping portal, BioEnergy Atlas, that identifies biomass feedstocks, then overlays that information with the ethanol and biodiesel facilities both on and off-line. You can also see map information for transportation infrastructure, power …
Biodiesel Bouncing Back with Help from RFS & REG
After having a couple of tough years, biodiesel could be poised for a bounce back … even if the $1-a-gallon federal tax credit is not renewed. This article from Biofuels Digest says another federal program, the Renewable Fuels Standard, and technology from Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group are contributing to a revival of the biodiesel industry in the U.S.: Optimism began …
Biodiesel Board to Host Bioheat Webinar
New York City has been a successful example of how to use Bioheat … a mix of biodiesel and heating oil … to keep residents warm while cutting the city’s global warming emissions. In hopes of spreading that success, the National Biodiesel Board will be hosting a webinar for the media entitled, “How to Green and Clean Buildings with Bioheat—A …