Bioenergy Technologies Office

The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) supports research, development, and demonstration to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources for the production of biofuels and bioproducts.

2022–2023 AlgaePrize Competition

Launched in January 2022, the AlgaePrize is a new competition from DOE BETO that encourages students to pursue innovative ideas for the development, design, and invention of technologies within the commercial algae value chain. Learn more about this student competition.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and other federal government agencies, has developed a comprehensive strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a commercial scale. Read the full SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap report to learn more about the SAF Grand Challenge and BETO's SAF research and development.

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DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals

The Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions.

March 21, 2023

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Department of Energy Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Announces 2023 CRADA Call

Selected projects will have the opportunity to work with FCIC partner laboratories to mobilize and deploy the knowledge, tools, models, and expertise developed by member labs.

March 7, 2023

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Bioenergy’s Role in Soil Carbon Storage Workshop Summary Report

On March 28–29, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted a public virtual workshop to discuss soil carbon storage with a focus on the role of bioenergy.

March 2, 2023

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2023 Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments Announced

The U.S Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are launching the next phase of the organic Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Technical Assistance for Local Governments program

March 1, 2023

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Black History Spotlight: BETO Collaborates with HBCUs and MSIs to Increase Innovation in the Clean Energy Industry

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is committed to advancing energy security and economic growth through the development of careers and education resources...

February 28, 2023

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DOE Announces $25.5 Million to Improve Biofuels and Bioproducts

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. This funding will advance...

February 8, 2023

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Fueling the Future with Food Waste

Students in science teacher Melanie Bachart’s high school bioethics course at Chiawana High School, Pasco, Washington, got the full experience of producing carbon-neutral biogas from food waste that usually winds up in landfills...

February 7, 2023

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Exploring EERE’s Involvement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities

In recognition of Black History Month, here are ways the Department of Energy and EERE are working to improve racial equity in the energy space—through partnerships, initiatives and funding opportunities with HBCUs.

February 6, 2023

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ABPDU’s Gas Capture Capability Enables Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Molecule

Sustainable aviation fuels are increasingly in demand, as they are comparable in performance to traditional jet fuels but reduce greenhouse gas emissions and can be made using renewable resources...

February 6, 2023

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Paper and Plastic Instead of Coal - Researchers Team with Commercial Partner to Pelletize Materials That Would Otherwise End Up in Landfills

The idea of using biomass or non-recyclable materials to produce power has been around for a long time, but techniques for developing a consistent feedstock to produce a fuel that is economical compared to coal, resistant to moisture, and has no...

February 6, 2023

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