(Ag-Grid Energy) Ag-Grid Energy Proves Dairy Biogas Systems Can Directly Electrify Edge Data Centers -- Innovative solutions and government support are urgently needed to power the explosive growth of AI without crippling the electricity grid, driving up energy costs, reversing progress toward
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, has announced a series of new agreements with customers across the country expanding their use of ultraclean, affordable renewable natural gas (RNG).
(Plug Power) Agreement Strengthens Plug’s Global Portfolio of Utility-Scale Hydrogen and Sustainable Fuel Developments -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today announced the execution of a binding supply agreement with Allied
(Erie County, NY) Renewable Diesel Significantly Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions; EC government uses about 360,000 gallons of diesel annually; Pilot Program will test three DPW Vehicles; if successful, potential roll out for entire fleet Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined today
(Weschester County, NY) Renewable Diesel Proves Cost-Effective and Reliable in County Airport Fleet Operations -- An energy pilot program at Westchester County Airport has confirmed that renewable diesel delivers both financial and environmental benefits. The County tested the bio-based fuel on 64
by Natalie Roberts* and Carmen Miskel* (American Energy Society/Advanced Biofuels USA) How do we know where the biofuels industry is going next? The American Energy Society (AES) believes that looking at data trends in energy-related startups could help paint the picture.
(AirCo/Biobased Diesel Daily) AirCo™ announced in late September the successful operation of its new integrated AirMade® Fuel plant in Brooklyn, New York. The plant, according to AirCo, represents a major technological milestone for the company and the broader effort to commercialize synthetic
By Keith T. Kerman (New York City DCAS Fleet Newsletter) ...This achievement includes a net reduction in total fuel use and the transition of 99% of all diesel fuel to biofuels, primarily renewable diesel with 5% biodiesel. The most significant
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated member company Western New York Energy, based in Medina, N.Y., for reaching an incredible milestone. The company recently produced its billionth gallon of ethanol. “We congratulate the investors and staff at Western New York
(Fortescue) The Fortescue Green Pioneer has sailed into New York for Climate Week NYC, the world’s largest annual climate event. -- The 75m dual fuel ammonia-powered vessel is docked on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, marking the latest stop on its 2025 global
by Allen Schaefer (Engine Technology Forum) ... The rapid pivot of 2025 politics has brought more announcements of investments in internal combustion engines and manufacturing capability in the U.S. and calls for extensions of elimination of future bans on ICE in
(Brookhaven National Laboratory) Despite their fundamental differences, plants, animals, and fungi share certain metabolic processes. Biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a unique protein plays a key role in one such process —
Par of Science Summit New York: The transition to the Bioeconomy is one of the major economic, social and environmental challenges facing the European Union in the coming years. In this session we will explore how universities can enhance global
by Sophia Ramirez (Brookhaven National Laboratory) Researchers developed an artificial intelligence workflow that could help them grow biofuel crops on infertile soil and protect the plants from infectious diseases -- Using data from known protein structures and sequences, scientists developed an artificial
by April Wendling (Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)) In collaboration with other Bioenergy Research Centers (BRCs), researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) are developing industrially feasible techniques for second-generation biofuel production from oilcane,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... “Inert. Non-flammable. Abundant. Heated to twelve hundred degrees by resistive coils, or by scavenging waste heat from processes already in motion. They hold fire for days, losing less than a tenth of a percent per
Join us for a panel discussion hosted on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), focused on unpacking the global clean cooking transition. The panel, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) plans to award up to $7.8mn in grants to speed the deployment of innovative low-carbon fuels in the state. The funds — which come from New York's
(Avfuel) Million Air Albany (KALB), an Avfuel-branded fixed-base operator (FBO), and the Albany County Airport Authority are proud to announce the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), providing a meaningful solution for operators seeking to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from
(Eazy Grease/Biobased Diesel Daily) Used cooking oil (UCO) collection and recycling company Eazy Grease announced July 15 its acquisition of Green Nature Recycling, an established UCO collector serving the Mid-Atlantic restaurant market. This strategic transaction marks Eazy Grease’s entry into the Northeast
by Dylan Baddour (Inside Climate News) Now it (Graphitic Energy) hopes to turn a profit selling hydrogen, a clean burning fuel, and using the carbon soot to produce graphite, a critical mineral currently sourced primarily from China. “We are able to monetize
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Consumer demand for biobased materials is strong, and innovation is rampant with first commercial products becoming more common. Chemicals and materials offer higher margins suitable for early-stage companies. However, the sector faces significant headwinds, including a
by Daehwan Kim, Erica Correll, Elisha Kabongo, Soyeon Jeong, Chang Geun Yoo (IMR Press) Lignocellulosic materials, such as soybean hulls, possess a complex and recalcitrant structure that requires efficient pretreatment or enzymatic processing for effective conversion into valuable products. However, pretreatment processes
by Brandon Ladd (CNY Central) The online bidding process started on Tuesday, July 1 for the former Attis Biofuel Plant in Volney. The Oswego County location was in the middle of controversy in 2022, when a long duration burning operation inside a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Senate passage sets the stage for House vote, reshaping renewable incentives along partisan and regional lines -- ... For biofuels, the bill could not have come at a more pivotal moment. With production slowed by policy uncertainty,
by Brian Dabbs, Christa Marshall (E&E News Energywire) The DOE secretary’s proposed budget would slash research programs and boost efforts “to reindustrialize America, to win the race on AI, and to stop the huge upward pressure on electricity prices.” ... The Trump administration’s fiscal
(Marine Insight News Network) Maritime service provider Vane Brothers and multinational oil and gas company Shell have completed their first marine biofuel delivery in New York. The bunkering operation was carried out earlier this month at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, where the
(Datavault AI) Computational Modeling and High Performance Computing (HPC) to Optimize Biofuel Digital Twins and Support U.S. Energy Independence -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), leading the way in AI data experience, valuation and monetization, is poised to develop an AI-driven multi-modal
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Oswego County, New York, on June 6 announced the former Attis Ethanol plant and grain malting operation will be sold via an auction conducted by Collar City Auctions Realty & Management Inc. Bidding is set
by Brian Quinn and Ben Beagle (Batavian Daily News) ... The canceled grants include $15.3 million to Skyven Technologies, which had previously announced a project to help decarbonize Western New York Energy’s ethanol production facility in Medina. The project would improve
(Cornell University/EurekAlert!) People have assumed climate change solutions that sequester carbon from the air into soils will also benefit crop yields. But a new study from Cornell University finds that most regenerative farming practices to build soil organic carbon – such as
(Aircela) In a rooftop demonstration in Manhattan’s Garment District, New York–based fuels company Aircela unveiled the first working machine in the U.S. that produces gasoline directly from air. Compact and modular, the unit combines direct air capture and on-site fuel synthesis into a
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) NYSERDA seeks applications to fund and provide professional development training/mentoring for year-long, full-time fellowships. These fellowships are intended for individuals from priority populations and/or a disadvantaged community to work within organizations and businesses
(University at Albany) On Wednesday, May 28, the University at Albany will accept its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel and begin replacing petroleum diesel with the cleaner-burning, non-fossil biofuel in campus-operated vehicles and equipment. UAlbany is the first SUNY campus
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (Terry) Wanzek also serves in the state legislature. So, when approached by the state’s ethanol association to sponsor legislation, he needed little convincing. “We grow a lot of corn and you can draw lines
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nataqua is a startup company that aims to help ethanol producers profit from carbon dioxide emissions by producing more ethanol on site. ... The company isn’t yet ready to offer its unique carbon dioxide-to-ethanol reactor to producers,
The Future of Everything is The Wall Street Journal's premier live event, bringing together the biggest newsmakers across every vertical the Journal covers—from business, tech and economics to sports, streaming and style—to explore bold ideas and offer unique insights. The
by Celia Llopis-Jepsen (KCUR/NPR ) Scientists in Kansas, Missouri and other states were poised to start research to cut U.S. reliance on fertilizer imports, keep biofuel farming cost-competitive and tackle a potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. Department of Energy had a vision:
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation currently under consideration by the New York legislature aims to establish a clean fuel standard (CFS) that would reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity from on-road transportation by 20% by 2033. The bill, S01343A, was
by Barbara Grady (Trellis) Businesses react to the country’s first climate disclosure laws. -- o Ideas differ on what should define “doing business in California.” o Many companies would prefer to avoid the new requirements altogether. o Emissions and climate risk
Matthew A. Sturchio, Adam Gallaher, and Steven M. Grodsky (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences) Solar energy is often framed as a threat to croplands. However, vast croplands in the midwestern United States already support corn ethanol biofuel, a form
April might be the end of heating oil season, so think of it when you order for next winter. If you are in New York you are already using some biofuel in your heating oil. New York currently requires the use of a
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) President Donald Trump on April 8 issued an executive order that aims to protect oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, geothermal, biofuel, critical mineral, and nuclear energy resources from state overreach. The executive order stresses Trump’s commitment
by Todd Du Mond (USA TODAY Network/lohud.) • Biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, benefiting farmers, the environment, and local economies. • New York has implemented some biofuel initiatives, but a low-carbon fuel standard is needed to further incentivize the
by Nichola Groom (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change. The move is the latest in a
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender for renewable diesel for use in its ferries and other vessels. -- New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender to buy
by Mickey Francis (U.S. Energy Information Administration) A small but increasing amount of biodiesel in the United States is consumed in the residential, commercial, and electric power sectors, according to new estimates now published in our State Energy Data System. Previously, we
by John Bozzella (Fox News) New York has a 10-year plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles and require automakers to sell only electric vehicles by 2035. (It’s not even really a New York plan, but a program originally hatched in California.) The gas vehicle ban has been
(Binghamton University State University of New York) $1.6 million project partially supported through BioMADE, a federally sponsored Manufacturing Innovation Institute -- Binghamton University has received funding to create a biomanufacturing project management training program to foster leadership skills in students, veterans, entry-level workers and
With a remarkable roster of energy sector leaders to discuss the policy landscape and explore emerging opportunities on the path to achieving the state’s ambitious CES targets. New York has become one of the most dynamic energy markets in the United
by Alexander Laska (Third Way) • Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) burns cleaner than conventional jet fuel, so replacing jet fuel with SAF will reduce air pollution and improve public health. These benefits will be particularly pronounced in communities near airports, where the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from the ABLC Connect series on Digest TV assesses the current state of biogas and RNG technologies and projects, highlighting both the positive aspects, such as high demand for carbon-negative energy, and the challenges, including
(Ag-Grid Energy) In the past five years, Ag-Grid Energy’s five operating waste-to-energy facilities have produced 40 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity by processing 100 million gallons of cow manure and 100 million gallons of food waste. These anaerobic digester facilities, developed in partnership with
(Approved Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For cities committed to cleaner air, sustainability and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable
(Lifecycle Renewables/PR Newswire) New distribution agreement enables NYC building owners to receive deliveries of 100% renewable biofuel that is Local Law 97 compliant -- Lifecycle Renewables, the creator of Truburn, a renewable heating oil that reduces greenhouse emissions by over 86 percent, today announced
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has already issued executive orders to withdrawal the US from the Paris climate accord, eliminate the EV tax credit, and unleash American energy; measures that largely reverse course on the past
(Ecostrat) Ecostrat, a leader in assessing, developing, optimizing and managing biomass supply chains, and New Energy Risk (“NER”), a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group and leading provider of customized technology performance insurance solutions for energy transition projects, have been selected
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
A retreat for LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No lengthy panels in windowless conference rooms—just interactive sessions designed to foster connection and learning. Meet every attendee through guided introductions and discussions. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal, professional, and business growth. Who's
A retreat for LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No lengthy panels in windowless conference rooms—just interactive sessions designed to foster connection and learning. Meet every attendee through guided introductions and discussions. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal, professional, and business growth. Location: Tarrytown
(U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E) Program aims to reduce need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in corn and sorghum crop production -- Today (January 10, 2025), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $38 million for 9 projects
Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across the City of New York – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL will supply RNG to a market-leading freight logistics operator under a long term agreement for the new fueling stations. -- OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) today announced it has executed a long-term agreement with a market-leading provider of integrated
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. leadership in energy and emissions innovation. Funded through the Inflation Reduction
(Green Oil Recycling/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Oil Recycling, a provider of grease-trap cleaning and waste-oil removal services in the greater New York City metro area, announced Dec. 24 the launch of “Waste Oil Awareness Month” this January. This initiative is designed to educate restaurant owners and commercial-kitchen operators about
(Envirogreen Solutions/EIN Presswire) Leading provider of grease trap cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in the greater NYC metro area, is proud to announce 2025 initiative. -- Envirogreen Solutions, a leading provider of grease trap cleaning, ejector pit cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in
by Elizabeth Bingham (Waverly Newspapers) Roughly 80 people crowded into a room at the Waverly Area Veterans Post Dec. 5 to hear about an alternate use of ethanol plants’ CO2 emissions that would not require use of a pipeline. The CEO of
Discover How Your Forest Can Work for You at the New York Farm Show -- Are you making the most of your land's potential? While carbon markets often focus on row crops, millions of acres of Northeast forestland hold untapped opportunities for
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
(Engine Technology Forum Policy Insider Blog) California’s influence on environmental and climate policy is both undeniable and increasingly controversial. A 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (gasoline) light-duty vehicles and the mandated sale of zero-emission commercial vehicles
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean
The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat
Guest Opinion by Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair (New York State Energy Coalition Inc. / Empire State Energy Association Inc./Syracuse.com) There are many aspects of the scope and scale of New York’s energy system that boggle the mind. Uncertainty about where
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced
by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For now, we have the company Greasezilla, known to mere mortals as Downey Ridge Environmental, which has snagged a massive partnership with BP and is well on the way to revolutionize brown grease collection and its availability as
(Signature Aviation/Globe Newswire) Signature also becomes the first private aviation terminal network to commit to a permanent supply of blended SAF at six of the largest private aviation markets on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. -- Signature Aviation, the world’s
by Drew Hutchinson (Bloomberg Law) States plan agency, legislative moves to delay emissions rules; Two California regulations clash with each other, group says -- Some states are second-guessing when and how to enforce the zero-emission truck quotas and tailpipe emissions standards they adopted
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50
(NYCEDC) Renewable Diesel, a Petroleum-Free Alternative to Traditional Diesel Fuels Reduce Carbon Emissions by 60 Percent or More; NYC Ferry Launches Additional Measures To Reduce Engine Emissions and Kickstart of New Sustainability Strategy for the System — New York City Department of
by Terry Lassitenaz (Hemp Gazette) Honeywell last week announced a partnership with a US bioenergy company seeking to utilise industrial hemp and other non-food crops for the production of biochemicals. Honeywell is a huge multi-national corporation with its fingers in a number
(US Department of Energy) The Science -- Oils produced from nonfood crops can be converted into biofuels that can reduce the need for fossil fuels. In oilseed crops like canola, yellow-seeded varieties generally produce more oil than their brown-seeded counterparts. Camelina
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The first Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight departure fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) takes to the skies Sept. 25. Delta Air Lines has designated flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York on Sept. 25 as
(Amogy) Successful Demonstration of Amogy’s Proprietary Ammonia Cracking Technology Achieves a Monumental Step Towards Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry and Propels Company Towards Commercialization -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered
by Josie Clarke (Independent) The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received five complaints -- A Virgin Atlantic advert claiming the airline was the first to fly transatlantic on 100% sustainable aviation fuel has been banned for misleading consumers. The radio ad, heard on November
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable RNG and biogas. We look at the companies and technologies getting traction, new projects underway, the state of feedstocks, policy,
(JetBlue) JetBlue signs supply agreement for Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to supply John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to begin as early as fourth quarter 2024; JetBlue invites other New York businesses to help scale the SAF market in the region
by Tatyana Woodall (Ohio State News) Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years. Now, an international collaboration of scientists is exploring ways to use electricity to streamline the process. In their study, recently published in Nature Catalysis,
by Wayne Hicks (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) NREL Researchers Identify Promising Locations off US Coastlines for Installation of Technology -- Using electricity generated by offshore wind turbines as one pathway to split water to produce clean hydrogen may make economic sense, particularly
(Bright Renewables) Bright Renewables, a leading force in the deployment of biogas upgrading and valorization technology, and BerQ RNG, a pioneer in transforming biogas into carbon-neutral, pipeline quality Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), have joined hands to develop four renewable natural gas
(Neste) Neste has commissioned terminal capacity at ONEOK’s terminal in Houston, Texas for blending and storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. This is a major step in further expanding the availability of Neste’s SAF to airlines also operating from airports east of
(Le Lézard) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024," which would
During the event we’ll guide you through interesting topics such as how to set up and advance your Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agenda. After the session, you will have the opportunity to network with CSR leaders and likeminded professionals. Spots are
JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Understanding where Americans produce the most garbage—and where the busiest airports are—can inform where to build waste-to-fuel facilities -- Every year, the nation’s aviation industry uses around 22 billion gallons of jet fuel, which produces about
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced a series of new deals with several municipalities across the country. These agreements represent a collective growing demand within city agencies
(Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) A high-yielding version of this oilseed crop could help meet the increasing demand for biofuels -- Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants
(Catskill Mountain Railroad/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Catskill Mountain Railroad announced June 4 that, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and harmful emissions from the use of diesel fuel, it is now running its locomotives on 100 percent biodiesel (B100). The
(Carbon Capture Magazine) S3 E4 This week's Carbon Capture Magazine podcast features Peter Trimarchi, Partner in the Energy & Natural Resources Group at Reed Smith LLP. Interviewed by Danielle Piekarski, Content Coordinator of Carbon Capture Magazine. READ MORE Related articles NY ‘Climate Superfund’
(Orleans Hub/State Sen. Rob Ortt (R-62nd)) State Sen. Rob Ortt today welcomed Western New York Energy CEO Tim Winters to the New York State Capitol. Winters, leader of the ethanol plant in Medina, presented a new 2023 Ford Escape flex-fuel plug-in hybrid
(Growth Energy) The letter below was submitted to the editor of the New York Times after a recent subscriber-only newsletter included debunked claims about the environmental impact of bioethanol in a piece about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A May 2 newsletter on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Demonstrating a measurable return on investment in business transformation is hard. But boards and external investors require it, and a clear business case helps organisations secure resources to implement change. Sustainability professionals are meeting more challenges in achieving their targets, from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Massachusetts, New York and Texas, we received news that the Carbon to Value Initiative, a partnership of the Urban Future Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (UFL), Greentown Labs, and Fraunhofer USA has opened the
by Romy Carpenter and Andrew Carpenter (BioCycle Magazine) New study assesses greenhouse gas emissions from five management options for SSO collected from residential, commercial, and institutional sources in New York City. -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) worked
by Antoine M. Thompson (Washington Informer/Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) One of the biggest challenges in communities of color are higher rates of asthma and respiratory-related illnesses. I know this firsthand from growing up in the inner city of Buffalo. My
(Virgin Atlantic) “If enough SAF is made, we will fly it” -- • Headline Flight100 results pave the way for the use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving it’s a safe drop-in replacement for fossil fuel The use of 100% SAF saved
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Northeast heating oil industry is on track to achieve the ambitious goals set forth in the Providence Resolution, a landmark commitment made in 2019 to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution, which was unanimously approved
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options -- Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department
(Office of Iowa Attorney General) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 13-state coalition in a lawsuit to pull the plug on Biden’s electric vehicle handout and defend ethanol. -- In Biden’s most recent attack in the war on gas vehicles, he
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new
by Tilly Armstrong (Daily Mail) California was the first state to adopt the plan to ban sales of gas cars by 2035; Electric vehicles made up 7.6 percent of new car sales in the US last year; READ MORE: What does
(Consumer Reports) The governor of New Mexico signed a landmark law to establish a clean fuel standard for the state on March 5, following approval by the state legislature last month. The standard aims to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels,
(Infinium) Leading eFuels provider Infinium and Amogy Inc. (Amogy), a pioneer of carbon-free, energy-dense power solutions, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to integrate their technologies and develop commercial applications across the eFuels and green ammonia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global RNG and biogas producers in shifting energy towards low carbon alternatives — new processes, advances in AD yields, new feedstocks, the role of low carbon standards,the
(Clean Fuels NY Coalition/Biomass Magazine) The Clean Fuels NY coalition and NYLCV Education Fund hosted a forum about sustainable travel and the importance of creating a statewide clean fuel standard. With legislation to establish a clean fuel standard being a top
(Velocys) Velocys, a leading sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) technology company, announces that it has begun a new chapter following the completion of its take-private on 18 January 2024. As part of the transaction, a new consortium of growth investors, including Carbon
(Brookhaven National Laboratory/Phys.Org) Biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have demonstrated a new way to boost the oil content of plant leaves and seeds. As described in the journal New Phytologist, the scientists identified and successfully altered
by Keith Reid (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Fuels Market News) When it comes to the challenges of transportation emissions and climate change, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleets are on the first line of defense. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(Fill It Up Clean New Jersey/PR Newswire) First on East Coast to Advance Clean Fuels Legislation -- Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey State Senate for introducing legislation that would give The Garden
(Plug Power) Landmark Achievement for Plug’s Vertically Integrated Green Hydrogen Ecosystem and the Largest Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer in the United States; Plant is a First-Hand Customer Showcase for Electrolyzer-Produced Hydrogen -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in
by Emma Frantz (ACT News) ... Originating in California from a need to curb air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this regulatory initiative emerged as a pivotal strategy to decarbonize and reduce the environmental footprint of the trucking industry. The ACT
(Environmental Protection Agency) New phase of EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative to launch in Albany, New York to help communities access unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources -- As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, a groundbreaking
(Sprague Operating Resources) New York City took a monumental step towards clean air and a sustainable future yesterday, Thursday, January 11th, with the grand opening of the city's first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel. This historic collaboration between Sprague and
(Clean Fuels NY Coalition) In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address calling for a clean transportation standard study, the Clean Fuels NY coalition issued the following statement: Transportation is one of the largest sources of climate and air pollution
(Return on Information New Jersey) Farmers from Midwest, South discuss potential efforts of biodiesel as clean energy source — and its potential impact on society -- A gathering of soybean farmers, biofuel industry experts and environmental justice advocates may seem like an
(Office of Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04)) Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Coordination for Soil Carbon Research and Monitoring Act to empower the federal government to support interagency work around soil carbon sequestration research and monitoring. Soil carbon sequestration, also known
by Philppe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Directionally, as transport is responsible for one quarter of CO2 emissions, mobility has to get away from fossil fuels. Transport energy has to be de-fossilized, in order to play its due part in the
(Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Minnesota farmers arrived in New York City eager and ready to express biodiesel’s success story during Clean Fuels Alliance America’s New York City Big Apple tour. Clean Fuels hosted its 13th tour in the Big
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) With a single truck in 1953, James Mahoney started up Mahoney Grease Service as a fats and oils recycler, using 13-gallon drums to service customers. Upward of seven decades later, the company has grown to service
(Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Corp./Business Wire) Focus Impact BH3 Acquisition Corp. (“Focus Impact BH3”), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”) formed by Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: BHAC), today (December 29, 2023) announced that it has entered into a letter of
(Amogy) Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will focus on accelerating the adoption of Amogy's ammonia-to-power and ammonia cracking technology in large-scale hydrogen carrier applications in East Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea. The joint study set to commence in December
by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) ... Biofuel is growing in popularity worldwide as governments and private companies look for alternative fuels to power their transport, shipping, and aviation sectors. Several new developments have been announced that will grow the production capacity of
(Dimensional Energy/Business Wire) Global leader in carbon utilization technology will use funds to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production and the decarbonization of our economy. -- Dimensional Energy, Inc., a global leader in cutting-edge carbon utilization technology, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and
(Biofuels International) ... After securing a 3 billion/gallon output last year, production across the US is on track for 4 billion this year with power to add, according to Paul Winters, director of public affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels
by Heather Farmbrough (Forbes) ... VS100 was powered by two blended two kinds of SAF. Most (88%) came from hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids, from EU-sourced used cooking oil and waste animal fat from restaurants. The remaining 12% came from Synthetic Aromatic
(City of New York) By Mid-2024, All 12,600+ Heavy-Duty Vehicles in City’s Fleet Will Transition to Cleaner, Renewable Diesel Transition Will Replace Up to 16 Million Gallons of Fossil Fuel Every Year -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York
by Katy Austin (BBC) The first transatlantic flight by a large passenger plane powered only by alternative fuels has landed in the US. Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it flew from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK airport. Airlines see the flight, which is
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Adds to growing global suite of marine biodiesel prices -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new Mediterranean marine biodiesel price assessment for B24, a blend of 24% used cooking oil methyl ester and
by Clinton Griffiths (AgWeb) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) believes solar could provide up to 40% of the country’s electricity by the year 2035. However, it’s estimated roughly 5.7 million acres of land will be needed. “While that amount is
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) "Unlocking the Value of Algae" was the subject of a Sunday Symposium at the recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition’s 2023 Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit. Presenters at the symposium followed the whole
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) The Tonawanda Seneca see the industrial development next door as a threat to the woods they depend on for game and medicines, and the failure of the company and permitting agencies to consult them as
(LS Power/PR Newswire) Newly Formed Clean Hydrogen Fuels, LLC will develop green hydrogen projects across the U.S. -- Monarch Energy, a California-based green hydrogen project developer, and LS Power, a New York-headquartered North American Power and Energy Infrastructure manager, have formed a partnership to
by Christine Mui (E&E News Energywire) A fuel cell developer aiming to build North America’s first “green” hydrogen supply network is running into financial troubles and facing skepticism from Wall Street analysts, dealing a setback to a technology at the center
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) A biogas upgrading facility that transforms biogas from agricultural waste to biomethane has been installed by Ammongas in the state of New York -- Ammongas, a part of European Energy, is pleased to announce the successful installation of
(New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) Dec. 18 Hearing to Advance DEC-Required Enhanced Environmental Justice Outreach -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a public comment hearing on Dec. 18 to ensure full consideration of any
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by Tania Steere (Virgin) Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight has been granted a permit to fly by the Civil Aviation Authority. Virgin Atlantic plans to fly across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 28 November
by Loukia Papadopoulos (Interesting Engineering) ... In order to improve the efficiency of converting grass plant biomass into biofuels and other bioproducts, plant biologists at the DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory have created a new type of enzymes that optimizes plants’ ability to develop biomass. These
by Al Greenwood (Independent Commodity Interlligence Services) Several US states could adopt restrictions on the sale of light vehicles that rely primarily on internal combustion engines (ICE), which would lower demand for liquid fuels while increasing demand for plastics and chemicals
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