US biofuel initiative.(United States. Department of Energy funds for biorefineries)(Brief article)

From: Chemistry and Industry | Date: March 6, 2006 | Copyright information

The US Department of Energy is to provide $160m in cost-shared funding over three years, to build up to three US biorefineries to demonstrate that commercial biorefineries can be profitable, once initial construction costs are paid.

Meanwhile, the US Department of Agriculture is to offer nearly $188m in loan guarantees and grants, for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. ...

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