New Funding For Biomass Research & Development

Yesterday in conjunction with Presidenta Obama’s visit to Ohio State University to discuss the administration’s strategy for American energy, he announced $35 million in new federal funding over the next three years for biomass research and development. The project is funded by the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) and will focus on the development of advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The effort, aimed at reducing America’s use of oil while at the same time embracing a more environmental friendly fuel source, is joint initiative between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Energy Department (DOE).

In support of the program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “USDA’s partnership with the Department of Energy aims to improve our country’s energy security and provide sustainable jobs in communities across the country.” Vilsack is a large supporter of homegrown renewable energy and biobased products that can be developed and produced by rural Americans.

… Full Text: http://domesticfuel.com/2012/03/23/new-funding-for-biomass-research-development/

Tags: Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI), U.S. biofuels industry

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Domesticfuel, 2012-03-23.

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Ohio State University
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
US Department of Energy (DoE)

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