U.S. Department of Energy
August 24, 2017
BY U.S. Department of Energy
Did you know that one state is creating a sustainable market for bioenergy crops while saving taxpayers upwards of $43,000 per year? Or did you know that estimates show that continuing to develop our domestic biomass resources could contribute nearly $259 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the U.S. economy by 2030?
If you want to stay up to date with the latest news and perspectives on the growing U.S. bioeconomy, we have you covered. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office is pleased to announce the official launch of its new technical blog, Bioprose: Building the Bioeconomy through Technology & Communication—your one-stop shop for the latest innovations and developments that are shaping the bioeconomy.
Advertisement
Bioprose is one of several communications vehicles designed to enhance BETO’s communications efforts with the biobased community, in addition to providing valuable insight into the programs and people that contribute to the success of the bioeconomy. Written by a diverse team of managers, scientists, and engineers associated with BETO, the blog posts will showcase an in-depth look at the technical details of the bioenergy advances currently supported by BETO and our partners.
The new blog will also help link industry experts with cutting-edge BETO-funded research, giving them the most up-to-date information on successful research and development and technical breakthroughs. What’s more, it will serve as a space for bioenergy industry professionals to become more aware of the capabilities of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories and their associated user facilities.
Advertisement
Revolutionary, sustainable bioenergy technologies will drive the emerging bioeconomy for a prosperous nation and we believe that this blog will reflect that energy and excitement. Read posts from some of bioenergy’s most innovative experts today, and sign up for our new tech-focused listserv to get all the latest information at your fingertips.
The U.S. EPA on March 7 announced it will extend the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard reporting deadline and signaled its intent to revise the 2024 RFS renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel.
The Canada Boarder Services Agency on March 6 announced it is initiating investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the U.S. The announcement follows complaints filed by Tidewater Renewables Ltd. in 2024.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig in February named the recipients of the 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. Al’s Corner Oil was recognized for ethanol marketing and Pro Cooperative was recognized for biodiesel marketing.
Lawmakers in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on March 6 reintroduced legislation that aims to ensure that RINs generated for renewable fuel used by ocean-going vessels would be eligible for RFS compliance.
Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program has announced it is now accepting applications for funding to support clean fuels production and clean fuels transportation and storage projects.