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Enerkem raises C$15M in project equity financing for its commercial waste-to-biofuels facility in Alberta

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Waste Management and EB Investments are investing C$15 million (US$14.6 Total financing raised by Enerkem in 2011, both at the corporate and project subsidiary levels, now amounts to C$103 million. million) for a minority equity interest in Enerkem Alberta Biofuels L.P., Earlier post.)

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USDA closes on $105M loan guarantee to Fulcrum for biorefinery converting municipal waste to renewable jet fuel; first USDA loan for biojet

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to Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels, LLC to build a biorefinery to produce jet fuel from municipal solid waste (MSW) via a proprietary two-stage thermochemical process. million loan in 2011 to convert food and agricultural waste to biogas that is used as fuel to generate electricity. Earlier post.). which received a $12.8-million

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BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

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Looking at the third-quarter global investment figures by type, asset finance of utility-scale renewable energy projects came to $49.3 Looking at the third-quarter global investment figures by type, asset finance of utility-scale renewable energy projects came to $49.3 —Colin McKerracher. billion for 300MW.

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ClearFuels to Develop Co-Located Commercial-Scale Biorefinery for Renewable Jet or Diesel Production in Tennessee

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have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the development of a commercial scale biorefinery facility for the production of renewable jet or diesel fuel. The renewable energy facility will be co-located with Hughes Hardwood’s wood component products manufacturing facility in Collinwood, Tennessee. Earlier post.).

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USDA seeking applications for loan guarantees for biomass fuels and energy programs

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These three USDA Rural Development renewable energy programs are authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill). Under the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), USDA is making approximately $463 million in program level available for loan guarantees in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011.

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California ARB fines Ford $2.96 million for sales of non-compliant On-Board Diagnostic systems in California

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million, $740,000 will go to the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), which provides financial assistance to projects aimed at reducing pollution and waste and encouraging the use of renewable energy.

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Brazilian Ministry Of Environment And National Development Bank launch credit line for projects to reduce carbon emissions

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In 2011, approximately R$230 million (US$133.7 million) was allocated to the non-reimbursable category and put into effect in 2011. Renewable energy. Waste with energy potential. million) was set aside for the two categories. Of this total, approximately R$30 million (US$17.4 The remaining R$200 million (US$116.2)