The U.S. EPA delivered its final stamp of approval for E15 on June 15 by approving the first misfueling mitigation plans (MMPs) for individual companies. READ MORESHARE
A 20 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant proposed for North Carolina will utilize a feedstock- flexible technology that enables it to take advantage of seasonal crop patterns to reduce feedstock cost. READ MORESHARE
Proposed amendments to the Farm Bill would eliminate loan guarantees, defund energy programs and prevent funds from being used for blender pumps. READ MORESHARE
Leaders advanced ethanol, scientific and environmental groups issued a letter to Congressional leaders on June 12, urging them to protect the RFS and extend the cellulosic biofuel tax credit and special depreciation allowance for cellulosic plants. READ MORESHARE
The California Energy Commission approved funding of $23,110,015 for projects that will advance the development of green fuels and the installation of fueling stations. Recipients include EdeniQ Inc and Aemetis Inc. READ MORESHARE
An annual report issued by the United Nation's interagency energy group found that renewable energy consumption and investment in renewables increased in 2010 compared to the previous year. READ MORESHARE
Codexis said the termination of a three-way research agreement between Shell, Iogen Energy Corp. and Codexis Inc. won't affect its separate research deal with Shell. READ MORESHARE
Massachusetts-based Agrivida Inc. is conducting the first year of USDA-permitted field trials to grow corn that has been engineered to include enzymes in the corn stalk. READ MORESHARE
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers and the Western States Petroleum Association filed a lawsuit June 11 challenging the U.S. EPA's 2011 cellulosic biofuel volume mandate as part of the renewable fuel standard. READ MORESHARE