In Switzerland, grazing animals help to counteract the loss of biodiversity caused by fertilizing grassland ecosystems, according to a recent study performed at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow, and Landscape Research (WSL) and the University of Zurich. Because grading herbivores tend to munch on taller plant species, smaller plants are able to reach […]
In Connecticut, FuelCell Energy announced a $2.8 million continuation of an award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office to showcase the tri-generation capabilities of a Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant for industrial applications. Versatile DFC power plants can provide hydrogen at the point of use in addition to ultra-clean electricity and usable […]
In Louisiana, the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is hosting a workshop on bio-oil co-processing on April 3, 2014. The Bio-Oil Co-Processing: Expanding the Refinery Supply System Workshop will explore the potential to partner renewable technologies with conventional petroleum refining by considering biomass-derived oils as an additional feedstock. Patricipants will be engaged in […]
In the EU, the use of rapeseed cake in the production of livestock feed cuts methane and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 13%, according to the initial results of the research carried out by Neiker-Tecnalia within the framework of the Life-Seed Capital Project. Specifically, the incorporation of this oilseed plant into animal food cuts […]
In the UK, the Scottish Biofuel program at Edinburgh Napier University’s Sighthill campus will receive a boost in funding, according to the Scottish Minister for Energy, Enterprise, and Tourism, Fergus Ewing. The announcement, which will grant additional funding of nearly USD $800,000 over the next two years, echoed the Minister’s hopes that Scottish Biofuel will […]
In the US, the Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s new “Today in Energy” brief looks at the jump since 2007 in the number of service stations selling gasoline containing 85% ethanol. While Minnesota continues to dominate the market with 336 E85 retail locations, California and New York have sent he biggest amounts of growth. Across the […]
In Washington, the USDA announced $60M worth of payments through the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program for over 195 producers across the nation. Agriculture Undersecretary Doug O’Brien announced the payments, which were reauthorized by the recently signed 2014 Farm Bill, to produce advanced biofuels from renewable biomass other than corn kernel starch. More on the story.
In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association announced that Iowa motorists saved more than $23 million in January alone using E10 ethanol blends, according to data recently released by the Iowa Department of Revenue. Actual savings could exceed $23 million because the Iowa Department of Revenue data does not account for ethanol blending that occurs […]
In Minnesota, Syngenta released a new documentary video called “Ethanol: Fueling Rural America’s Future– One Community at a Time.” The video promotes the ethanol industry’s positive impact on the US economy and American energy independence by bringing together farmers, ethanol producers, and industry advocates on a single platform. “As ethanol plants have moved into small […]
In Massachusetts, Joule announced the appointment of David Anton as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Anton is charged with commercializing Joule’s carbon dioxide to fuels technology. He has nearly 30 years of relevant experience, including prior technology and business leadership roles at both DuPont and Codexis. “Joule has gained a tremendous asset with […]
