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Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BETO’s Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Intends to Issue Industrial Partnership Call in September 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO’s) Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) intends to issue in September 2024 an Industrial Partnership Call (IPC) to allow collaboration...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Calculating Lifecycle GHG Emissions for IRA’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

The IRA created substantial tax credits for SAF. Under Section 40B, SAF producers who meet certain requirements can claim a credit of at least $1.25 per gallon of SAF. Among other things, eligible SAF must achieve lifecycle...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Bipartisan House Legislation Would Support Biofuels and Biomanufacturing Innovation

On November 14, 2023, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase biofuel production and reduce energy costs. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BETO Launches New Renewable Carbon Resources Web Page

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has launched a new, comprehensive web page dedicated to one of its priority subprograms, Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR), which helps develop RCR...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BETO Hosting 2023 Project Peer Review on April 3-7, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will host its 2023 Project Peer Review April 3-7, 2023. Projects in BETO’s research and development (R&D) portfolio will be presented to the public...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BETO Will Host March 23 Listening Session on Next Billion-Ton Report

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will host a listening session at the 2023 Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) to obtain stakeholder feedback on the next Billion-Ton...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Energy & Sustainability Legal Feature — Department of Energy Awards $118 Million for Biofuel Projects

On January 26, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced $118 million in funding for 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE Announces $25.5 Million to Improve Biofuels and Bioproducts; Concept Papers Due March 20, 2023

On February 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

BETO Will Hold Webinar on December 13 on SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap: Soaring Towards Sustainable Fuel Production Goals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) will hold a webinar on December 13, 2022, on the “SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap: Soaring Towards Sustainable Fuel Production Goals.” Attendees will learn...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

The $369bn Climate Deal: America’s Path to Climate Resilience

Two weeks after Sen. Joe Manchin tanked the downsized Build Back Better package, Senate Democrats on July 27, 2022 released the proposed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act” or IRA). While not focused entirely on...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE Issues “Scale-Up Of Integrated Biorefineries” FOA To Accelerate Biofuels And Bioproducts Production

On June 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) titled “Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries.” The FOA states that $59 million is available to expand the production of...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

[Webinar] Traditional Energy in the Energy Transition - May 5th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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It is becoming increasingly clear that “traditional” energy companies will play a critical role in the evolving energy transition. In this presentation, we will survey efforts by E&P and midstream companies in reducing the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE Announces $34.5 Million Funding Opportunity For Improved Bioenergy Recovery And Conversion

On March 22, 2022, DOE announced a $34.5 million funding opportunity to improve the science and infrastructure for converting waste streams into bioproducts and biofuels that can benefit the local energy economy. DOE...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Senator Daley Introduces Bill To Boost Michigan Biofuels

On January 11, 2022, Michigan State Senator Kevin Daley (R, 31st Senate District) introduced a bill focused on growing alternative fuel production in Michigan and providing cleaner and cheaper options for Michigan drivers...more

Opportune LLP

Battle Of The Biofuels: Renewable Diesel Vs. Biodiesel

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Find out why knowing the difference between renewable diesel and biodiesel can go a long way in understanding the benefits of each....more

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Renewable Diesel: The Next Generation Of Biofuels

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Steve Roberts, Director in Opportune LLP’s Process & Technology practice, discusses the difference between biodiesel and renewable diesel, renewable diesel’s growth prospects, and how some oil refineries are repurposing...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE Announces $35 Million In Funding To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Biofuel Production

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $35 million in funding for 15 research projects focused on reducing the carbon footprint of biofuel production. Housed at colleges, laboratories, and universities...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

ELI Webinar: Food Scrap Recycling

On April 8, 2021, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. (EDT), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), in partnership with BioCycle and the American Biogas Council, will host a webinar titled “Food Scrap Recycling: Opportunities and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE EERE Announces Funding For Bioenergy R&D

DOE’s EERE announced an FOA of up to $35 million for bioenergy feedstock technologies and algae R&D. This FOA supports the White House’s priority to advance the domestic bioeconomy and DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office’s...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EIA Announces U.S. Consumption Of Renewable Energy Reached Record High In 2019

On October 19, 2020, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that, in 2019, renewable energy consumption levels in the United States increased for the fourth year in a row, reaching a record 11 percent of...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Manitoba Government Working On Amendments To Biofuels Mandates

The government of Manitoba, Canada, is currently working to amend three regulations under the Biofuels Act. The amendments will update Manitoba’s clean fuel standards by increasing the ethanol and renewable fuel content in...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Trump vs. Biden: What Could Be Next for the Energy Transition?

The major policy differences between President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden on regulations governing energy and the environment could have major impacts on the energy transition. Former Vice President Biden, if...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

ELI To Host Webinar On Advanced Biofuels

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) recently released Environment 2021: What Comes Next?, a report that looks at the Trump Administration’s impact on environmental law and policy and what lies ahead. ELI states that the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE Announces Funding For Bioenergy R&D - August 2020

On July 31, 2020, DOE announced more than $97 million in funding for 33 projects to support research and development (R&D) of high-impact technology to accelerate the U.S. bioeconomy. The aim is for the selected projects to...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

DOE EERE Announces Workshop On Tools To Accelerate Scaling-Up Of Biobased Fuels

On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that it will be hosting a public virtual workshop titled “Workshop on Predictive Models and High...more

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