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DOE Announces $17.5 Million in Biofuels R&D Grants in St. Louis

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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The Department of Energy and the USDA hosted a renewable energy conference in St. Louis. During the event, $17.5 million in grants for biofuels research and development was announced. These funds are designated for 17 projects, including developing commercial corn hybrids for cellulosic biomass and doubling switchgrass yield by 2020.

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Why it matters

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The grants provide direct funding for the research and production of alternative fuels. A speaker stated that ethanol costs about $1.10 per gallon and will remain competitive with gasoline as long as oil prices do not drop below $30 per barrel.

From agwired.com

Who's involved

  • Department of EnergyHosted the renewable energy conference and announced the grant funding.
  • St. LouisLocation where the renewable energy conference was held.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of EnergySpeculative

    The Department of Energy might see increased investment in cellulosic ethanol research and development.

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