Alternative Fuels: GLRPPR Sector Resources

News: Scientists develop 'green' pretreatment of miscanthus for biofuel

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:58 GMT

Two University of Illinois scientists have developed an environmentally friendly and more economical way of pretreating miscanthus in the biofuel production process.

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Resource: Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:28:14 GMT

The Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker database contains information for advanced energy legislation across all 50 states for free to any user. Legislation is organized into the following policy categories: Electricity Generation; Energy Efficiency; Financing; Regulatory; Natural Gas; Emissions; Transportation; Infrastructure; Economic Development; Other Energy. In total, the Tracker database provides current legislative language, recent actions, bill sponsor information, and policy trend analyses.

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News: Introducing The National Library of Energy (Beta), New Search Engine Facilitating Access to Department of Energy Information

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:20:08 GMT

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) has launched the National Library of Energy (NLE), a virtual library and open government resource to advance energy literacy, innovation and security.

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Resource: Algae Industry Map

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:09:03 GMT

This map documents Algae Biomass Organization members, algae production projects, research and other activities that are making algae a new source of renewable fuels and many other products.

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News: Research advances in conversion of wastes and algae to crude oil

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:17:20 GMT

Yuanhui Zhang and Lance Schideman, both professors in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, have combined their research efforts to develop an innovative system that uses swine manure to produce biocrude oil, grow algal biomass, capture carbon, purify wastewater and recycle nutrients.

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News: USDA and FAA extend aviation biofuel agreement

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:05:04 GMT

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the USDA is extending for five years its agreement to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other partners to help develop a viable biofuel for the aviation industry. The Secretary signed the agreement with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at the Advanced Biofuels Summit at Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland.

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Resource: State Energy Statistics Portal

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:04:23 GMT

The portal takes DOE's energy data and analyzes it geographically.

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News: Energy Biosciences Institute Scientists Develop Regulation Recommendations to Prevent Biofuels Plants From Becoming Invasive Weeds

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:41:18 GMT

In the United States, only species listed on state or federal noxious weed lists are regulated, and those lists are often biased toward species that affect agricultural crops. Conversely, invasive plant council lists include species that affect natural landscapes but have no regulatory clout. After comparing the lists and how they are created, researchers at the University of Illinois' Energy Biosciences Institute have developed some suggestions on how to improve the regulation of all invasive plant species, including new biofuels plants.

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News: Wastewater Could Be Used in Cellulosic Ethanol Production

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:12:24 GMT

Treated wastewater effluent could be a viable alternative to potable freshwater for cellulosic ethanol production, according to a study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study, "Use of Treated Effluent Water in Cellulosic Ethanol Production," was funded in part by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center.

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News: MSU Power Plant to test biofuel from algae

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:00:10 GMT

This summer, MSU researchers will embark on a $150,000 project collaborating with PHYCO2, a California-based algae and carbon dioxide sequestration company, to test an algae reactor machine in the MSU Power Plant.

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