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New video highlights the importance of biofuels to the military

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By Union of Concerned Scientists

July 03, 2014

Advanced Biofuels 

Our nation's continued oil use is posing a dangerous threat to our nation's armed forces and security, but engineers and national security experts are working together to make oil savings solutions a reality, according to a new video.

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A $1.6 million grant from the California Energy Commission is supporting a project at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to develop a combustion system that that can switch between biogas, propane and natural gas in real time.

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California Ethanol & Power LLC in southern California landed a tax credit from the California Competes Tax Credit Committee worth $3.1 million through 2018, if the company successfully meets the milestones in the contract.

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Scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are using the National Science Foundation-supported Stampede supercomputer to improve biofuel production by determining how certain enzymes break down cellulose.

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Ethanol production through the middle of June reached record high levels based primarily on recent weakness in the corn markets. Plants have been increasing production thanks to lower corn prices and strong profit margins.

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Scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are using the National Science Foundation-supported Stampede supercomputer to improve biofuel production by determining how certain enzymes break down cellulose.

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California Ethanol & Power LLC in southern California landed a tax credit from the California Competes Tax Credit Committee worth $3.1 million through 2018, if the company successfully meets the milestones in the contract.

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The Fuels America coalition is launching a new wave of ads to highlight highlighting renewable fuels' savings for consumers as gas prices climb to their highest levels since 2008.

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The White Earth Nation of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe is contemplating installation a biomass power system for its Shooting Star Casino and Event Center in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

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Last month, it was mentioned that China's import program and policies were the “elephant in the room,� and that whatever the path that took would have a significant bearing on DDGS prices. Over the weekend of June 14, the elephant reared its head.

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CR&R Environmental Services, a recycle and waste collection company in Southern California, entered into the construction phase of its anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Perris, California.

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EBRD finances biogas project in Ukraine

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By European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

July 02, 2014

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is organizing a financing program of up to EUR 7.1 million ($9.7 million) to construct and bring into operation a 2.25 MW biogas plant, adjacent to Rokytne sugar mill in the Kiev region.

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Joule Unlimited Inc. has announced that the U.S. EPA favorably reviewed its microbial commercial activity notice (MCAN) for Joule's first commercial ethanol-producing catalyst.

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The quarter ended in June with a sharp drop in the grain and soy complexes. Taking its toll on the ag complex is a crop that seems to be getting bigger, planted acreage that supports the former statement and bigger stocks.

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A bill recently introduced in the New Jersey legislature aims to establish a Class I renewable energy certificate multiplier program for landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the state with the goal of offsetting economic loss from engine damage.

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The U.K. Department of Energy and Climate change has released Renewable Heating Incentive and Renewable Heat Premium Payment data for May. The program provides financial incentives to increase the production and use of renewable heat.

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Galva, Iowa-based Quad County Corn Processors is now producing cellulosic ethanol through its 2 MMgy Adding Cellulosic Ethanol project, which converts corn kernel fiber into fuel. Ethanol industry trade groups have praised the achievement.

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On July 2, the U.S. EPA published two final rules pertaining to the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program. The first establishes new fuel pathways, while the second finalizes the voluntary quality assurance plan for the RFS.

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A new paper reviews research conducted by Brazilian researchers demonstrating the high carbon costs of converting intact Brazilian savanna compared to the carbon gains obtained from converting underutilized pastureland for biofuel crops.

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Harvesting energy from heather could cut greenhouse gas emissions and help the UK meet its bioenergy targets, according to new research by experts at Durham and Manchester Universities.

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Joule Unlimited Inc. has announced that the U.S. EPA favorably reviewed its microbial commercial activity notice (MCAN) for Joule's first commercial ethanol-producing catalyst.

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On July 2, the U.S. EPA published two final rules pertaining to the renewable fuel standard (RFS) program. The first establishes new fuel pathways, while the second finalizes the voluntary quality assurance plan for the RFS.

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GE recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Monsal, a private U.K.-based water, waste, advanced anaerobic digestion and integrated biogas-to-energy business. The acquisition of Monsal will enhance GE's wastewater treatment product offerings.

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The Congressional Budget Office has published a report on the renewable fuel standard (RFS) that is focused on compliance issues in 2014 and beyond. The biofuels industry has spoken out to criticize the study.

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On June 30, the EPA published proposed rule to update its air standards for new municipal solid waste landfills. A separate advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeks public input on whether to update emissions guidelines for existing landfills.

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The Congressional Budget Office has published a report on the renewable fuel standard (RFS) that is focused on compliance issues in 2014 and beyond. The biofuels industry has spoken out to criticize the study.

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Discoveries made while working on a feature about pellet presses and the companies that manufacture them.

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RFA: Ethanol offers freedom from high gas prices

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By Renewable Fuels Association

July 01, 2014

Sadly, drivers are expected to see skyrocketing gas prices this Independence Day as analysts at GasBuddy predict that Fourth of July prices will reach their highest level in six years. Ethanol, however, can save consumers money.

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Commodities: Natural gas prices high due to inventory depletion

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By Ben Straus, U.S. Energy Services

July 01, 2014

The key to understanding the short and medium term gyrations of the natural gas market is natural gas inventory levels. Because stocks are relatively low for this time of year, futures prices over the next 9 months remain at elevated levels.

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