The Cleantech Network is holding yet another forum to give experts in the energy industry a chance to learn the latest tools and technologies of the trade. The CleanTech Forum XVIII will be held in Washington D.C. September 15th -17th, 2008. Explore the best cleantech policies and corporate practices from around the world. Hear from prominent lawmakers on cleantech-related issues. …
Alternative Fuels and Vehicles in Vegas
We are just days away from the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo in Vegas. The four-day event boasts 200 speakers and 2,000 registrants, which includes representatives from the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council. Alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies will be featured in the largest industry event of its kind in the world. The 14th annual conference …
Ethanol Provisions in Farm Bill
Congressional negotiators Thursday announced a compromise 2007 Farm Bill that has new incentives for biofuels production. “The new Farm Bill will dramatically ramp up the agricultural sector’s capacity to produce clean, renewable energy,” said conference committee chairman Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). “Significantly, it provides more than a billion dollars to expand the supply of fuels made from biomass and crop …
Biodiesel Reauthorization in Farm Bill
The National Biodiesel Board is applauding Congress for coming up with a compromise on the Farm Bill today that contains a provision that renews the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Bioenergy program. In this press release, the NBB calls the legislation key to reducing dependence on foreign oil: “The National Biodiesel Board thanks all the Senators and Congressional leaders who have …
Illinois Biodiesel Plant Hits Million Gallon Mark
A biodiesel plant in Seneca, Illinois has hit the one-million-gallon mark in just the first 25 days of operation. In a press release, Nova Biosource Fuels says this is just the start of the projected 60 million gallons annual production from the refinery of animal fats and vegetable oils into the green fuel: “We are pleased with the progress at …
A Little Green to Change Rush’s Mind
Now don’t get me wrong. I like Rush Limbaugh. I really do. He’s given a voice to the conservative cause for many years… even when things looked pretty bleak for his side. And he does GOOD radio. He knows how to communicate to his audience, and my hat is off to him for his radio skills. But when it comes …
Energy Company’s Trucks Running on Biodiesel
Detroit, Michigan-based DTE Energy has announced that it is converting its fleet of 800 service trucks and vehicles to biodiesel. A company press release says the energy company that serves 3.5 million customers will be able to serve them just a little bit greener: “Converting to biodiesel is a win-win for DTE Energy and the environment,” said Bill Pettit, director …
Biodiesel Circumnavigation Attempt Ahead of Schedule
The biodiesel-powered speed boat, the Earthrace, was two days ahead of schedule to set a record for circumnavigating the globe as it has just finished its leg across the Atlantic Ocean… docking in San Juan, Puerto Rico after traveling 3,300 nautical miles from Sagunto, Spain. This story from Powerboat-World.com says the first part of the journey was pretty exciting: This …
Biodiesel: Fueling the Developing World
Opponents of biofuels like to bang the drum of doom and gloom saying how green products, such as biodiesel, are causing world food shortages… especially in developing countries. But this article from Medill Reports – Chicago says that one man is helping poorer countries, such as Haiti, develop alternative energy solutions without tapping into those nations’ precious food supplies: Now, …
Algae-based Biodiesel Makers Getting Closer to Marketable
For a while, we’ve been telling you about one of the hottest trends in the biodiesel business: turning algae into biodiesel. This entry from C|Net.com’s Green Tech Blog says that at least three companies are close to making the green pond scum into green fuel with even more close on their heels. Florida-based PetroAlgae wants to test a commercial algae-biodiesel …