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.

Clean Fuels & Products Earthshot

This Shot focuses on decarbonizing the fuel and chemical industry through alternative sources of carbon to advance cost-effective technologies with a minimum of 85% lower greenhouse gas emissions emissions by 2035.

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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Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge Program (BRIDGES)

BRIDGES is a brand-new case study-based education curriculum created by the Bioenergy Technologies Office in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory as well as education, community, industry, and other government partners.

Program Areas

Renewable Carbon Resources

BETO develops strategies and supports technology development to mobilize renewable carbon resources.

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Bioproduct Production

BETO supports developing bio-based products and chemicals that can enable biofuel production.

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CO2 Utilization

BETO establishes research strategies and technology pathways for converting gaseous feedstocks into biofuels or bioproducts.

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Conversion Technologies

BETO is exploring a variety of conversion technologies that can be combined into pathways, from feedstock to product.

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Data, Modeling, & Analysis

BETO supports research, analysis, and tool development to address the economic and environmental dimensions of bioenergy and bioproducts.

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Systems Development & Integration

BETO is focused on lowering the risk of bioenergy production technologies through pre-pilot, pilot, and demonstration-scales.

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Transportation Biofuels

BETO’s transportation biofuels research aims to accelerate the production of climate-friendly, sustainable fuels for transportation.

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Waste-to-Energy

Wet waste, solid waste, and gaseous waste streams are potential high-impact resources for the domestic production of biofuels, bioproduct precursors,

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Bioenergy News

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The U.S. Department of Energy Announces $16.7 Million in Project Selections to Advance Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $16.7 million in funding for five projects to advance the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Located in four states...

September 29, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Energy Launches the AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office, in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, are announcing the launch of the AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition, which challenges students to become

September 28, 2023

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Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Building Supply Chains to Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Goals

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the challenges facing critical elements within Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply chains.

September 21, 2023

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Register Today! BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Incorporating Bioenergy National Laboratory Research into the Classroom

The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is partnering with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to host the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar at 6 pm (ET) on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to introduce educators to bioenergy..

September 19, 2023

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Revolutionary Recycling Process Transforms Plastic Waste

Despite millions of Americans depositing their plastic waste into recycling bins, much of that waste, including flexible films, multilayer materials, and colored plastics, cannot be recycled cost-effectively. In fact, only 9% of plastics in the U.S...

September 14, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $18.6 Million to Support Production of Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) awarded $18.6 million in funding to eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and bioproducts that reduce greenhouse gas (GH

September 12, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Energy Announces Wood Heater Design Challenge Winners

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is excited to announce the winning teams for the Wood Heater Design Challenge (WHDC), offering a total of $120,000 in prize funds. Congratulations to Davidon Industries from Warwick,

September 7, 2023

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STEM in Action! Spark Imagination, Enrich Classroom Learning, and Deepen STEM Knowledge with BRIDGES Fall Events

Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) to celebrate #STEMtember and highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education!

September 5, 2023

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STEMtember Spotlight: Career Development Opportunities for Minority Students

Are you a student preparing to join the clean energy workforce? Jump-start your career with an EERE fellowship or internship.

September 1, 2023

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A Model System for Microalgae Production Forecasting

In the world of biofuels over the past decade, the eyes of industry have increasingly focused on the potential for domestic microalgae to provide alternative energy with reduced carbon emissions. However, to use these tiny aquatic organisms commercially..

August 30, 2023

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