Bioenergy

Oil prices go up and they come down and our ability to forecast them with any real confidence has not been particularly good. A year ago when oil prices were at record highs and global economies were booming, the case for biofuels seemed clear. The path forward is cloudier today. Are we facing a...

Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass Technological Status, Costs, and Environmental Impacts Abstract The U.S. transportation sector consumes about 14 million barrels of oil per day, 9 million of which are used in light-duty vehicles. Total U.S. oil consumption is 20 million barrels per...

Papers on biodiesel production advances. Please Note : Advances in Biofuel Technologies -- Spring Meeting 2009 includes the following recorded presentations: · Enzyme-Catalyzed Methanol Production from Atmospheric Methane Oxidation · Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulosic Sludge to Glucose ·...

This session highlights the broad range of U.S. Department of Energy research focused on the environmental sustainability of biofuel production including land use and soil health, water use, biodiversity, and impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. Projects profiled with focus on large cross-cutting...

Speakers from the federal and local government present their perspectives on goals, strategies and funding opportunities as it relates to alternative energy. Answers to questions related to the government new incentives, funding opportunities and much more. Please Note : Government Role in...