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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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Vermont Adopts Pellet Incentives

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jonathan

The State of Vermont has announced an incentive to encourage a switch to biomass pellets for heating purposes. Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin ordered that the incentives become part of the state’s comprehensive energy plan due out this fall. “This makes sense for … 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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U.S. Endowment for Forestry Seeks Proposals for Energy Demonstration Projects

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Jonathan

The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities is seeking pre-proposals for grants of up to $250,000 to develop demonstration projects for the conversion of woody biomass to energy. The Endowment will award grants of up to $250,000 (but not more … 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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