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Solazyme announces successful commissioning of integrated renewable oil production biorefinery in Peoria, Illinois

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The IBR was partially funded with a federal grant that Solazyme received from the US Department of Energy (DOE) in December 2009 to demonstrate integrated commercial-scale production of renewable algal-based fuels. Solazyme has been operating at semi-commercial scale through contract manufacturers since 2007.

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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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An open-access paper on their work appears in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. This study tested the effects of depth-cycling on the growth, morphology, and chemical composition of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, a target species for renewable biomass production. Navarrete, Diane Y. 2021.110747.

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Saft launches industrial production at Jacksonville Li-ion battery plant

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This high-volume production facility will build advanced lithium-ion cells and batteries for energy storage for renewable energy, smart grid support, broadband back-up power, transportation and defense. million federal grant from the Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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DOE to Provide $3.2B in Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements, Including Transportation Programs

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The US Department of Energy announced the availability of $3.2 billion for investment in energy efficiency and conservation projects in US cities, counties, states, territories, and Native American tribes. billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Most of the EECBG funding (nearly $2.7

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2). President Obama.

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Sodium batteries from Michigan to challenge lithium’s grip – ET Auto

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Natron Energy Inc. Natron’s facility in Holland, Michigan, is funded in part by a nearly USD 20 million federal grant. That makes it one of a wave of new US battery plants to receive backing from the Biden administration as it tries to create a domestic supply chain for key clean energy technologies. and Amazon.com Inc.,

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