October 16, 2015
BY Holly Jessen
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The DOE on July 22 announced it has selected 278 projects to move forward with award negotiations under the Genesis Mission request for applications released in March. Several bioenergy-related projects are among those selected by the agency.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall on July 16 sent a letter to congressional leadership calling for additional support for U.S. agriculture producers as AFBF analysis predicts farmer losses will deepen in 2027.
The EPA on July 20 announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. Members were chosen for their expertise in key EPA priority areas, including regenerative agricultural practices.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., on July 16 introduced the Biomass Facility Construction Act. The legislation aims to create a tax credit to incentivize the development of new biomass energy facilities to support wildfire mitigation efforts.
CARB on July 14 provided additional clarity on its 2025 LCFS amendments with the release of a new 13-page frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. The agency said the FAQs will continue to be updated periodically.