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Biomass Commodities Corporation and Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company completing wood pellet heating system at Lebanon middle school(26/03/2012)
School Administrative Unit (SAU) #88 designed the new Lebanon Middle School to include the two wood pellet fired boilers to heat the entire 100,000 square foot building. The two wood pellet boilers provide all of the heat for the new building. A solar array will produce hot water during shoulder and summer seasons. Due to this innovative design and the inclusion of renewable energy systems, the new building will burn zero fossil fuels. A Northe... [more]
Breeding better grasses for food and fuel(01/02/2012)
Researchers from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC) have discovered a family of genes that could help us breed grasses with improved properties for diet and bioenergy. The research was carried out by a team from the University of Cambridge and Rothamsted Research, which receives strategic funding from BBSRC. Their findings were published earlier last month (Tuesday 17 Jan) i... [more]
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's biogas plant takes high-solids organic material and turns it into heat and electricity(28/07/2011)
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has dedicated the first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD) in the Americas. On average, 2,320,000 kWh will be generated annually, providing 8 percent of the University’s electricity needs on its campus. The biogas plant, owned by the University, is designed and constructed by BIOFerm™ Energy Systems, a member of the Viessmann Group. The plant is part of the University’s plan to achieve... [more]
Investment tax credit can help biofuel projects make the crucial step to commercializing innovative technologies(15/07/2011)
New US legislation would make algae and other second-generation biofuels eligible for the cellulosic biofuels production tax credit and create an optional investment tax credit. The recently introduced Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act can help advanced biofuel producers secure financing for construction of projects. Brent Erickson, executive vice president of Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)'s Industrial & Environmental Se... [more]
BioWayste reactors are generating biogas and achieving over 95 percent COD removal at Bruichladdich whisky distillery(27/06/2011)
A new biogas and treated wastewater sets the Bruichladdich distillery on the Hebredian island of Islay apart from other whisky producers, in an industry that has long been one of the highest energy users and biggest waste producers. Two high-rate 60m3 BioWayste reactors are generating biogas and achieving over 95% COD removal at the Bruichladdich distillery. “In just a few weeks”, said Bruichladdich’s Managing Director Mark Reynier, “the Bi... [more]
The 2011 BIO International Convention examines technology's role in the production of biofuels(02/06/2011)
Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the 2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high-level panels examining the spectrum of biotechnology advancements. These sessions will address pressing global industrial and environmental issues from the research and development of advanced biofuels to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Convention will be held June 27-30, 2011 in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washingto... [more]
Federal support must continue so that the advanced biofuels industry can reach its potential production levels(14/04/2011)
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has submitted a written testimony to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing, “Domestic Renewable Fuels: From Ethanol to Advanced Biofuels”. The organization advocates that the Renewable Fuel Standard should provide the market and regulatory certainty necessary to drive private investment and maintain progress in research and development of advanced biofuels. Brent Erick... [more]
World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing returns to Toronto(01/04/2011)
BIO’s 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing is the world’s largest industrial biotechnology conference for business leaders, investors, academics and policymakers in biofuels, biobased products, renewable chemicals, synthetic biology, food ingredients and biomass. BIO returns to Toronto, May 8-11 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event is coorganized by BIO, BIOTECanada and the Agri-Technology Commercia... [more]
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