Archive for February, 2008
Posted in February 26th, 2008
Written by Michael Vass
I was just watching Jim Cramer at 6pm on Tuesday. The stocks Cramer had been discussing included Monsanto, Potash and Deere. The subject was the increase in cost of food, international famine, and the glut of ethanol expected to be reported over the next several days.
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
Written by Michael Vass
The move towards global green energy usage took a few steps forward today with announcements by the EU and Wales. These moves are important not only because of their attempt to reduce carbon emissions but also the diversified sources they seek to gain renewable energy from, and the economic stimulus they plan […]
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
Specialty gas stations are beginning to open across the nation specializing in biofuels. These retailers can use biofuels as a marketing angle, branding their operations as earth-friendly. The latest example is Zarco 66 in Topeka, Kansas:
LJWorld.com / New gas station touts its biofuels as ‘earth-friendly’
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
This is the first proposal I’ve heard of for a large-scale ethanol pipeline. The initial cost would be high, but it would lessen the cost of ethanol transport over time. Currently, most ethanol is moved by truck or train. More info here:
Business News for the Central Pennsylvania region including the Harrisburg, […]
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Posted in February 14th, 2008
Written by Michael Vass
When it comes to alternative renewable green energy, in the United States there are basically 2 factions. I think that a good example of the 2 sides can be seen in Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Taking a look at Michigan, a state that has been devastated with lost manufacturing jobs; there is the fact […]
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Posted in February 12th, 2008
With all the talk that McCain’s not a true conservative, one should just look at it his record on the environment to conclude that it’s not a bad thing.
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Posted in February 11th, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers
The article linked below contains details on the Coskata and GM partenership and the process they will use to make cellulosic ethanol. The numbers look impressive for net energy balance, low water use, low cost, and flexibility in feedstocks used.
Coskata and GM Partnership - History and Process � GroovyGreen.com - Start Today […]
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Posted in February 8th, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers
Farmers near St. Joseph, Missouri will have the chance to be in on the next big thing in biofuels. Ceres, Inc. Will be supplying seeds and agronomic guidance for switchgrass, sorghum, and other energy crops designed for cellulosic biofuel production in a biorefinery to be engineered by ICM, Inc. This scale of […]
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Posted in February 7th, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
Solazyme is a company making biodiesel from algae. If perfected, this could push biodiesel production well past what is possible with oil crops such as soybeans. Read more at:
Domestic Fuel » Archives » World’s First Oil Producers At It Again
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Posted in February 7th, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
KL Process Design Group appears to be the first company to build a commercial cellulosic ethanol biorefinery in the U.S. This Wyoming company is using waste wood, but could use cardboard and other waste paper products as well.
Domestic Fuel » Archives » First American Cellulosic Plant in Production
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Posted in February 7th, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
KL Process Design Group appears to be the first company to build a commercial cellulosic ethanol biorefinery in the U.S. This Wyoming company is using waste wood, but could use cardboard and other waste paper products as well.
Domestic Fuel » Archives » First American Cellulosic Plant in Production
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Posted in February 1st, 2008
Submitted by Energy Answers Blog
Iowans involved in renewable energy research and development might look into this new source of funding.
Sioux City Journal: Days of cheap energy are over, lawmaker says: “The Iowa Power Fund is charged with distributing $100 million in grants and loans over the next four years for projects which will help the […]
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