Tag Archives: alternative fuels

Ceres Files for IPO

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jonathan

Ceres, Inc., who has lead research into feedstocks for biofuels and bioenergy, has filed an S1 registration statement with the SEC for an initial public offering.  The company’s filing claims that it develops ”low input dedicated energy crops capable of producing … Continue reading →

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Valero Energy Signals Interest in Cellulosic Ethanol

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jonathan

Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) recently announced its role in a $60 million financing for Montreal-based Enerkem, Inc. along with existing Enerkem investors Waste Management, Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures and Cycle Capital. Valero spokesman Bill Day says that the … Continue reading →

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Vermont Energy Act of 2011

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jonathan

The Vermont Energy Act of 2011 is a cornucopia of new mandates and requirements for power companies and fuel companies in the State of Vermont. Among other things, the 2011 Act: Expands net metering requirements; Expands the State’s “SPEED” program … Continue reading →

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Alternative Fuels Industry Still Waiting for Tax Extenders Reconciliation

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Jonathan

After the House and Senate passed bills including an extension of the alternative fuel mixture and biodiesel tax credit program, alternative fuel producers assumed that Congress would act quickly to put the legislation into a form that could be signed … Continue reading →

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Alternative Fuels Tax Credit Extended

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Jonathan

The U.S. Senate yesterday voted by a margin of 82-36 to pass the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act, which included H.R. 4213.  That bill includes a one year extension of the biodiesel excise tax credit and the alternative … Continue reading →

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Senate Expected to Vote of Biodiesel and Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extensions This Week

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jonathan

On Friday, March 5, 2010, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D. NV) filed a motion for cloture on H.R. 4213, the House tax extenders bill, which includes an extension of the biodiesel tax credit and alternative fuel mixture tax credit … Continue reading →

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Senate Passes Jobs Bill Without Alternative Fuel Tax Credit Extension

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jonathan

The Senate voted yesterday to move  forward with Senator Reid’s stripped-down version of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act.  The bill could be voted upon by the Senate by the end of the week.  Reid’s version of the bill, … Continue reading →

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Administration Announces New Program to Promote Biofuels and Renewable Energy (RFS2; Carbon Sequestration; Biomass Crop Assistance Program)

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Jonathan

President Obama today announced a series of steps as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence and build a foundation for a new clean energy economy. The administration believes that the strategy will create new industries and … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Around the Web: January 4, 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Jonathan

Welcome to our first “around the web” summary for the new year.  Renewable Energy Around the Web is a weekly compilation of renewable energy news and information.  Please write to us with idea or suggestions for topics at “editor at … Continue reading →

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