April 18, 2023

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Researchers Find New Blends for Greener Gas in DOE Co-Optima Research

In 2019, after three years of fuel and engine research, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative selected and recommended 10 different bio-blendstocks that could be used to make gasoline fuel...

April 17, 2023

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2022-2023 U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Competition Winners!

The U.S Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, announced the grand champion and top four winning teams of the 2022-2023 AlgaePrize Competition!

April 10, 2023

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AlgaePrize Competition Technology Innovation: Developing the Next Generation of Bioenergy Professionals

We spoke with members of the 14 AlgaePrize Finalist Teams representing 35 states and 14 countries to learn more about their unique approaches to the contest.

March 31, 2023

New Consortium Advances Technologies That Use Renewable Electricity to Turn Carbon Dioxide into Fuel

A new consortium of five U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories is developing an integrated portfolio of technologies that use renewable electricity to upgrade carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels and chemicals.

March 29, 2023

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The White House Unveils New Goals to Advance Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals, to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing, strengthen America’s...

March 29, 2023

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Agile BioFoundry Announces 2023 Cooperative Research Solicitation

The Agile BioFoundry (ABF) consortium, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), is announcing a funding opportunity to support competitively selected Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) ...

March 29, 2023

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How EERE Is Addressing Inequitable Energy Infrastructure

Carbon-based energy infrastructure has disproportionately harmed people of color and low-income and indigenous communities. The infrastructure for our clean energy future will be safe and just for all.

March 24, 2023

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BETO Releases New Multi-Year Program Plan

I am proud to announce the release of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO) new Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP). The MYPP details our mission, goals, and strategies to enable the widespread adoption of bioenergy...

March 23, 2023

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2023 Multi-Year Program Plan

This Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP) sets forth the mission, goals, and strategic approach of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). The new plan identifies BETO’s research, development, and demonstration...

March 21, 2023

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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.