U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs

News Media Contact(s):
Jeff Sherwood, (202) 586-5806		 For Immediate Release
August 2, 2006
 
Teleconference Press Availability to Discuss DOE’s New Bioenergy Research Centers
 
WASHINGTON, DC -- Under Secretary for Science Dr. Raymond L. Orbach will be available by phone this afternoon to discuss today’s announcement of $250 million in funding for two new Bioenergy Research Centers.  The centers will accelerate basic research on the development of cellulosic ethanol and other biofuels. 

Reporters should call the DOE press office in advance at (202) 586-5806 to obtain the call-in number.

WHO: Under Secretary for Science Dr. Raymond L. Orbach
WHAT: Teleconference Press Availability on Bioenergy Research Centers funding
WHEN:

Wednesday, August 2, 2006
2 PM Eastern
 
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.