
Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif.
July 21, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Nikki Budsinski, D-Ill., and 37 of their colleagues on Oct. 8 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the administration to follow through with SRE reallocations.
The USDA on Oct. 6 announced a $180 million investment to launch the USDA’s Seed Sovereignty Initiative, a major effort to both strengthen U.S. agricultural security by protecting the plant genetic resources and enabling ag innovation.
Renewables are expected to account for 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, increasing to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 6.
Pacolet Milliken LLC on Oct. 7 it has acquired 100% of Georgia Renewable Power, which owns two biomass power plants in northeast Georgia, one in Franklin County and one in Madison County. The facilities have a combined generating capacity of 116 MW.
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association welcomes the introduction of Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Building Canada Strong Act), tabled in the House of Commons on Sept. 21, 2026.