| May, 2006 |
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| Indiana: BioTown Sourcebook Now Available to Public |
The Midwest state's Department of Agriculture has released its Bioenergy Sourcebook, analyzing energy use and consumption in BioTown, USA, otherwise known as Reynolds, Indiana. Begun in September 2005, the BioTown project is a pioneering study and experiment in providing entirely biorenewable energy for a small community.
http://www.thehj.com/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=32&ArticleID=13980&TM=64927.65 |
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| Passage by Iowa House Sends Most Aggressive Renewable Fuels Bill in Country to Governor for Signature |
Iowa House Bill HF 2754, calling for energy tax credits, a renewable fuels standard, and various economic measures to increase consumer use of renewable energy, has been passed by the state legislature. Access to biodiesel and E85 is a major target of the bill. Next, it will go to Governor Tom Vilsack for consideration.
http://www.iowarfa.org/news.php |
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| DuPont Bets Big On Biotechnology |
DuPont Chief Executive Charles Holliday Jr. is pushing for public recognition of the possibilities for biobased products. These include carpet fiber, nail polish, hair dye, and bioglues, all built completely from organic materials. DuPont hopes its future business will evolve with clean energy production and petroleum-substitute products that are better than the original.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/02/28/business/dupont.php |
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| Enterprise Rent-a-Car Adds Biodiesel Cars to PDX Fleet |
Portland, Oregon travelers have an additional option for local transportation. The local Enterprise franchise has purchased five Jeep Liberty model vehicles, which run on biodiesel, for its rental business. Four fuel stations in the Portland area offer B20 blend biodiesel. As the biggest car rental company in the U.S., Enterprise purchases over 600,000 vehicles annually.
http://www.katu.com/entertainment/story.asp?ID=84942 |
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| Ohio State Center to Help Curb "Addiction to Oil", Develop Bioproducts |
The Ohio State University's Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center (OBIC), begun as part of the state's Third Frontier Project, is working to develop new technologies for petroleum replacement in plastics, paints, lubricants, and solvents. OBIC combines programs at the University to maximize opportunities, and is established to work with industry on crop breeding, chemical conversion, and other biomass technology areas.
http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_32934.shtml |
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