Plans for the fourth Florida Farm to Fuel® Summit are progressing well and organizers expect the event on July 29-31 to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s summit will once again include leaders from the agricultural, government, academic, technology, and financial communities who will share their progress in reaching the commercial production of biofuels and renewable energy in …
Vote Now for FEW’s High Octane Award
The ethanol industry has spoken and the Few Ethanol Workshop (FEW) now has seven candidates for its 2009 FEW High Octane Award. The award is presented at FEW and given to a person who has had a long-term tremendous effect on the growth of the ethanol industry. Here are the nominees: Doug Anderson, Green Energy Group Kathy Bryan, BBI International …
Wind Energy Web Conference
More than 25 North American experts will discuss opportunities, trends and challenges related to community wind energy projects during an online web conference May 26 and 27 offered by Green Energy Web Conferences. Presenters at the web conference include experts from organizations ranging from the American Wind Energy Association, Windustry and the World Wind Energy Association to the U.S. Departments …
President Clinton to Speak at Ethanol Summit in Brazil
Lay down the red carpet. Former President Bill Clinton will be a headliner at this year’s Ethanol Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil June 1-3, 2009. The conference is hosted by UNICA,vthe Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), and is touted as one of the most important gatherings focused on biofuels in the world. After eight years in the white house, President …
Record Crowd at Biomass Expo
The 2009 International BIOMASS Conference & Expo this week in Portland, Oregon boasted a record crowd of more than 1,000 attendees representing 25 nations, according to organizer BBI International. “Biomass will change the world’s energy future,” said Mike Bryan, CEO of BBI International, who gave the opening remarks. “[Biomass-derived power] will do this in a way that does not create …
Scientists to Talk Biofuels at Symposium
The 31st Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals is coming up May 3-6 in San Francisco, with more than 800 scientists expected to attend sessions on topics ranging from commercialization of biofuels and their long-term sustainability to emerging technologies and turning algae into fuel. Government and private sector support for research, development and deployment of renewable fuels and chemicals …
AFVI Announce Industry Excellence Awards
As the third day of the 15th national AF&V Conference and Expo in Orlando moves in, industry excellence awards were announced. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) recognized outstanding leadership in the alternative fuels and vehicles industry. The awardees shown superiority in advancing the use of alternative fuels, vehicles and advanced technologies thus furthering a clean air initiative. According to a …
AF&V Conference Kicks Off in Orlando
The exhibit hall opened yesterday and showcases booths from a variety of alternative fuel industry groups and automakers. An important workshop was held this afternoon and focused on the untruths of the alternative fuel industry. The session, Eco-Smackdown: Industry Addresses Untruths About Alternative Fuels, included a panel of experts from industries representing propane, compressed natural gas, biodiesel, and ethanol. An …
Community Wind Web Conference Announced
Looking for an environmentally friendly way to discuss the power of wind? On May 26-27, 2009, Green Energy Web Conferences is hosting a web conference to discuss opportunities, trends and challenges related to community wind energy projects. More than 25 North American experts will be on hand from organizations including American Wind Energy Association, Windustry, the World Wind Energy Association, …
FEW Seeking Nominations for Industry Awards
The 25th anniversary of the Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) is fast approaching – June 15-18, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Two awards will be presented this year to outstanding industry professionals: The High Octane Award and the Award of Excellence. The High Octane Award is chosen by the industry and honors a person who has helped the ethanol industry mature and …