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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/11/2013

After two months of delay, the Obama Administration released its proposed 2014 budget on April 10. The 244-page document outlines the President’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. The proposal calls for $1...more

Minnesota House Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Finance Committee Begins Hearings

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 1/21/2013

The first committee meetings of a new session are often simply for the purpose of making introductions of members and staff, and setting forth committee protocol. After introductions, Chair Jean Wagenius (D-Minneapolis) of...more

USDA Doors Still Open To Cleantech After DOE Loan Firestorm

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 10/22/2012

Originally published in Law360, New York on October 19, 2012. The U.S. Department of Agriculture made loan guarantees to three biomass energy projects this month, a quiet reminder that after the political firestorm...more

Department of Defense Releases Funding Announcement for Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/12/2012

The Department of Defense recently released a long-awaited $210 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the development of commercial-scale drop-in biofuels production through the use of the Defense...more

Advanced Biofuels Briefing: Washington Updates and Forthcoming Government Opportunities

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 4/13/2012

The first quarter of 2012 delivered a significant amount of activity in the advanced biofuels sector, with initiatives at the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Energy...more

USDA Biofuels Loan Guarantee Program Interim Final Rule Gives Program Added Boost

by Mintz Levin on 5/23/2011

On February 14, 2011, acting upon the significant input of Mintz Levin’s Mark J. Riedy, Stern Brothers’ John May, and Krieg DeVault’s John Kirkwood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its interim final rule...more

USDA Announces Availability Of Funding For Three Bioenergy Programs

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/21/2011

Overview On March 12, 2011, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of fiscal year 2011 funding for three programs that were authorized under the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the “Farm...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections

by Mintz Levin on 2/28/2011

In the February edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention...more

Energy and Environment Update - February 20, 2011

by Mintz Levin on 2/24/2011

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate: Early Saturday morning, the House voted (235-189) to cut $61 billion from current fiscal year 2010 spending levels (and approximately $100 billion below what the President...more

Energy and Environment Update - February 13, 2011

by Mintz Levin on 2/15/2011

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate: Government funding will be the central focus for Congress and the Administration this week, with the House considering a continuing resolution (CR) for the remainder of fiscal...more