Riding the Renewable Rollercoaster
By Rona Johnson
November 19, 2010
As with any industry there are bound to be highs and lows. I was reminded of that the past couple of week as one biomass project was scrapped but another one is in the construction phase.
Maine conversion projects get ARRA funds
November 18, 2010
Four biomass conversion projects in Maine's Aroostook County have received a total of $3 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, contributing significantly to renewable goals set for the northern part of the state.
NREL: Clean energy policies for renewables need time
November 18, 2010
An NREL project aimed at quantifying the connection between state/local polices and clean energy has given a preview of a report due out in December. Early conclusions indicate that it will take time for renewable energy initiatives to work.
Conference panel examines biomass emissions mitigation
By Anna Austin
November 18, 2010
Industry experts will discuss some emissions reduction solutions and strategies during the panel Forest To Facility: Biomass Emissions Quantification, at BBI International's Pacific Northwest Biomass Conference & Trade Show on Jan. 10-12 in Seattle.
Pleasanton, Calif.-based waste-to-ethanol developer Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. has received a detailed indicative term sheet from the U.S. DOE, and has begun the negotiation process to advance the loan towards closure and funding.
DNP Green Technology and French agribusiness firm Agro-Industrie Recherches et Développements restructured their joint venture, called Bioamber, where DNP Green acquired 100 percent ownership of the joint venture and ARD now becomes a shareholder in DNP Green.
Englewood, Colo.-based Gevo Inc. received notification from the U.S. EPA that its isobutanol has successfully cleared registration for approval as a certified gasoline blendstock.
Pall Corp. has launched a new system to support research and development activities in the biofuel and biochemical sectors. Pall's Research and Modeling scale Crossflow Filtration System is designed to help research and development teams evaluate the use of membranes in their processes, while also generating data that can provide them with early economic guidance for the future scale-up of their applications.
On Nov. 11 the European Commission released the results of a biotechnology report that explores public perceptions of biotechnology, including biofuels.
The New Zealand-based waste gas to fuels producer, LanzaTech, is headed for the Pacific Northwest. Through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement recently approved by the U.
FirstEnergy conversion plans change to shut-down
By Anna Austin
November 17, 2010
FirstEnergy has decided to shut down its R.E. Burger plant in Shadyside, Ohio, instead of repower it with biomass. The company says that market prices for electricity have drastically fallen and expected market prices don't support a repowered plant.
Renewable proponents discuss mid-term election results
November 17, 2010
The mid-term elections resulted in a major turnover of members for the upcoming 112th Congress. In light of possible agenda changes, the American Council on Renewable Energy hosted a webinar, to discuss the outlook for the renewable energy sector.
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory project aimed at quantifying the connection between state/local polices and clean energy has given a preview of a report due out in December.
Idaho biomass project scores PPA approval
By Anna Austin
November 16, 2010
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved a power purchase agreement between Idaho Power Co. and a proposed biomass cogeneration plant, after determining what rate the project was eligible for per the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act.
Blender Pump Boom
November 15, 2010
North Dakota's tremendous growth sets an example
‘Action Now'
November 15, 2010
Is administration support enough to spur Congress to extend ethanol incentives?
For Now, E15 Still Illegal
November 15, 2010
RFA, Growth Energy work through multiple implementation steps
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