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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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These methodologies will significantly decrease the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of the final HKT design. The innovative new turbine designs, along with distributed load control and regulator concepts, significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy. It has a low maintenance cost, resulting in a lower cost of energy.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The goal is to develop an optimal generator for current energy conversion. Boston, Massachusetts) will develop a cost-effective, high efficiency, power take-off system for a wave energy converter, a mechanism to convert water’s mechanical energy into usable electricity. DOE Funding: $160,000. Total Project Value: $192,000.

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InDEED, a success

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The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV. DEED road rally in Juneau, Alaska. The Tucson Electric Vehicle Association in Arizona showcased conversions and self-built vehicles.

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USDA Report Provides Regional Roadmap To Meeting the Biofuels Goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard by 2022; Southeast to Provide ~50% of Advanced Biofuels

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Assuming an average biorefinery size of 40 million gallons per year, USDA estimates it meeting the RFS2 advanced biofuels goals will mean building of 527 biorefineries, at a cost of $168 billion. Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. Decision support and policy analysis tools. 4.6% (primarily oilseed crops). This will take an $8.32

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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aviation fuel at the scale or speed needed to achieve industry goals, the report focuses on a portfolio of options, including different conversion technologies and sources of potentially sustainable biomass, including oilseeds, forest residues, solid waste, and algae. Studies show that gasification technologies face high upfront costs.

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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From Alaska to the Gulf Coast, the United States has offshore resources capable of producing enough seaweed to handle as much as 10 percent of our demand for transportation fuel. Eucheuma is a commercially valuable species of “red” macroalgae that has been difficult to propagate in a cost-effective manner. Category II MARINER Projects.

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Electrifying School Buses

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Electric School Buses in the US are a hot conversation. Operation Cost. As with most EVs, the cost of operating a gas-powered vehicle is simply higher than that of operating an electric one. Additionally, California’s Central Coast Community Energy has a program aimed at covering up to 50% of the cost of new ebuses.

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