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Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies — This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial
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The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors and business developers in the sector are strongly
August 26, 2022
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(InFocus International) This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and industrial energy usage. You will leave with a clearly explained and
April 11, 2022
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Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies — This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability and business transformation in areas such as oil & gas, hydrogen and
January 18, 2022
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars in 2022 for emergency response professionals above the technical level of training who are interested in learning how to train their colleagues and others on proper responses to emergencies involving ethanol. With
January 10, 2022
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Green Takeover’s workshop is the first US-designed certification course accredited by the award winning Carbon Literacy Project in the UK. Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis through understanding the path of carbon emissions from action to atmosphere, and where you can step in to reduce your impact along that pipeline. Carbon
January 5, 2022
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has released a series of ethanol emergency response videos aimed at ensuring effective responses to ethanol incidents. The eight-episode package was developed in conjunction with TRANSCAER and funded via a federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ALERT grant. “It is important for us to get
December 20, 2021
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(Association of Climate Change Officers) ACCO offers recurring programs enabling participants to leverage live online training (supplemented by on-demand study resources) in a cohort learning environment with peers around the world to learn together and prepare for exams to earn the Certified Climate Change Professional® (CC-P®) credential. Our live online training
December 1, 2021
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As you design new biogas systems, it’s critical to accurately assess risk and safety to make sure your system runs at optimal efficiency while minimizing the risk of downtime and operational issues that can dramatically impact profitability. In the workshop, all attendees–project developers, investors, underwriters, engineers and more–will learn how
November 8, 2021
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(American Biogas Council) Operator School — ABC’s Operator School is an intensive 25-hour course taught by a team of operations experts which covers all parts of operating farm-based, wastewater and food waste anaerobic digesters. Upon completion, operators will know how to run their systems more profitably and avoid costly, and
November 8, 2021
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by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Market momentum, potential and policy were some of the main discussion topics at the virtual Biogas Americas conference. — … With 2,200-plus operating systems in all 50 states, the U.S. biogas market seems sizeable. According to the American Biogas Council’s tally, it currently consists of
November 8, 2021
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Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies Course Sessions CCUS technologies and markets Industrial clusters, hydrogen and carbon utilisation Growing CCUS market opportunities: policies, markets & barriers Benefits of Attending Understand the most challenging aspects of the clean energy transition & the role of CCUS in
October 20, 2021
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A comprehensive, participative course, providing the knowledge and tools to segment and analyse opportunity & risk within emerging hydrogen economies Course Sessions Hydrogen market segmentation and assessment Examining key hydrogen applications and markets Producing hydrogen from renewable power Storing and moving hydrogen Developing and growing hydrogen value propositions Benefits of
October 20, 2021
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Join our flagship biogas training program online with 10+ long-term biogas experts and get all your questions answered. Small groups and ample time allows for intense discussions and effective knowledge exchange. Program preview Overview and predictions for the biogas industry Decision criteria and feasibility calculations Technical plant design & equipment
August 25, 2021
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The NEFI Energy Leaders Program has been created to enhance high-level executive skills in critical topics such as: Leadership – communication, personal influence and encouraging future leaders Strategy – vision, managing and leading change and managing growth Innovation -frameworks for unique solutions and new lines of business Disruption – leading
August 6, 2021
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So you’re interested in learning more about removing carbon from the atmosphere. Exciting! The AirMiners Boot Up is designed to help you more deeply understand carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches, learn about companies and organizations in the space, make new carbon removal friends, and figure out where you want to go
June 29, 2021
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Online Event With 2 Sessions Per Week — International Online Training on: Practical Plant Planning Green Gas & Biogas Production Digester Biology Green Gas& Biogas Upgrading Digestate Upgrading & Marketing This 4 day in-depth course will provide you with practical hands on knowledge as well as crucial background information on the
May 17, 2021
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Green Career Workshop 1.0 will provide you with insights on your career strengths and preferences and how these can be tailored for application to the new “green” economy, e.g., clean energy, sustainability, circular economy, resiliency, etc. It provides experiential activities designed to guide you in developing an actionable career
April 2, 2021
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by Mark Laurenzo (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) … Coupled with homegrown advancements in precision agriculture that continue to revolutionize the industry, Iowa stands as not only a premier destination for agribusiness but a center of agrarian knowledge that informs the development of new innovations. … With an intimate understanding
March 30, 2021
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(Santa Fe Community College) Alternative Fuels – ALTF 161 – Introduction to Algae Cultivation (3 credits) is an 8-week, online class that covers the fundamentals of sustainable algae farming, microalgae and seaweeds, basics of algae biofuels, algae as wastewater treatment, and algal food products. Students will learn an overview of algal biology
March 8, 2021
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We are proud to present the SARDINIA ACADEMY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, a new online training programme promoted by IWWG – International Waste Working Group. The programme will consist of weekly webinars devoted to a series of different WM topics. These webinars will be the equivalent of the IWWG Training Courses usually held in the context of
February 19, 2021
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The Convenience of Online Trainings Meets the Interaction of Live Events ✓ Attend from wherever you are ✓ Two weekly biogas trainings for 4 weeks ✓ 12 unique modules – separately bookable ✓ Benefit from IBBK’s live trainings without leaving your home (or office) And instead of meeting in a
February 15, 2021
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Smart Short Courses goes ONLINE again. We already had a successful online program last November 2020; now we bring the technical short course back in a fully updated version. This 3-day short course will bring together industry experts from around the world offering practical information on oilseed and oil processing and
February 15, 2021
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(Advanced Biofuels USA) Need to learn or teach about renewable fuels and the circular economy? About biofuels? Find what you need in this new series of 30 minute recorded presentations that come with a package of supporting materials for 30 minute directed discussions or self-study. Produced by internationally respected nonprofit
February 2, 2021
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Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy in partnership with NOAA’s Climate Office and The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program — Join us for a virtual conference on climate change education with educators from across the country! Gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas.
February 1, 2021
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The course is aimed at students, technicians, early career researchers, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts. You are invited to register for this unique course comprising: Short lectures from our SAMS (Scottish Association for Marine Science) experts on: Taxonomy Nutrition Photosynthesis Legal Issues Algae in Biotechnology: Opportunities and Challenges Algal Sequencing
January 26, 2021
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(University of Aberdeen) The University of Aberdeen has today launched the UK’s first postgraduate degree programme in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies. The new course, which is available to study full-time on campus from September (depending on Covid-19 situation), or part-time online, reinforces and builds upon the city’s reputation as a
January 21, 2021
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Invaluable training on the essentials of TSCA — Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is very much a work in progress, and the US EPA’s regulatory actions require continuous monitoring. Staying on top of these changes is critically important, and training on current regulatory requirements is vital.
September 24, 2020
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by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) 1) We are no longer living in an all-hydrocarbon fuel world. 2) If there’s water involved, the ethanol stays with the water. 3) AR-AFFF is the only firefighting foam that can successfully extinguish an ethanol fire or suppress flammable vapors. 4) When firefighters are
September 3, 2020
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The energy industry is in the midst of significant transformations. Technological innovation has produced an unprecedented abundance of affordable and clean energy supplies, with natural gas, efficiency, and renewable resources each playing essential roles in this dramatic transition. While great progress has been made, the ultimate set of solutions to
September 1, 2020
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(Renewable Fuels Association) Within the course of a week, the Renewable Fuels Association provided ethanol safety training to nearly 600 participants across the United States and in nine other countries around the world. “We’re thrilled to see this participation in our safety programs,” said RFA Director of Safety and Technical Programs
August 21, 2020
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Futurepast (We Count Carbon) Virtual Classroom with John Shideler — Training for organizations, verifiers and oversight bodies on the new 2019 version of ISO 14064 Part 3. This is a four-day virtual training that will cover an introduction to ISO 14064:2019 Part 3, reasonable assurance, limited assurance, validation in GHG projects,
August 13, 2020
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We have both transitioned ABC’s Operator School to a very interactive virtual platform (these are not just webinars!), and completely overhauled our content to make it clearer, richer and more helpful than ever before. Operator School is designed by operators for operators. We want you to be able to optimize
July 20, 2020
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Training tailored to diesel technicians and mechanics Help answer your customer’s questions about biodiesel Get the latest on biodiesel fuel quality data and performance Impact on today’s PM traps and NOx after-treatment systems Steve
July 7, 2020
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has conducted nearly 300 in-person Ethanol Emergency Response Seminars across the country. Due to current circumstances and social distancing guidelines, the RFA now will be offering four-hour-long webinars through 2020. These webinars are led by a nationally accredited and professional instructor with an extensive
June 18, 2020
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IBBK Biogas — The Convenience of Online Trainings meets the Interaction of Live Events ✓ Attend from wherever you are ✓ Designed for the North American Biogas Industry ✓ 5 half days of biogas online training LIVE ✓ One day dedicated to a Q&A-session with you ✓ Build and extend your
May 20, 2020
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by Christy Sterner (U.S. Department of Energy) How ATEC leads the way toward educating the next generation of bioeconomy professionals. The Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) is a collaboration between the Algae Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Together, these organizations have created many widely accessible workforce
May 15, 2020
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by Ike Levine, Tiffany Cannis and Marissa Nalley (Algae Industry Magazine) In these turbulent times, when many educational programs are in limbo, we wondered what is happening to algae education? For a perspective, we asked leaders of the Algae Foundation how they are tracking the past and planning for the
March 30, 2020
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(Bergeson & Cempbell) B&C Launches TSCA Tutor™ Online, On-Demand Training Courses: Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor™ regulatory training courses online and on-demand at www.TSCAtutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete
February 15, 2020
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(Univeristy of Nebraska at Keaney) Get the same diploma as on campus students. The online Biology, MS program is designed for high school and middle school teachers, scientists, researchers and anyone who could benefit from advanced study in biology. The Biology, MS program offers: The ability for professionals to advance in
February 11, 2020
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(Urban Air Initiative) Have you checked out the new educational campaign we launched last month? It’s a campaign that gives you the tools to educate your employees and your community about the many benefits of ethanol blends. It’s broken into three areas, emissions, cost and engine benefits. We can provide you with
February 5, 2020
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(Bergeson & Campbell) Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce the release of the complete suite of TSCA Tutor™ regulatory training courses online and on-demand at www.TSCAtutor.com. Professionals seeking expert, efficient, essential training can preview and enroll in on-demand classes to complete at their own pace and timing. In
January 22, 2020
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(Climate Generation) Join together with educators from across the country this July 22-24 for an impactful training on climate change education! Teachers from all backgrounds and subjects are invited to attend and learn new tools, skills, and resources to teach climate in science, social studies, ELA, environmental studies, geography, art,
January 16, 2020
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(Bismark State College) As the biomass industry grows and adapts to new technologies and innovations, qualified supervisors and managers will play an important role in ensuring the profitable operation of facilities well into the future. A Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management degree, available through Bismarck State College, will
December 12, 2019
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(Algae Biomass Organization) Algae production technologies are gearing up to provide biomass that can be used in markets that are projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. To help meet that opportunity ABO ‘s sister organization, The Algae Foundation, is coordinating a number of projects that are educating and training the
December 9, 2019
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(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has recently been awarded grants to support its safety education program through on-site seminars and Internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with TRANSCAER, a voluntary national outreach effort that focuses on assisting communities to prepare for and respond to
October 24, 2019
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One-Day Professional Development Certificate Course for Mid-Career Professionals November 18, 2019 (8:30 am to 4 pm EST) On the Campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C Choose to attend in person at GW or livestreamed to your location. This one-day GWU professional development certificate course for mid-career professionals will
September 30, 2019
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by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Looking for resources as you teach or research class projects about climate change mitigation or sustainability? Take a look at what Advanced Biofuels USA has to offer. Complete slide presentations. Easy-to-navigate topics of research from Algae to Zeolites by way of Biorefineries, Feedstocks, Green
September 2, 2019
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by Erin Blakemore (Washington Post) Scientists warned for years about the ramifications of human-caused climate change. Now, those predictions are coming to pass as glaciers melt, wildfires rage and the global surface temperature continues to rise. But the polar ice caps and the Amazon rainforests aren’t the only things at risk.
August 31, 2019
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by Jonathan Male (U.S. Department of Energy) Algae is a fast-growing industry that needs a skilled workforce of scientists, researchers, and engineers to advance algae technology and the commercialization of algal products to support the bioeconomy. With funding from the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office
July 22, 2019
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(Pennsylvania State University) The global shift to clean energy is creating opportunities for project developers and policy experts to drive renewable energy initiatives and encourage a culture of sustainability. Prepare yourself to help shape the future by graduating from one of Penn State’s energy and sustainability programs, offered completely online
April 9, 2019
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(Pennsylvania State University) The global power shift is creating jobs for renewable energy project developers as well as policy experts who can drive clean energy initiatives and encourage a more sustainable culture. Let our online programs help you become an agent of change in the emerging green economy. Prepare yourself —
March 5, 2019
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Futurepast offers six courses on verification and validation of GHG statements that can be taken individually, or as a package for a discounted price. The courses are interactive and available 24-hours a day. In accordance with ASTM E2659-18, a certificate will be awarded for individuals who have successfully completed a
January 14, 2019
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(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC) is proud to announce its first graduates from the algal certificate program at Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These first ATEC graduates received their Associate Applied Science Degree in Controlled Environment
June 27, 2018
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The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and the Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network (CSAYN) are organizing an online discussion on partnerships, innovations and financing opportunities available for young people in Africa to adopt CSA. The discussion will also highlight the role of mentorship, training
(Algae Industry Magazine) A new online course in algae basics has just been made available by Coursera for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of algae. The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Introduction to Algae, was produced at the University of San Diego and is being taught by Drs. Steve Mayfield
February 22, 2018
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(Vermont Law School) SHAPE ENERGY POLICY–Learn how to use the law to shape policies that encourage energy efficiency, advance renewable energy, and promote energy security and justice. The legal system will critically affect how humanity meets the challenge of energy and environmental issues. In the private sector, in government policy and
February 14, 2018
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by Mark R. Edwards (Algae Industry Magazine) t the recent Algae Biomass Summit in Salt Lake City Algae Foundation President Ira Levine shared this year’s advancements in algal-based education for K-14 and beyond. The past year has been an eventful year for the Algae Technology Educational Consortium (ATEC), which is chartered to design,
December 4, 2017
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Renewable Energy Market Trends and Finance Course — December 11-12, 2017 — Washington, DC and online
Understanding policies and finances – fast track to a renewable energy consultancy job. Organised by The George Washington University and the European Energy Centre (EEC) Two-day course This course is also available as distance learning with live tutorial, visit: http://onlinelearning.theect.org/ WHO IS IT FOR: Individuals considering a consultancy job and/or those who
October 18, 2017
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(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced six grants totaling nearly $21.1 million to support the development of new jet fuel, biobased products and biomaterials from renewable sources. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI),
(Algae Industry Magazine) The Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC), a collaboration among the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Algae Foundation, universities, community colleges, and industry production companies across the United States, has successfully implemented the first semester of the ATEC curriculum at Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
May 10, 2017
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(Climate Generation) Aligned with Minnesota state science, social studies and language arts standards, the Next Generation Science Standards and the climate and energy literacy principles, the curricula has been reviewed by scientists, professional educators, and organizations. All curriculum guides encourage in-depth learning, are interdisciplinary and science based and have online
May 2, 2017
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BioFuelNet Canada, a national research network hosted by McGill University, is offering an online certificate course on advanced biofuels. This is a special edition for engineers who would like to complete their mandated training. Anyone else interested is also welcome to join. This course is a basic overview of biofuels
March 31, 2017
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(NEWBio) The NEWBio graduate distance education program provides scholarship support to students wanting to enroll for one of the following online courses from Penn State World Campus: Bioenergy Bioenergy Feedstocks Bioenergy Harvest and Logistics Conversion Technologies for Bioenergy Production Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must have completed
March 14, 2017
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(Algae Biomass Organization) The Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has shown a commitment to algae and its future by funding a project to expand education in the algae industry. More specifically, BETO is funding the Algae Technology Education Consortium (ATEC) to expand algae-based educational programs at the community
September 30, 2016
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by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) For first responders unable to attend in-person training courses, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is now offering an online version of its Ethanol Emergency Response course. Offered in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and TRANSCAER, the two-hour training course covers content from the
August 5, 2016
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(U.S. Department of Energy) The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has just released its final report, detailing the many accomplishments and impactful contributions achieved in its six years of operation. CAB-Comm was established in 2010 through a competitive award from the
May 12, 2016
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) …We’ll have more webinars over the coming weeks as we turn our attention to new pressing topics — but first of all, thank you to the 1300+ season pass holders who joined us these past four weeks of near-daily webinar’ing, and to our experts who
April 15, 2016
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(University of Vermont) A new era of clean BioEnergy solutions is beginning to emerge now. Clean sustainable Bioenergy such as Bio-Electricity and Biogas production from Dairy manure and Food Waste streams is becoming a well-known phenomenon. Pellets made from wood or grass biomass are commercially available at stores for heating
April 8, 2016
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RFA and TRANSCAER® are hosting a webinar training opportunity titled “Train the Trainer” to members and their emergency response teams. Professional hazmat trainer Richard Miller of the International Association of Fire Chiefs will teach individuals how to train others in ethanol emergency response tactics and procedures. This webinar will take place Wednesday,
April 6, 2016
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(US Department of Transportation) Online Resource Offers Responders a Flexible Approach to Pre-Incident Planning for Rail Incidents — The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced the launch of the web-accessible Transportation Rail Incident Preparedness and Response (TRIPR) training resource, which provides emergency responders with
April 5, 2016
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(NEWBio) NEWBio is offering a limited number of scholarships for students to take the following online graduate-level bioenergy courses during the summer semester of 2016: ABE884 (Bioenergy Systems) and ABE885 (Bioenergy Harvest and Logistics). Find more information and the scholarship application form here. Deadline is March 15. READ MORE
February 1, 2016
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(BioFuelNet Canada) BioFuelNet Canada, a national research network hosted by McGill University, is offering an online certificate course on advanced biofuels. BioFuelNet strongly recommends that the network’s Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) take this course, but anyone from outside the organization is also welcome to join and in-company training can be arranged
January 11, 2016
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(Novozymes Think Bioenergy/Bioenergy University) How do you teach the basics of ethanol production in a fun and engaging manner? The Novozymes Bioenergy team asked itself this question and found the answer in Ethanol Challenge, an interactive game designed to illustrate ethanol production in a unique way. And it’s fairly simple.
September 16, 2015
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by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new training tool called Novozymes Bioenergy University is available to the ethanol industry. Novozymes created the online training program to address the educational needs of the diverse workforce in the ethanol industry, said Rachel Burton, Novozymes training specialist. Novozymes Bioenergy University is designed
September 16, 2015
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UVM’s Bioenergy Professional Certificate provides alternative approaches to traditional energy sources in Biofuels, including: Liquid Biofuels (seed-based biodiesel; bioethanol; algae-biofuels) Solid Biofuels (wood and grass energy) Biogas (farm-based energy) This Certificate Program offers college graduates, farmers, teachers,and entrepreneurs technical exposure to Biofuels science and technology topics that address environmental, economic, social, and other Biofuels-related issues. Depleting
August 11, 2015
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The RSB has created a state-of-the-art third-party accredited certification system to ensure the sustainable production of biomaterials and bio-based products. It covers the entire supply chain from biomass production to end user, and is applicable to any region in the world. RSB certified operations can be sure they are ‘doing
July 6, 2015
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by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This week, we’ll hear from someone that was part of a project to restart an idled ethanol plant in 2013. It was an ambitious and interesting effort and I’m sorry to hear it wasn’t ultimately successful. … Before the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo,
June 30, 2015
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by Danilo Gusmão de Quadros* (Advanced Biofuels USA) I had heard about Pennsylvania State University’s bioenergy and biofuels educational initiatives from Advanced Biofuels USA’s Joanne Ivancic, just after starting to work on a project to identify college level biofuels education opportunities in the US. We were interested in finding out
May 13, 2015
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by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Training programs around the U.S. offer opportunities in the biofuels industry for part- and full-time students. … Mick Miller, president of NuVu Fuels and general manager of DENCO II in Morris, Minnesota, also went through the program at Bismarck State. Unlike (Todd) Finneman, who
April 13, 2015
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(American Farm Bureau Federation) The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched new, free energy-based educational resources online for middle- and high-school educators and volunteers. Educators will discover the power of energy education and the unique connections to agricultural literacy with two units of curriculum. Each unit provides five comprehensive
April 7, 2015
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This program offers scholarships for graduate professional courses in bioenergy – take a look at the bioenergy courses that are available, and envision how you could benefit from taking one of these graduate level, credit-bearing courses. Submit your complete application, along with your CV and transcripts, to the NEWBio Graduate
March 2, 2015
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(The White House Office of Science and Technology) … Continued progress into the future will depend on ensuring a climate-smart citizenry and a next-generation American workforce of city planners, community leaders, engineers, and entrepreneurs who understand the urgent climate-change challenge and are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and training to seek and implement solutions.
December 8, 2014
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by Mary Sussman (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) High school students wrestle with the sustainability challenges of making real-world decisions about biofuel agriculture while playing Fields of Fuel, an educational video game developed by WID researchers. Recently released online for use by educators and the public, Fields of Fuel encourages
November 24, 2014
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by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) The Building Illinois’ Bioeconomy (BIB) consortium has received a $9.9 million grant to create an Illinois network of biobased training and employment pathways that can be completed in two years or less. BIB is comprised of Southeastern Illinois College (SIC), Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Carl Sandburg College,
October 15, 2014
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The University of Tennessee’s Southeastern Partnership for Integrated Biomass Supply Systems has published learning materials for students and professionals in their Learning Materials web pages. Using Biochar as a soil amendmentThe UT conversion team has created an education module that pertains to the use of biochar as a soil amendment. In
September 16, 2014
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by Nick Mariano (The Southern Illinoisan) A Southern Illinois college is hoping to offer the first national certification in the country for training in biofuels processing, the instructor for the program said Tuesday. Southeastern Illinois College is among a consortium of Illinois community colleges and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville awaiting word
August 11, 2014
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(NEWBio) Scholarships are available for two online courses that will be offered this summer: ABE 884: Bioenergy Systems and ABE 885: Bioenergy Harvest & Logistics. The courses are 3 credits each, and scholarships are available that cover all tuition and fees for taking one course (except the $35 registration
March 3, 2014
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Join the “best performing scheme” out of the 13 EU-recognized voluntary certification schemes that WWF recently analyzed. A similar report by IUCN Netherlands concluded that RSB “covers more sustainability criteria, with greater detail, and with more breath in terms of level of assurance” than any of the other Voluntary sustainability
February 14, 2014
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(GreenAirOnline) Senior students at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona are taking part in an open-source project to develop jet biofuel. The ‘CapStone’ project is also inviting the participation of students and academics from universities around the world as well as companies interested in developing renewable jet fuel.
February 6, 2014
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Evans will present a comprehensive review of existing biomass harvesting guidelines from Maine to South Carolina, which demonstrates commonalities across regions and some important differences. In addition to state level guidelines, Dr. Evans will present new regional guidelines and their underpinning science. These new guidelines developed by the Forest Guild
January 6, 2014
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While we often articulate the overall benefits of biofuels development in the U.S. along lines of environmental improvement coupled with a vague notion of energy security, most state and regional interest in biofuels development hinges on one primary outcome: Jobs. The promises of job creation associated with biofuels expansion have,
January 6, 2014
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Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for our “Northeast Bioenergy Webinar Series”. These online, hour-long presentations are free to the public, and feature fascinating and important topics related to bioenergy in the northeast. Attend the live webinars at https://meeting.psu.edu/bioenergy – sign in as a guest. For a list of
January 6, 2014
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NAA is proud to announce its new online Algae Production Certification Course. NAA was the first association to promote education based on all aspects of commercial algae production, the first to provide an algae production incubator program, and now, the first to offer our algae production certification program online. Our
December 13, 2013
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(National Biodiesel Board) Web portal and newsletter to help petroleum professionals quickly access biodiesel information Professionals in the petroleum supply chain will now have all the biodiesel information they need to grow their business at their fingertips, thanks to two new tools developed by the National Biodiesel Board. They are
October 23, 2013
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Name of Provider: National Algae Association Type: introduce individuals to the multifaceted concepts of not only strain selection, cultivation, harvesting, and bioproduction methods; but also the economic considerations prevalent in the commercial algae production industry. Course: NAA Algae Production and Certification Course Course description: The National Algae Association is the first non-profit algae
September 23, 2013
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By being fluent in energy you will be able to think critically about energy issues. ABOUT THIS COURSE This multidisciplinary course will give students an overview of energy technologies, fuels, environmental impacts and public policies. Topics will be interdisciplinary and will include an introduction to quantitative concepts in energy, including
(Pennsylvania State University) Interest in renewable energy is growing worldwide and so are jobs in this field, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s green economy occupations database. Penn State, which is ranked first among universities engaged in alternative energy research by Elsevier Publishing, is bringing together faculty from multiple academic units to
This fall semester, Penn State World Campus is offering the following online graduate course: ABE 884 – Bioenergy Systems You are invited to register now for this advanced course in bioenergy principles and applications. The course examines the theories and applied technologies used in the production and conversion of biomass
August 21, 2013
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(National Algae Association) …NAA is proud of its efforts in promoting collaboration between the research community and the commercial algae production industry. Without any grant money from the government, NAA has been successful in promoting collaboration between researchers and producers, building commercial-scale algae production systems and testing them in a commercial environment.
October 23, 2012
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Name of Provider: eTraining Type: course required for those working with/potentially exposed to hazardous substances Course: HAZWOPER 40 Hour Course (24 Hour Course, 8 Hour Refresher) Course description: eTraining’s online 40 Hour Hazwoper Course has been designed for, and is required to be taken by workers that will potentially be exposed to hazardous
September 24, 2012
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Name of Provider: Agrow Knowledge-The national resource center for agriscience & technology education Type: basic: Overview/ Introduction course Course: Introduction to Biofuels Course description: AgrowKnowledge has been expanding its collections of materials available to educators by producing high quality rigorous courses available to its members. The intent of this curriculum
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Technology ED- continuing education for scientists and engineers Type: basic: Overview/ Part of Certificate Program (CP) Course: Biofuels- Biomass Pretreatment Technologies Course description: Lignocellulosic materials provide a raw material source for biofuel conversion and offer several advantages over fossil fuels- usage of a renewable resource, reduced
Name of Provider: Technology ED- continuing education for scientists and engineers Type: basic: Overview/ Part of Certificate Program (CP) Course: Biofuels- Algae Biofuel Course description: Fuel derived from renewable resources present an attractive alternative to petroleum, with benefits ranging from reduced green house gases to reduced dependency on foreign oil.
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Technology ED- continuing education for scientists and engineers Type: basic: Overview/ Part of Certificate Program (CP) Course: Biofuels- Cellulose Ethanol Course description: Fuel derived from renewable resources present an attractive alternative to petroleum, with benefits ranging from reduced green house gases to reduced dependency on foreign oil.
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Technology ED – continuing education for scientists and engineers Type: basic: Overview/ Part of Certificate Program (CP) Course: Biofuels- An Introduction Course description: Fuel derived from renewable resources present an attractive alternative to petroleum, with benefits ranging from reduced green house gases to reduced dependency on
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: ed2go, Cengage Learning Type: basic: Overview/technical Course Course: Biofuel Production Operations Course description: The Biofuel Production Operations Online Training Program will give you the education you need to begin an exciting career in biofuel production. As a biofuel production operator, your job will be to ensure
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: California State University East bay -continuing education Type: Technical/ Part of Certificate Program (CP)/ Online Green Professional Development Course: Process Safety Management for the Biofuel Industry Biofuels Course description: In 2009, the United States embarked on an era focused on alternate sources of energy. Biofuels are
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Massachusetts Institute of Technology-OpenCourseWare Type: Overview/survey course – publication of the course materials that support the dynamic classroom interactions of an MIT education. Course: Introduction to Sustainable Energy Instructors: Prof. Michael Golay, Randall Field, Prof. William Green, Jr., Dr. John C. Wright MIT Course Number: 22.081J /
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Massachusetts Institute of Technology-OpenCourseWare Type: Overview/survey course – publication of the course materials that support the dynamic classroom interactions of an MIT education. Course: Fueling Sustainability: Engineering Microbial Systems for Biofuel Production Instructor: Dr. Michelle O’Malley MIT Course Number: 7.347 Level: Undergraduate Course Description:The need to identify
September 10, 2012
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Name of Provider: Stanford University- Stanford Center for Professional Development Name of Course: New Stanford Certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Part of a Certificate Program Course description: Take courses in energy topics such as biofuels online at a pace that matches your life. Earn a certificate in Energy
August 29, 2012
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by Kelly Madsen (IowaStateDaily.com) The Iowa State University-led Cenusa Bioenergy project works to develop a biofuel with both a Midwestern and environmental focus. Through a five-year, $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the project will develop a holistic plan to create
March 26, 2012
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