$200M in Funding for Pilot and Demonstration Scale Advanced Biorefinery Projects Offered by the United States Department of Energy

In order to increase the nation's energy, economic and national security by reducing reliance on foreign oil, and reducing greenhouse gases, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement.  The DOE will fund up to $200 million over six years (FY 2009 - FY 2014) to support the development of pilot and demonstration-scale biorefineries. These projects can include the use of feed stocks such as algae and production of advanced biofuels such as bio-butanol, green gasoline and other innovative biofuels. The Funding Opportunity Announcement is designed to address the high technical risks associated primarily with converting bio-based feed stocks to biofuels rather than heat and power. The DOE anticipates making approximately 5-12 awards with a ceiling on individual awards of $40 million. Mandatory letters of intent are due 20 February 2009, and completed applications are due 30 April 2009. To learn more, click here.