From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Fri Apr 4 10:22:53 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:22:53 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" Message-ID: To all 25x'25 Partners April 2, 2008 25x'25 Responds to Time Magazine Biofuels Article with Letter to the Editor Responding to widespread inaccuracies in this week's Time magazine cover story, the 25x'25 National Steering Committee is responding with a letter to the editors of Time expressing disappointment with the questionable characterization of biofuels and their role in the issue of greenhouse gas emissions in "The Clean Energy Scam," by Michael Grunwald. The letter was authored by steering committee member and former Congressman Thomas W. Ewing, who is also the Immediate Past Chairman of the USDA and DOE Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. The entire letter follows: As a former Member of Congress and a leader in a diverse alliance of agricultural, environmental and conservation organizations working together to advance clean energy solutions, I am greatly disturbed with Time magazine's April 7th feature story on biofuels. In this article, Michael Grunwald criticizes biofuels yet offers no alternative to using petroleum to meet our energy needs - much of which comes from the Middle East. Members of our alliance share the author's anxiety for the continued health of the Amazon rain forest and other "carbon sinks" that nature has provided around the globe. As champions of many forms of land-based renewable energy (biomass, wind energy, solar power, geothermal energy and hydropower, in addition to biofuels), we agree that environmentally sensitive lands should not be exploited in pursuit of renewable fuels. Unfortunately, the story's message of concern is undermined by misinformation about biofuels and an over-simplified analysis of complex systems. The implication that biofuel production is responsible for the destruction of the Amazon rain forest ignores the reality that ever increasing worldwide demand for food and fiber is the primary cause of land use change in this and other regions. Simply eliminating biofuels will not stop land use changes from occurring, and in countries like Haiti that have already lost their forests, biofuels could help reestablish forests and offer more affordable and sustainable energy options. Similarly, information in the story about a recent study, which claims land-use changes brought about by increased biofuel production are producing more greenhouse gas emissions (Searchinger et al.), only tells half the story. What is missing is that Searchinger's methodologies have been widely questioned by respected biofuel life-cycle analysis researchers such as Michael Wang, with the Center for Transportation Research at the Argonne National Laboratory, who counter that Searchinger et al. used outdated, if not incorrect, data to reach their conclusions. The story's reference to a UN food expert's dramatic condemnation of biofuel production fails to mention that the UN Food and Agriculture Organization almost immediately distanced itself from the remarks. The head of the UN Food Program recently noted that higher energy costs, erratic weather and low stocks are big factors contributing to the high cost of food around the globe. Of particular concern is the ready dismissal of emerging technologies that will allow us to produce next generation biofuels from non-food feedstocks sustainably grown on underutilized and marginal lands not suited for food production. Conservation tillage and other agriculture and forestry residue management practices used to produce biomass energy feedstocks can also provide a constant buildup of soil organic carbon. Researchers at Ohio State have concluded that the total potential of carbon sequestration in U.S. soils, counting croplands, grazing lands and woodlands, is nearly 600 million metric tons of carbon, or the equivalent of more than 2,200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions - about 33 percent of total U.S. emissions. We encourage the editors of Time to contribute to a much-needed discussion of the role renewable resources will play in improving national security and the environment while moving us closer to energy independence. We simply ask that they demand a basic level of accuracy and balance from the stories that they run. -- John Bonitz Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy P.O. Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (O) 919.545.2920 (C) 919.360.2492 bonitz at cleanenergy.org http://www.cleanenergy.org From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Fri Apr 4 12:31:40 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:31:40 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I received a couple questions about this post. In the interest of time, I'm answering them together here. First, "25x'25" is a rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America ? to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025. By increasing America's renewable energy use we will: * Bring new technologies to market and save consumers money. * Reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East. * Create good new jobs in rural America. * Clean up the air and help reduce urban smog and greenhouse gas emissions. The 25x'25 Alliance was formed by former CIA Director R. James Woolsey, former Sen. Tom Daschle, and others concerned about climate change and our dangerous addiction to oil. It was intriguing to me because of its diversity: Energy hawks on one side, ag interests on the other, and environmentalists in between. Learn more here: http://www.25x25.org/ Second, I can't take credit for the letter. It was written by steering committee member and former Congressman Thomas W. Ewing, who is also the former Chairman of the USDA and DOE Biomass R&D Technical Advisory Committee. Thanks, -- John Bonitz Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy P.O. Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (O) 919.545.2920 (C) 919.360.2492 bonitz at cleanenergy.org http://www.cleanenergy.org On 4/4/08 11:22 AM, "John Bonitz" wrote: > To all 25x'25 Partners > April 2, 2008 > > 25x'25 Responds to Time Magazine Biofuels Article with Letter to the Editor From rudolfdiesel at netzero.net Fri Apr 4 13:09:48 2008 From: rudolfdiesel at netzero.net (rudolfdiesel at netzero.net) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:09:48 GMT Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] [Biofuels_Interest_Group] 25x25 response to Time Magazine article, "Clean Energy Scam" Message-ID: <20080404.140948.2298.0@webmail10.dca.untd.com> To all who took part in this response--KUDOs for a job well done!An excellent response. John, I admit I was racking my brain trying to think of when I had seen your name of the Congressional Roster. It is important that we continue to emphasize the evolution of Bio-derived fuels that we are witness to, from food crops to bio mass. May you all have a great weekend! --Rich Cregar _____________________________________________________________ Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4tK0TM3P8hjQGpcZzJhqs91Fnkv762dHwbyNCxWBabmrqzlR/ From JWilli1251 at aol.com Fri Apr 4 18:18:16 2008 From: JWilli1251 at aol.com (JWilli1251 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:18:16 EDT Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed Message-ID: Good evening, I, a biology layman, am working on growing algae based bio diesel. I have a copy of an Australian Government research document and want to recreate the experiment. The document, "Bio Hydrocarbons from Algea - Impact of temperature, Light and Salinity on Algae Growth - Environment and Farm Managment R & D", from the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, by Jian Qin, Feb 2005, RIRDC Pub # 05/025, RIRDC Project No SQC-1A, (wow, what a mouthful) notes two strains of algae. I am looking for sources of those two strains, Botryococcus braunii China strain 1 and 2. I have found only one source listed on the internet, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas. I hope someon on this email group knows of more sources and of course, any helpful other information will be appreciated. Sincerely, Mr Jan D Williams email: _JWilli1251 at aol.com_ (mailto:JWilli1251 at aol.com) **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080404/0855b89b/attachment.htm From abrendel at earthlink.net Sun Apr 6 14:35:28 2008 From: abrendel at earthlink.net (abrendel at earthlink.net) Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:35:28 -0700 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed Message-ID: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> There's an Australian organization, CSIRO: http://www.marine.csiro.au/microalgae/supply.html and this one, doesn't look promising, but: http://www.aquaculturestore.com/plants.html and this one in the UK: http://www.ccap.ac.uk/cultures/how_to_order.htm I am in a hurry now, but We should talk - I have been exploring algae for some time. --Alex abrendel at earthlink.net -----Original Message----- >From: JWilli1251 at aol.com >Sent: Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM >To: biofuels_interest_group at lists.emji.net, sustainable-biodiesel at lists.emji.net >Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed > >Good evening, >I, a biology layman, am working on growing algae based bio diesel. I have a >copy of an Australian Government research document and want to recreate the >experiment. The document, "Bio Hydrocarbons from Algea - Impact of >temperature, Light and Salinity on Algae Growth - Environment and Farm Managment R & D", >from the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development >Corporation, by Jian Qin, Feb 2005, RIRDC Pub # 05/025, RIRDC Project No SQC-1A, >(wow, what a mouthful) notes two strains of algae. I am looking for sources >of those two strains, Botryococcus braunii China strain 1 and 2. I have found >only one source listed on the internet, The University of Texas, Austin, >Texas. I hope someon on this email group knows of more sources and of course, >any helpful other information will be appreciated. >Sincerely, Mr Jan D Williams email: _JWilli1251 at aol.com_ >(mailto:JWilli1251 at aol.com) > > > >**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) From JWilli1251 at aol.com Tue Apr 8 22:16:42 2008 From: JWilli1251 at aol.com (JWilli1251 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:16:42 EDT Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Australian Gov report on bio algea research pdf file Message-ID: The following is the web page for the Australian government report on hydrocarbon from algae research.Also, from other internet sites I read the break even cost of fuel to make algae fuel was $4.04. We are very close to that. _http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/EFM/05-025.pdf_ (http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/EFM/05-025.pdf) **************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080408/7825f6d0/attachment-0001.htm From elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com Tue Apr 8 22:35:58 2008 From: elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com (Elizabeth Houghton) Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:35:58 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] [Biofuels_Interest_Group] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed In-Reply-To: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <2194798.1207506928592.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: I too am interested in the wonderful world of algae. If you are extracting oil, I would be interested in taking some of the residual algae fiber to research its fertilizing properties. Let me know if this is possible. -Elizabeth Houghton elizabeth.a.houghton at gmail.com On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 2:35 PM, wrote: > There's an Australian organization, CSIRO: > http://www.marine.csiro.au/microalgae/supply.html > > and this one, doesn't look promising, but: > http://www.aquaculturestore.com/plants.html > > and this one in the UK: > http://www.ccap.ac.uk/cultures/how_to_order.htm > > I am in a hurry now, but We should talk - I have been exploring algae for some time. > > --Alex > abrendel at earthlink.net > > -----Original Message----- > >From: JWilli1251 at aol.com > >Sent: Apr 4, 2008 4:18 PM > >To: biofuels_interest_group at lists.emji.net, sustainable-biodiesel at lists.emji.net > >Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed > > > >Good evening, > >I, a biology layman, am working on growing algae based bio diesel. I have a > >copy of an Australian Government research document and want to recreate the > >experiment. The document, "Bio Hydrocarbons from Algea - Impact of > >temperature, Light and Salinity on Algae Growth - Environment and Farm Managment R & D", > >from the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development > >Corporation, by Jian Qin, Feb 2005, RIRDC Pub # 05/025, RIRDC Project No SQC-1A, > >(wow, what a mouthful) notes two strains of algae. I am looking for sources > >of those two strains, Botryococcus braunii China strain 1 and 2. I have found > >only one source listed on the internet, The University of Texas, Austin, > >Texas. I hope someon on this email group knows of more sources and of course, > >any helpful other information will be appreciated. > >Sincerely, Mr Jan D Williams email: _JWilli1251 at aol.com_ > >(mailto:JWilli1251 at aol.com) > > > > > > > >**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. > > (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016) > > _______________________________________________ > Biofuels_Interest_Group mailing list > Biofuels_Interest_Group at lists.emji.net > http://lists.emji.net/mailman/listinfo/biofuels_interest_group > From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 10 08:31:34 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:31:34 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] FW: NYTimes.com: As Prices Rise, Farmers Spurn Conservation Program In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Friends, Here is an excellent article on the Conservation Reserve Program, the environmental benefits, the impacts on food prices, and the debate over it. NEW YORK TIMES BUSINESS April 9, 2008 The Food Chain: As Prices Rise, Farmers Spurn Conservation Program http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/business/09conserve.html?ex=1208491200&en= 3862bf0972e90e58&ei=5070&emc=eta1 By DAVID STREITFELD Farmers are taking their fields out of a government conservation program that pays them not to cultivate. Among farmers, the notion of early releases from conservation contracts is prompting sharp disagreement and even anger. The American Soybean Association is in favor. ?We need more food,? said John Hoffman, the association?s president. The National Association of Wheat Growers is against, saying it believes ?in the sanctity of contracts.? It does not want more crops to be grown, because commodity prices might go down. That is something many of its members say they cannot afford, even with wheat at a robust $9 a bushel. Their own costs have increased, with diesel fuel and fertilizer up sharply. ?It would decrease my profit margin, which is slim,? said Jeff Krehbiel of Hydro, Okla. ?Let?s hurt the farmer in order to shut the bakers up, is that what we?re saying?? Mr. Krehbiel said his break-even last year was $4 a bushel. This summer it will be $6.20; the next crop, $7.75. ------ End of Forwarded Message ~ ~ ~ John Bonitz, Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PO Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-545-2920 Mobile: 919-360-2492 Email: bonitz at cleanenergy.org Web: http://www.cleanenergy.org From ehoffner at yahoo.com Thu Apr 10 13:10:17 2008 From: ehoffner at yahoo.com (Erik Hoffner) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:10:17 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Algae Biodiesel Infomation needed In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <787757.8441.qm@web52112.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Elizabeth and all, I just put up a post in the biofuels-averse Gristmill blog last week, which links to the National Algae Association, which just had its big meeting, and must have some good post-conference info to share: http://gristmill.grist.org/story/2008/4/2/102336/7299 Erik -- Listen to Jenny Goodspeed's startling new record today, here: http://www.jennygoodspeed.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 10 15:24:21 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:24:21 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] FW: Job Posting: Energy Policy Research Associate In-Reply-To: <001801c89b3f$8031c750$809555f0$@org> Message-ID: Please share this job announcement widely. Thanks! The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is seeking an outcome-oriented analyst needed to conduct energy policy research, with a focus on the area served by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Analyst will primarily study and recommend strategies to achieve significant increase in energy efficiency, but may also engage on renewable energy, and other strategies to reduce global warming pollution from the energy sector. Solid writing, public speaking, analytic and computer skills are necessary; experience with state agencies, decision-makers, media, and non-profit advocacy desired, TVA-specific experience a bonus. Advanced degree strongly preferred but willing to consider strong candidates with a bachelors degree and significant work experience only. Competitive non-profit salary w/ option of full benefits. Email jobs at cleanenergy.org to apply (no calls please). Energy Policy Research Associate The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is seeking an outcome-oriented analyst needed to conduct energy policy research, with a focus on the area served by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The analyst will primarily be responsible for studying and recommending strategies to achieve a significant increase in energy efficiency, but may also engage on renewable energy, and other strategies to reduce global warming pollution from the energy sector. The full-time position is expected to be based in Knoxville or Nashville, TN. Strong candidates who do not wish to relocate may be considered, but should explain geographic constraints in the application. Funding for this position is guaranteed for one year with possibility of extension. The Energy Policy Research Associate will be responsible for conducting independent projects, assisting a core research team with projects, and coordinating work by consultants and colleagues from other allied organizations to achieve the overall goals of the position. Attendance at committee, commission, work group and other public involvement opportunities will be an essential part of the position. These opportunities will involve dialogue with individuals and organizations that are opposed to some or all of our positions, and the analyst will be expected to present a compelling case to support our position while developing an understanding of differing perspectives so that they may be persuaded to adopt a more helpful position on the issues. Qualifications * Education: Bachelor?s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field of study is desirable * Demonstrated skills in a professional setting must include writing, public speaking, analysis and a wide range of computer software. These skills need not be demonstrated in an area of energy policy, but must be adequate to allow the analyst to perform duties without further training or daily support in these areas. * Familiarity with and a record of advocacy work on clean air, global warming or energy policy issues is helpful. * Experience working with government agencies, decision-makers, or advocates is helpful. * Ability to work and thrive in adversarial conditions. * Ability to work well under pressure and with rapidly changing and emerging issues and priorities. * Ability to work both independently and in collaborative environments. * Willingness to travel throughout the region. * A commitment to the mission and goals of the organization. Salary and Benefits Salary range is mid to high-forties, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package optional. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from women and persons of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. References are required and a background check may be performed. To apply, email a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and experience to: jobs at cleanenergy.org Attention: Energy Policy Research Associate. Southern Alliance for Clean Energy www.cleanenergy.org From baysailor at covad.net Fri Apr 11 08:35:43 2008 From: baysailor at covad.net (Joe Kirby) Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:35:43 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] U.S. Biodiesel Subsidies Anger Europeans Message-ID: <000501c89bd0$8fd3e2b0$cd30a8c0@acere692717cc7> story at NPR: U.S. Biodiesel Subsidies Anger Europeans. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89538128&ft=1&f=1001 All Things Considered, April 10, 2008 . The U.S. biodiesel industry is in a jam. The price of the raw material it uses most, soy oil, has shot up even faster than crude oil, all but pricing the alternative fuel out of the U.S. market. A hefty tax credit and a big leap in exports to Europe are keeping the industry afloat, angering Europeans, who accuse Americans of flooding their market with artificially cheap fuel. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Therefore, if you are skilled in this area and feel move to support us in this effort please email rachel at sustainable-biodiesel.org Thank you Kimber Holmes SBS Organizing Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080411/279a552f/attachment-0001.htm From baysailor at covad.net Sat Apr 12 14:15:02 2008 From: baysailor at covad.net (Joe Kirby) Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:15:02 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] National SUSTAINABLE Design Expo April 20-22, 2008 -- lots of BIODIESEL research being funded! Message-ID: <200804121813.m3CIDwbr009142@mail844.megamailservers.com> Here's an event that's happening here in D.C. next week.. http://es.epa.gov/ncer/p3/expo/index.html .. and take a look at the number and scope of projects ongoing that deal with sustainable biodiesel production and use! ... http://es.epa.gov/ncer/p3/current/index.html Best, Joe K. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080412/ef2463ad/attachment.htm From bus at riseup.net Tue Apr 15 21:24:37 2008 From: bus at riseup.net (bus #3) Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:24:37 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Australian Gov report on bio algea research pdf file In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <51017.127.0.0.1.1208309077.squirrel@petrel.riseup.net> Im looking for info on Algee as a fuel.. People tell me its not possible, that these second generation fuels are just deceptions. Please send me all possible links. e-mail= bus at riseup.net www.businmotion.com From bonitz at cleanenergy.org Thu Apr 17 12:50:27 2008 From: bonitz at cleanenergy.org (John Bonitz) Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:50:27 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] FW: North Carolina Biofuels Center Grant Awards In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The following announcement details yesterday's grant awards to promote development and capacity-building of North Carolina's biofuels industries. I am especially pleased to see the strong consideration given to sustainability in these awards. ~ ~ ~ John Bonitz, Farm Outreach & Policy Advocate Southern Alliance for Clean Energy PO Box 1833, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Phone: 919-545-2920 Mobile: 919-360-2492 Email: bonitz at cleanenergy.org Web: http://www.cleanenergy.org ------ Forwarded Message From: Norman Smit Organization: Biofuels Center of North Carolina Media Release Embargo - none Date - 16 April 2008 Media Inquiries - Norman Smit - 919-339-3509 $2.5 million Biofuels Center boost for new industry sector in North Carolina The Biofuels Center of North Carolina is giving the new biofuels sector in the state a $2.55 million jump start. Seventy five grant and loan applications totaling almost $13 million were received on March 17, 2008 in response to the Center's request for proposals (RFP). Biofuels Center President John Ganzi says that the large number of applications show the pent-up need for capacity building in the state to create this new industry sector. "North Carolina imports 5.6 billion gallons of liquid fuels annually," he said. "These proposals put North Carolina on the path to reducing its dependency on foreign oil and liquid fuel imports". Nine people from industry, non-profits, and state agencies reviewed the applications in a competitive process and made recommendations for funding to the Biofuels Center Board. Fifteen applications totaling $2.55 million dollars were approved by the Biofuels Center Board at a meeting yesterday - 15 April, 2008. (See end for complete list.) Biofuels Center Board Chairman Steven Burke said at the meeting that the Biofuels Center Capacity Building Program of grants and loans was "an important step towards fulfilling North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership". "Seldom has a state the opportunity to create an entirely new industry sector, but sustained support will ensure North Carolina reaches its goal of growing and producing 10% of its own liquid fuels by 2017 - or about 600 million gallons," he said. The RFP called for applications in the following areas: . Innovation/Research: Supporting North Carolina-based science, development, and application of technology related to the biofuels value chain. . Agriculture: Renewable crops or feedstocks to meet the production needs of North Carolina's liquid fuels usage. . Industrial Production: New opportunities - both technologies and installations - for the profitable production of biofuels throughout North Carolina. . Workforce Development: The development of a vibrant and productive workforce to support all aspects of the biofuels industry statewide. The applications approved by the board include building a biodiesel production enhancement; converting renewable woody biomass to fuel; and, one funding biofuels laboratory equipment for workforce training. Another is to prove the economic feasibility of renewable biomass. Remona Callair, the Director of Finance and Administration at the Biofuels Center who managed the grants process, said that prior to the RFP deadline, the Center received hundreds of calls and emails about the program. "We had people driving to the Biofuels Center from all over the state to drop off their applications," she said. The Biofuels Center of North Carolina was funded by a $5 million appropriation from the 2007 General Assembly to implement North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership. The Center celebrated its 100-day anniversary at the beginning of April 2008. Media Enquiries: Contact: Norman Smit, Biofuels Center Director of Marketing & Communications 919-339-3509 nsmit at biofuelscenter.org Background Information about the Biofuels Center: The Biofuels Center is charged with charting North Carolina's path to liquid fuels energy independence. The Center is a nonprofit organization headquartered on the North Carolina Biofuels Campus in Oxford, on NC Department of Agriculture land. The Center works with a wide range of constituents, from academics and scientists, farmers and industry, to public policy makers and consumers. Its mission is to facilitate and support the development of a sustainable biofuels industry in the state. The goals of the Biofuels Center are: . By 2017, 10 % of liquid fuels sold in North Carolina will be grown and produced in the state. . Accelerate biofuels technology, science & research . Develop appropriate agricultural feedstocks . Build capacity along the value chain . Attract capital to the biofuels sector . Promote jobs and prosperity by growing the biofuels industry . Educate North Carolina consumers about the benefits of biofuels A copy of the 24-page Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership can be downloaded from the Biofuels Center website - www.biofuelscenter.org List of Award Winners 2007-2008 Fiscal Year: List reflects amount requested, project title and organization requesting funding. List is in no particular order. . $250,000 ~ Building a Bio-Refinery ~ Piedmont Biofuels Industrial LLC . $197,033 ~ Development and Evaluation of reduced input planting, harvest, storage system strategies for economic production of biofuels from Industrial Sweetpotatoes ~ NCSU - SPARCS . $250,000 ~ Blue Ridge Biofuels Biodiesel Production Expansion Project ~ Blue Ridge Biofuels, LLC . $195,000 ~ Biofuels Production Laboratory Equipment Funding ~ Central Carolina Community College . $135,845 ~ Haywood County Biofuels PET Project ~Haywood Community College Foundation . $200,000 ~ The Abell Foundation Commercialization-Focused Woody Biomass Gasification Project utilizing NC Pilot Plant ~ The Abell Foundation, Inc. . $27,314 ~ Renewable Fuels Program ~ Washington High School . $22,000 ~ NC Biofuels LLC Site Development ~ North Carolina's Northeast Economic Development Foundation, Inc. . $200,000 ~ High-Value Transportation Fuels from NC Feedstocks ~ NCSU . $200,000 ~ Expansion of the Carbon to Liquids Development Center in Durham, NC - Enabling Development & Commercialization of New Biomass to Fuels Technologies for NC ~ Southern Research Institute . $138,688 ~ Developing Dekkera bruxellensis for bio-ethanol production ~ NCSU . $198,178 ~ Producing Ethanol from Biomass by Extracting Value Prior to Combustion ~ NCSU . $187,700 ~ Bioenergy Plantations: technical economic study to establish feasibility of affordable, abundant, renewable biomass selected for efficient conversion to transportation fuels and power for NC ~ NCSU . $148,800 ~ STARworks Biofuels ~ Yadkin-PeeDee Lakes Project, Inc. dba Central Park NC . $199,733 ~ Growing Duckweed on Swine Wastewater for Ethanol Production ~ NCSU Also available online at http://www.biofuelscenter.org/page4.html From wrenchwench at blast.com Mon Apr 21 15:56:25 2008 From: wrenchwench at blast.com (Rachel Burton) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:56:25 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Solazyme Demonstrates 100% Algae Derived Soladiesel Powered Heavy-Duty Truck References: Message-ID: <44CA8128-9794-4069-A835-01F63244359B@blast.com> http://www.grainnet.com/article.php?ID=55963 From crissiann at gmail.com Mon Apr 21 22:14:06 2008 From: crissiann at gmail.com (Crissi Avila) Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:14:06 -0700 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] LA Biodiesel Picnic Message-ID: <000501c8a41e$92d5fa10$6401a8c0@CRISSI> The LA Biodiesel Coop and SOCALBUG are co-sponsoring a Biodiesel Picnic at Griffith Park on May 17th. Please come and join us for some fun discussion about the industry, our community or just meet fellow biodiesel supporters and ask questions. We especially want to welcome new biodiesel users to our picnic and can help point you in the right direction of getting started! Bring food and drinks to share. There are also BBQ's so we can cook hotdogs, tofu dogs, or whatever you like. Griffith Park Inside park location: TBD Saturday May 17th, 2008 10am until 2pm- Stop by anytime, we will be there! Bring food and/or drinks to share. Griffith Park location: Griffith Park lies just west of the Golden State Freeway (I-5), roughly between Los Feliz Boulevard on the south and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) on the north. Freeway off-ramps leading to the park from I-5 are Los Feliz Boulevard, Griffith Park (direct entry) and Zoo Drive. Approaching the park on SR 134 eastbound, take either the Forest Lawn Drive or Victory Boulevard offramps. From SR 134 westbound, take Zoo Drive or Forest Lawn Drive. After leaving freeways, follow the signs into the park. Sincerely, Crissi Avila Cell (626)975-1433 crissiann at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080421/19276618/attachment-0001.htm From info at drdansbiodiesel.com Tue Apr 22 19:07:10 2008 From: info at drdansbiodiesel.com (Dr Dan's Biodiesel) Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:07:10 -0700 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] LA Biodiesel Picnic In-Reply-To: <000501c8a41e$92d5fa10$6401a8c0@CRISSI> Message-ID: <007001c8a4cd$99a69020$6500a8c0@MEG> Hey kids! Happy Earth Day. Have a good Picnic, wish I could be there. We are having our 6th annual NW BIODIESEL FORUM & Renewable Energy Expo on Sunday May 4th. at the Seattle Center. HYPERLINK "http://www.nwbiodiesel.org/"WWW.NWBIODIESEL.ORG AND anybody know of a good Biodiesel lawyer? We are in need of one ASAP. And or anyone feel the need to buy Dr. Dan?s Biodiesel? Dan Freeman Dr. Dan's Biodiesel 912 NW 50th St Seattle, WA 98107 206-783-5728 HYPERLINK "http://www.drdansbiodiesel.com"www.drdansbiodiesel.com -----Original Message----- From: sustainable-biodiesel-bounces at lists.emji.net [mailto:sustainable-biodiesel-bounces at lists.emji.net] On Behalf Of Crissi Avila Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 7:14 PM To: sustainable-biodiesel at lists.emji.net Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] LA Biodiesel Picnic The LA Biodiesel Coop and SOCALBUG are co-sponsoring a Biodiesel Picnic at Griffith Park on May 17th. Please come and join us for some fun discussion about the industry, our community or just meet fellow biodiesel supporters and ask questions. We especially want to welcome new biodiesel users to our picnic and can help point you in the right direction of getting started! Bring food and drinks to share. There are also BBQ?s so we can cook hotdogs, tofu dogs, or whatever you like. Griffith Park Inside park location: TBD Saturday May 17th, 2008 10am until 2pm- Stop by anytime, we will be there! Bring food and/or drinks to share. Griffith Park location: Griffith Park lies just west of the Golden State Freeway (I-5), roughly between Los Feliz Boulevard on the south and the Ventura Freeway (SR 134) on the north. Freeway off-ramps leading to the park from I-5 are Los Feliz Boulevard, Griffith Park (direct entry) and Zoo Drive. Approaching the park on SR 134 eastbound, take either the Forest Lawn Drive or Victory Boulevard offramps. From SR 134 westbound, take Zoo Drive or Forest Lawn Drive. After leaving freeways, follow the signs into the park. Sincerely, Crissi Avila Cell (626)975-1433 HYPERLINK "mailto:crissiann at gmail.com"crissiann at gmail.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 4/15/2008 6:10 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 4/15/2008 6:10 PM -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080422/0fef76af/attachment.htm From eblandsburg at theenergy.coop Mon Apr 28 18:21:11 2008 From: eblandsburg at theenergy.coop (Emily Bockian Landsburg) Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:21:11 -0400 Subject: [Sustainable-biodiesel] Sustainability Studies Message-ID: <017601c8a97e$2c5a54b0$cd00a8c0@plutonew> Hi Folks, The NBB has crafted a sustainability webpage at http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/sustainability/default.shtm. This will serve as a much needed central location for biodiesel sustainability information. The site is a work in progress and will be update frequently. There are a lot of terrific fact sheets and studies already up here. We need your help to make this document database more comprehensive: Please send pertinent links and studies to sustainability at biodiesel.org. Be sure to include a 1-2 sentence summary of the document to help NBB staff process it quickly. Thanks, Emily Landsburg Sustainability Task Force -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.emji.net/pipermail/sustainable-biodiesel/attachments/20080428/35bb3e93/attachment.htm