December 15, 2008
Another province announces its renewable fuels plans.
By Rona Johnson
December 11, 2008
Dedicated bioenergy crops will add another layer to the biomass development challenge – finding and working with the farmers who will grow those energy crops.
December 08, 2008
The Canadian ethanol industry recently met to discuss economic and political challenges.
By Rona Johnson
December 04, 2008
Iowa's new Cedar Valley TechWorks is one example of what biomass promoters are hoping will become a boom in locally produced biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products.
December 01, 2008
Despite hardships, it's a time for thanks in the ethanol industry.
November 24, 2008
The Big Three automakers go to Washington. Will it provide results?
By Rona Johnson
November 20, 2008
A couple of projects among the Tech Awards caught my eye because they address important global issues - development of third world countries, distributed power and invasive species.
November 17, 2008
The National Ethanol Conference covers the industry from A-to-Z.
By Rona Johnson
November 14, 2008
EPA has a fascinating web tool available, showing contaminated land sites around the nation that would be suitable for renewable energy.
November 10, 2008
A new President prompts a look at ethanol policies.
By Rona Johnson
November 07, 2008
Simply Green Biofuels is launching a ‘con-green-ience' store in Dover, N.H., this month.
2009 could be a big year for midlevel ethanol blends. UL certified E85 fuel dispensers and blender pumps should be available by the first half of the year. In addition, Congress is expected to address tax legislation that limits fuel retailers' ability to claim credits for blender pumps distributing E85. Testing of midlevel blends will continue, and an E20 fuel waiver request could be submitted to the U.S. EPA before the end of the year.
Europe has an appetite for sustainable ethanol. Brazil is hungry to supply the demand.
Chances are the United States will bring into play a mandatory carbon emissions reduction program sooner rather than later. In the second of a two-part series, EPM explores the domestic carbon trading market and what the future could hold for ethanol producers.
The food-versus-fuel debate, high corn prices and the country's economic crisis have taken a toll on the corn-based ethanol industry. Despite its difficulties, the development of cellulosic ethanol wouldn't be where it is without its predecessor. Now it's just a matter of getting the necessary financing to commercialize the industry.
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