The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced on December 4 that four innovative cellulose biofuel projects will receive a total of $7.7 million in funding over the next three years. This latest investment brings the total amount allocated for biofuel R&D this year to more than $1 billion, highlighting the government’s growing commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
The funded projects include teams from Emery Energy in Salt Lake City, Utah; Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa; the Triangle Park Triangle Institute in North Carolina; and the Alabama State Birmingham Institute. These groups will focus on developing advanced methods to convert non-edible biomass—such as switchgrass and corn stover—into clean, renewable biofuels.
A DOE spokesperson emphasized the importance of these initiatives: “We are dedicated to advancing bio-energy technologies. These projects will enable us to use cleaner processes to transform a broader range of feedstocks into fuel. If successful, they could significantly reshape the U.S. fuel production landscape and reduce our reliance on crude oil.â€
This effort aligns with earlier goals set by President Bush, who had proposed that by 2012, cellulosic ethanol should be cost-competitive with gasoline. Additionally, he aimed to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, reducing U.S. gasoline consumption by 20% within a decade. The current research is expected to help cut pollution associated with biofuel production while accelerating the transition to greener energy sources.
In addition to the $7.7 million for the four projects, the DOE has also invested $385 million in commercial-scale biorefineries, $200 million for pilot-scale research into new refining techniques, and over $400 million in bioenergy research centers. Another $23 million is being directed toward improving microbial ethanol extraction technologies, further supporting the development of more efficient and eco-friendly fuel solutions.
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