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White paper outlines Romney agriculture policy, addresses RFS

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By Erin Krueger

October 10, 2012

Advanced Biofuels Biogas Chemicals Pellets Power Thermal 

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released a white paper on his agriculture policy this week. Within the document, Romney announced his support for the renewable fuel standard (RFS), but didn't mention the Farm Bill Energy Title.

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Planning permission was granted on Oct. 8 for a new, industrial-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in Widnes, U.K. PDM Group, the UK's largest food waste recycler, has been granted permission to build a 4 MW AD plant.

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Button mushroom biomass-degrading genes may benefit biochemicals

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By U.S. DOE Joint Genome Institute

October 10, 2012

Research completed by an international collaboration of two dozen institutions shows how the genes of the button mushroom are actually deployed not only in leaf decay but also wood decay and in the development of fruiting bodies.

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Portland General Electric Co. is seeking power generating resources to help it comply with Oregon's renewable energy standard. The company recently issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking approximately 100 MW of renewable power.

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California Advanced Energy Coalition calls for E15 accommodation

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By California Advanced Energy Coalition

October 10, 2012

The California Advanced Energy Coalition has proposed immediate action by the California Air Resources Board to adjust its fuel regulations to accommodate E15. By allowing E15 sales, CARB could reduce California gasoline prices immediately.

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There are two ethanol firsts at the new Tampa Gateway Rail terminal in Florida. The Port of Tampa now has the nation's first ethanol unit train-to-refined productions pipeline and Florida's first on-dock unit train intermodal container capability.

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney released a white paper on his agriculture policy this week. Within the document, Romney announced his support for the renewable fuel standard (RFS), but didn't mention the Farm Bill Energy Title.

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Representatives from both President Barack Obama and candidate Gov. Mitt Romney took the stage at the MIT Energy Initiative's Presidential Energy Debate to address each candidate's position on energy and climate change.

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Representatives from both President Barack Obama and candidate Gov. Mitt Romney took the stage at the MIT Energy Initiative's Presidential Energy Debate to address each candidate's position on energy and climate change.

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A study of the impact of a possible renewable fuel standard waiver concluded that corn prices would only be reduced between 46 and 48 cents per bushel and that, in some cases, the price of distillers grains and soybean meal would actually increase.

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Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP and the Wisconsin State Energy Office have partnered to develop an action plan to assist dairy farms and cheese manufacturers in converting waste into energy via anaerobic digestion facilities.

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Sierra Energy Corporation and SacPort BioFuels have jointly announced that the California Energy Commission has invested $5 million to help construct a commercial waste-to-biofuels demonstration facility at the Port of West Sacramento.

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The 2012 Georgia Life Sciences Industry Analysis was recently released. The analysis, titled "Shaping Infinity," shows that one out of every 40 jobs in Georgia is tied to the life sciences industry, which includes the biofuel sector.

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Poet CEO Jeff Lautt and Growth Energy's Vice President of Development Kelly Manning have presented Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D, with the "Fueling Growth" award for his exceptional support of the ethanol industry.

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General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have made it official. New models vehicles are ready to run on E15. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the move is an important step forward for the E15, and has extended a thank you to both companies.

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A Wood Resources International report says the U.S. pulled ahead of Canada for wood pellet exports during the first half of 2012. Canada was previously the world leader of pellet exports, but the U.S. South has significantly expanded production.

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Maximizing Metal Recovery

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By Anna Austin

October 08, 2012

Energy-from-waste technologies have dramatically advanced since most plants were built, providing new revenue streams and enhanced waste disposal methods.

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Using simple technology developed primarily for producing electricity from hydrogen, a team of researchers has developed what could be a commercially viable, continuous process for converting biomass and electricity into renewable liquid biofuels.

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USGC releases third edition of DDGS handbook

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By U.S. Grains Council

October 08, 2012

The U.S. Grains Council has released a third edition of A Guide to Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles. The third edition is greatly expanded, and offers new chapters and expanded feeding sections provide greater detail in feeding methods.

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The State of Biomass Heat: A 2012 Reflection

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By Joseph Seymour and Charlie Niebling

October 08, 2012

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Business Briefs

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By Staff

October 08, 2012

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A Canadian company is creating a global presence with its advanced waste-to-energy technology.

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