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UC Riverside study finds emissions benefits for E15 blend in California

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The Renewable Fuels Association—which was one of the supporters of the study — hailed the report as proof of the value of E15 for California. —RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper California is one of only two states that has not yet approved E15; Montana is the other.

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NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

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A new Energy Department study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) indicates that by 2025 wind and solar power electricity generation could become cost-competitive without federal subsidies, if new renewable energy development occurs in the most productive locations. Source: Hurlbut et al. Click to enlarge.

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Life cycle analysis finds Camelina-based renewable jet fuel reduces GHG emissions by 75%; renewable diesel reduces emissions by 80%

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An updated life cycle analysis of the carbon footprint of camelina-based biojet fuel found that the renewable fuel reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 75% compared to traditional petroleum-based jet fuel, according to a study by researchers from Michigan Tech University (MTU), Targeted Growth and UOP LLC, a Honeywell company.

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Montana Company Licenses Lawrence Livermore Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology

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Lower cost is one of the key aspects of the renewed interest by some in zinc air fuel cell technology—which had been explored in the 80s and 90s—propelled by the anticipated demand for efficient, low-cost alternatives to lithium for electric vehicle battery production. Worldwide resources of zinc total more than 1.8

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Satellite-data derived study finds meeting renewable fuel targets is theoretically feasible, but would change significantly impact agriculture mix

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Roughly 80% of the current recovered harvest in the US would need to be re-allocated for the production of bioenergy crops to meet current renewable fuel targets with existing technology, according to a new study using satellite data led by researchers from the University of Montana. —Smith et al. William Kolby Smith, Cory C.

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DOE issues regulatory roadmap to spur geothermal energy development

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The roadmap includes distinct flowcharts that address all federal and state regulatory requirements for developing a geothermal resource—from land use and leasing plans, to drilling exploratory wells, to developing a geothermal power plant. The next states slated for review are Colorado and Texas.

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USDA awards nearly $10M for research on using beetle-killed trees as feedstock for on-site thermochemical conversion technologies

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There are many benefits to using beetle-killed wood for renewable fuel production. Partners include: University of Idaho, University of Montana, Montana State University and the University of Wyoming, U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, National Renewable Energy Lab and Cool Planet Energy Systems.