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EESI, APA Launch Planners Energy and Climate Database
The American Planning Association (APA) and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) are pleased to announce the launch of the Planners Energy and Climate Database, an online tool to help planners, policymakers, and allied professionals find information relevant to addressing energy and climate issues at the local, regional, and state level. The database features more than 150 resources to help communities improve energy efficiency, expand renewable energy sources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prepare for the impacts of climate change. More entries are being added regularly.
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USDA Announces Energy Audit Applications for Grants Now Being Accepted
Audits are required for energy efficiency projects funded by REAP costing over $50,000. Parties seeking audits must pay 25 percent of audit costs. State, tribal or local government, land-grant colleges and universities, or other institutions of higher education, rural electric cooperatives, and public power entities are eligible to receive funds.
DOE and USDA Announce Funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
On January 30, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Energy (DOE) announced up to $25 million (subject to appropriations) in funding for research and development of technologies and processes to produce biofuels, bioenergy, and high-value biobased products.
DOE Announces Funding for Pilot and Demonstration-scale Biorefineries
On December 22, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intention to provide up to $200 million (subject to appropriations) from FY09-FY14 to support the development of biorefineries producing advanced biofuels, such as butanol, green gasoline, and synthetic diesel made from algae, cellulosic energy crops, wastes, residues, and other biomass feedstocks.
Funding for Clean Energy Projects Can Provide Immediate Stimulus and Long-Term Economic Benefits
One of the first and most important jobs for the new Congress in January will be to pass an economic stimulus bill to jump start the economy, create jobs, and revitalize American industry – a tall order, which could cost between $500 billion and $1 trillion. Therefore, it is critical for this legislation to fund projects that not only will create jobs and economic activity in the near term but also will strengthen our long-term economic security, and that includes addressing the urgent threat of climate change.
USDA Notice of Funds Availability and Proposed Rulemaking for Biorefinery Assistance Program
On November 20, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer announced a notice of funds availability (NOFA) and a proposed rulemaking for the Biorefinery Assistance Program.
USDA Forest Service Solicitation for Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Program
On September 11, 2008, the Department of Agriculture announced that they will provide up to $4 million in grants for proposals that increase the use of woody biomass from National Forest Service System lands, withindividual grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 for up to three years.
USDA Public Meeting on Implementation of Farm Bill Energy Title
The meeting will be held in the Jefferson Auditorium, South Agriculture Building, between 8:30 am and 4 pm EST. Presentations will be limited to no more than 10 minutes in duration. To participate, please see the notice in the federal register or contact Robin Robinson at 202.690.4730 or [email protected]. In addition to providing an oral statement at the meeting (10 minutes or less), written comments can be submitted.
EPA Denies the RFS Waiver Request
On August 7, 2008, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson announced that EPA would deny a request submitted by the State of Texas to reduce the nationwide Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
EESI’s Jetta Wong Testifies Before Congress About the Renewable Fuel Standard
In testimony before the US Congress on July 24, 2008, Senior Policy Associate Jetta Wong of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute’s (EESI) Sustainable Biomass and Energy Program discussed the definition of renewable biomass in the federal Renewable Fuel Standard and its impact on forests and the cellulosic biofuel industry.
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