http://forge1.feedweaver.net/rss/ash975/fkuzrydq78b7pshn Custom RSS feed powered by Feedweaver. Feeds are cached for about 15 minutes. Compiled in 4.19 seconds from 3 sources. Oh no! Feedweaver has encountered an error while processing the source entry "http://www.worldofrenewables.com/feed/latest_news/bioenergy/index.1.rss". Please check the feed settings. <br/> The error was: RuntimeError: It appears that the source is not a valid RSS feed. Please check the source URL. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:34:36 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/fossil-fuel-subsidies-outpace-renewables?cmpid=rss The research and consulting firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) reports that subsidies for fossil energies are far outweighing those for renewables. While many governments are putting support behind clean energy, the figures show that renewables are still far behind, reports BNEF. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/u-s-doe-funds-sunlight-to-fuel-project?cmpid=rss The U.S. Department of Energy Announced earlier this month that it would set aside more than $100 million to create an "Energy Innovation Hub" to encourage innovation around producing fuels directly from sunlight. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/solaredge/news/article/2010/07/enolia-solar-systems-to-install-1-5mw-of-solaredge-power-harvesting-systems-in-greece-as-part-of-a-new-partnership?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/8285.jpg" /> SolarEdge Technologies, a provider of end-to-end Distributed Solar Power Harvesting and monitoring solutions, is expanding its activity in Greece, announcing a partnership with Enolia Solar Systems SA, a leading Greek company active in the development of PV projects, trading of PV solar equipment and design and implementation of rooftop applications in the rapidly developing PV markets of Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/utility-scale-battery-research-underway-by-major-organizations?cmpid=rss What happens when the U.S. government awards DuPont, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Bosch, and 3M $1.6 million to develop a longer-lasting, less expensive way to store clean energy? We will soon find out. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/no-res-in-senate-energy-bill?cmpid=rss Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released details of a newly drafted energy bill yesterday. The bill is more notable for what's not in it, than what is in it. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/07/lost-in-the-political-flood?cmpid=rss Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/originoil-generates-revenue?cmpid=rss OriginOil is ready to ship the first part of its manufacturing system – technology that extracts renewable oil from algae – to Australia-based MBD Energy, triggering payment under the two companies' contract. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/biomass-advancing-in-the-northeast?cmpid=rss Gestamp Biomass, a division of Gestamp Renewables with worldwide operations, and New Hampshire-based Clean Power Development announced that they plan to bring biomass energy projects to the Northeast region of the U.S. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/07/the-importance-of-e15?cmpid=rss Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/360-organizations-release-statement-senate-inaction-on-energy-bill?cmpid=rss Clean Energy Works, a diverse coalition of more than 80 grassroots organizations representing more than 12 million Americans emailed a statement signed by more than 360 groups bemoaning the Senate's failure to address a clean energy and climate policy. It follows. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/comment-visions/news/article/2010/07/commentvisions-launches-online-community?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/7/27/9723-comment-visions-launches-online-community.jpg" /> Comment:Visions recently revealed a new and improved 'Contributor Community', allowing policy-makers, industry-leaders and experts in energy and environment to interact and network with each other online. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/07/time-to-ditch-the-resume-strategies-for-landing-a-green-job-in-a-tough-market?cmpid=rss Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/poet-7042/news/article/2010/07/poet-senate-energy-bill-missed-an-opportunity-to-do-something-about-foreign-oil-addiction?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/7042_poet_logo.gif" /> Today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced an Energy Bill with the stated goal of lessening U.S. addiction to oil. POET CEO Jeff Broin made the following comments: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/one-step-towards-biocrude-from-algae-in-korea?cmpid=rss Korean renewable energy developer, Eco-Frontier has signed a non-binding offtake agreement to purchase biocrude produced through Florida-based PetroAlgae's micro-crop technology. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/why-should-veetc-be-renewed?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/7/27/1332-why-should-veetc-be-renewed.jpg" /> The U.S. ethanol industry is nearing a major deadline. The industry's primary subsidy mechanism, the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC), is set to expire on December 31, 2010. Federal ethanol subsidies were worth roughly $5 billion in 2009, a figure large enough to create vigorous debate over their renewal. Some call the credits a boondoggle, others a vitally important lifeline for an industry still in its formative years. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2010/07/time-to-scale-back-renewable-energy-incentives-for-the-wealthy?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/7/27/9322-time-to-scale-back-renewable-energy-incentives-for-the-wealthy.jpg" /> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/is-the-u-s-ready-to-enact-a-fit?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/7/26/1332-is-the-u-s-ready-to-enact-a-fit.jpg" /> U.S. state and local efforts to create feed-in tariff (FIT) programs will not work as well as those in Europe unless regulators adopt the key principles that have made FIT programs so successful on the Continent, analysts say. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/biomass-thermal-energy-council-btec/news/article/2010/07/biomass-thermal-energy-council-commends-legislators-for-introduction-of-thermal-renewable-energy-and-efficiency-act?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/8187-biomass-thermal-energy-council--btec-.jpg" /> The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) extends its praise to Sens. Al Franken (D-MN.) and Kit Bond (R-MO.) and Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN.), Jay Inslee (D-WA.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) for introducing the Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act of 2010 in the U.S Senate and House of Representatives (S. 3626 and H.R. 5805, respectively). The legislation would assist in developing renewable heating and cooling projects nationwide. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/renewable-industry-critical-of-reid-energy-bill?cmpid=rss Facing opposition from the entire Republican Senate Delegation, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) has revealed plans to put comprehensive energy legislation, including cap and trade and renewable portfolio standard provisions, on hold, choosing instead to introduce a scaled back version tackling less controversial issues. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16172 DOE has announced $30 million in Recovery Act and FY 2010 funds to help small businesses commercialize promising new technologies. Applications are being accepted in the technology areas of biomass, buildings, geothermal, photovoltaics, wind power, vehicle efficiency, and energy transmission and storage. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/renewables-are-growing-fast-whats-new?cmpid=rss <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/7/21/1332-renewables-are-growing-fast-what-s-new.jpg" /> If you're looking for a comprehensive resource for renewable energy installation figures, look no further: The Renewables Global Status report was released last week, and it provides a great snapshot of where and how renewables are being developed around the world. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16157 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the renewable fuel standard (RSF) for 2011 under the agency's RFS2 program. The RSF covers biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuels, cellulosic biofuels, and "total renewable fuels." Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16156 DOE-funded research projects have won 39 of the 100 R&D 100 awards for 2010, including eight for energy efficiency and renewable energy. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16142 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded more than $4.2 million in grants to small businesses and community groups for renewable energy projects. The projects, which will use biomass from hazardous fuel reduction activities on national forest land, are aimed at reducing wildfire risk. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16127 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report providing a roadmap to meet the new Renewable Fuel Standard of 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022. The report notes that the Southeast and Central-Eastern regions could produce more than 90% of the biofuel feedstocks. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16126 DOE has announced awards up to $24 million for three research consortiums to work on the commercialization of algae-based biofuels. DOE also has released the final National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16124 The U.S. Department of Energy announced today the investment of up to $24 million for three research groups to tackle key hurdles in the commercialization of algae-based biofuels. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16081 Both government and university researchers are predicting a very active hurricane season in the Atlantic this year, including 3-7 major hurricanes. The storms are very likely to disrupt oil and natural gas production in the Gulf of Mexico and could complicate efforts to respond to the BP oil leak. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16080 ZeaChem, Inc. hopes to start converting poplar trees into ethyl acetate in Boardman, Oregon, by the end of this year. And with the help of a $25 million grant awarded by DOE through the Recovery Act, the company will expand its biorefinery to produce cellulosic ethanol by 2011. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16060 The Gainesville Regional Utilities and American Renewables have received regulatory approval for a 100-megawatt biomass power plant. The companies intend to start generating power from urban wood waste, wood processing wastes, and logging residues by late 2013. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16025 Scientists have long sought to mimic the mechanism of photosynthesis, allowing them to convert sunlight directly into fuels and chemicals. But new research at DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory suggests such mimicry may delve into an obscure physical phenomenon called quantum entanglement. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16027 A 2.4% decline in U.S. gross domestic product in 2009, with bigger impacts on energy-intensive industries, contributed to a 7% drop in energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, according to DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA). A shift to less carbon-intensive energy sources also helped. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16022 Several reports are showing that the clean energy sector remained strong globally in 2009 and during the first quarter of 2010. Bloomberg New Energy Finance found that investments in clean energy increased 31% in the first quarter of 2010 over the same period in 2009. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16002 DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are offering up to $30 million in funding for research and development of technologies to produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products. DOE has also produced a video on cellulosic biofuel technologies. Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=16007 The U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) today jointly announced up to $33 million in funding for research and development of technologies and processes to produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products, subject to annual appropriations. Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15983 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to promote renewable energy generation and cut greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations. The new agreement expands the AgStar program, which is aimed at reducing methane emissions. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.eere.energy.gov/news/news_detail.cfm/news_id=15981 Vice President Joe Biden has announced that 37 projects in 17 states were awarded Recovery Act funding as part of DOE's second round of grants for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Twenty-three of the awards focus on developing advanced "electrofuels" and batteries. Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700