Resources

The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them EERE

Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network is a gateway to a wealth of biomass feedstock information resources from the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and other research organizations.

Online database of research documents associated with the Biomass Feedstock Development Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Patents form a key part of the scientific literature surrounding bio-based fuels, chemicals and energy. Biofpr's Patent Intelligence highlights some of the latest granted patents and published patent applications from the USA and Europe.

The Biomass Document Database is a collection of public documents of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program.

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. To access information, use the menu to the left or click on the maps below.

The Web site of the Center for New Crops & Plant Products, at Purdue University. NewCROP provides windows to new and specialty crop profiles.

Database containing information on the composition of biomass and waste. You can get answers to questions like: What is the average sulfur content of wood? And what is the Ash content of willow?

REPiS is a database developed and recently updated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. REPiS provides information on renewable energy plants and installed capacity for energy planners, policy makers, and others interested in renewable energy.

Welcome to the Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC). The RReDC is supported by the National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) and managed by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

The Algal Biomass Organization promotes the development of viable commercial markets for renewable and sustainable commodities
derived from algae.

This site is an open source for news and information about renewable energy technologies. Browse the articles and press releases, the latest news, discussion forums, and mix-up of other media from sources like Flickr and YouTube. AE's goal is to raise awareness about clean energy sources using any means necessary.

ACORE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. with paying members from every aspect and sector of the renewable energy industries and their trade associations, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy.

The Centre represents a £27M investment that increases UK bioenergy research capacity. It brings together six world-class research groups. This creates a network with expertise and specialist resources that span the bioenergy pipeline from growing biomass to fermentation for biofuels.

For nearly 30 years, the hallmark of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's bioproducts research has been the development and application of novel thermal, chemical, and biological processes to convert biomass to industrial and consumer products, fuels, and energy.

The second of four interlinked BIOenergy Blogs, this one covers international issues, process R&D, facility deployments, and new developments. The other three related blogs are the BIOstock Blog, BIOoutput Blog, and the BIOwaste Blog.

The Biomass Connections Bulletin Board is a newly launched forum for agricultural professionals looking for information and discussion on energy crops.

An association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.

BTEC is an association of biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and distributors, supply chain companies and non-profit organizations that view biomass thermal energy as a renewable, responsible, clean and energy-efficient pathway to meeting America’s energy needs. BTEC engages in research, education, and public advocacy for the fast growing biomass thermal energy industry.

European Union biobased products clearinghouse.

The BioPreferredSM program aims to increase the purchase and use of renewable, environmentally friendly biobased products while providing "green" jobs and new markets for farmers, manufacturers, and vendors. The BioPreferred program offers three major benefits: Climate Change Impact Reduction, Energy/Environmental Security, and Economic Development.

Earthtoys is an alternative and renewable energy news, emagazine and library.

A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The general objective of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) is to promote mutual interchange and cooperation in the field of algae biomass production and use, including biofuels uses and all other utilisations.

The European bioenergy network, AFBnet, was established in 1995 to promote the utilisation of the biomass in Europe.

This web-site is designed and constructed for all researchers, developers and implementers of biomass gasification. Information is provided on the technology, its application and specific topics.

The Green Power Network (GPN) provides news and information on green power markets and related activities.

IEA Bioenergy is an organisation set up in 1978 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) with the aim of improving cooperation and information exchange between countries that have national programs in bioenergy research, development and deployment.

Alternative Energy and Renewable Energy Discussion. Wind Power, Solar Power, BioDiesel, Hybrid, Electric Car, Hydrogen Fuel, Geothermal, BioFuel, BioMass, Do It Yourself, Blogs, Forums, Events, News, and more.

AIST is a research organization that is the result of an amalgamation of the 15 research institutes previously under the former Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (the former AIST) in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and the Weights and Measures Training Institute. The new AIST is Japan's largest public research organization with many research facilities and around 3,200 employees in all.

The North Central Bioeconomy Consortium is a partnership between land grant universities and state departments of agriculture in twelve Midwestern states. It was founded in April 2006 in Madison, WI.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) biomass projects focus on developing, integrating, and demonstrating biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies, and renewable diesel technologies.

Oilgae - Oil & Biodiesel from Algae has a focus on biodiesel production from algae while also discussing alternative energy in general. Algae presents an exciting possibility as a diverse feedstock for biofuels and other products.

Omnexus is the Online Innovation & Solution Accelerator dedicated to the Plastic & Elastomer materials. Through a dedicated "Green & Bioplastics" channel it offers open access to online services like industry news, technical articles, WebSeminars and expert assistance to name a few. Omnexus is part of the SpecialChem group, representing a global web-community of more than 370,000 professionals.

The program's goal is to provide a solid scientific base of information that will support the commercialization of willow biomass crops as a renewable cellulose feedstock for bioproducts and bioenergy in North America.

PyNe - The Biomass Pyrolysis Network - is a global network of active researchers and developers of fast pyrolysis, has been established to discuss and exchange information on scientific and technological developments on pyrolysis and related technologies for the production of liquid fuels, electricity and chemicals.

The United Nations International Year of Natural Fibers was developed to heighten public awareness of the economic and environmental attributes of natural fibres produced from plants and animals.

The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is a nonprofit corporation that supports the development of bio based renewable energy, power, and products in Wisconsin. By bringing the appropriate players to the table, the organization will grow the bio-economy in Wisconsin, concentrating on a specific series of campaigns targeted at the most fertile opportunities in Wisconsin.

The Bio-Energy Center at Montana State University-Northern provides several services to the bio-fuels industry including independent fuel, performance and emission testing for all bio-fuels, additives and bio-lubricants in both automotive and diesel engine applications. The Bio-Energy Center has recently finished their new biodiesel pilot plant, allowing them to create biodiesel on an industrial scale for large scale testing. The Bio-Energy Center strives to make bio-energy technology a part of everyday life for all Americans.

Launched in 2008, the Biobased Industry Center (BIC) leverages the intellectual resources of interdisciplinary research and education programs to address critical business, infrastructure, supply chain, and policy issues facing the growing biobased economy. To facilitate expansion of the biobased products industry, new investment, training, and analytical effort is needed. With the committed partnership of industry leaders, BIC has the depth and breadth of academic scholarship as well as the resources necessary to address these efforts thoroughly and successfully.

The MSU Biobased Institute supports cutting-edge research to improve the profitability of Montana agricultural through enhancement of current production and development of new value-added applications and products. The Institute strives to be innovative and responsive to the developing needs of the State of Montana and the Pacific Northwest/ Northern High Plains regions.

The Bioeconomy Institute was established to provide cohesion among the diverse efforts in biorenewable resources on campus and to encourage collaboration within departments, colleges and research units. Currently, the Bioeconomy Institute engages all 7 colleges, 29 departments, and partners with 27 research centers and institutes.

The mission of the Biomass Energy Center is to coordinate and facilitate research and outreach across the university, building teams to address the complete value chain of biomass energy systems.

The Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Program (BIVAP) specializes in the development of biomaterials processing technology and utilizing agricultural-based materials to produce higher-value products for economic development.

The Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre will produce greener bioproducts to substitute non-renewable materials in many manufacturing sectors, consumer goods and services. This includes turning crops into renewable biofuels to run vehicles and into resins, polymers and tough fibres for the production of biobased materials, which will reduce dependency on petroleum materials.

The Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory opened in May 2008 on the WSU Tri-Cities campus. Construction of the $24.8 million facility was a partnership between WSU and Battelle, which operates PNNL for the U.S. DOE. The building allows the organizations to work together to develop solutions to some of the nation’s largest energy problems, to strengthen opportunities to move technology into industry and to provide students with a hands-on educational experience.

Biotechnology Foundation Laboratories has five patents pending on different approaches to the production of plant vaccines and other biomedical materials in plants. The Laboratories mission is primarily to begin testing and mass production of plant vaccines and other therapeutics as soon as possible.

The Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) works closely with the nine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign colleges, multiple disciplinary and professional units and faculty and students to provide a facilitative structure for campus outreach, teaching and research in areas related to bioenergy systems. CABER facilitates the development of cross-disciplinary research and development, education and outreach programs that promote the greater and more efficient use of bio-renewable resources, and, more specifically, support the emergence of advanced bio-fuels and chemicals.

The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy (CAER) investigates energy technologies to improve the environment; contributes to technically sound policies related to coal, energy and the environment; adds to the teaching and instruction aim of UK by educating students from pre-college to postgraduate levels and being involved in labor force development for Kentucky; promotes UK's objective of developing and benefiting from its Intellectual Property with a balance between the publication of scientific results and patenting; and provides public service through scientific education and its energy-related competencies.

A huge market for polymers for various applications exists, which relies on petroleum feedstocks. Biocarbon from renewables has shown great potential, either partially in the near future, or completely in a long term, for replacing current fossil polymers. The mission of this center is to research and develop biobased polymers that are durable, affordable, scientifically challenging, and environmentally friendly.

Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have established a new partnership that will leverage decades of research to provide national leadership and advance our region’s role in the emerging bioproducts and bioenergy industry. WSU has already created the Center for Bioprocessing and Bioproducts Engineering to focus its research efforts.

The Center for Biorefining is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment to coordinate the University efforts and resources to conduct exploratory fundamental and applied research; provide education on bioenergy, biochemicals and biomaterials; stimulate collaboration among the University researchers, other public sector investigators, and private investigators involved in biobased production technology development; promote technology transfer to industries; and foster economic development in rural areas.

CLSF (Center for Lignocellulose Structure and Formation) is a DOE Energy Frontiers Research Center focused on developing a detailed understanding of lignocellulose, the main structural material in plants, from cellulose synthesis and fibril formation to a mature plant cell wall, forming a foundation for significant advancement in sustainable energy and materials.

The Centers for Renewable Energy and Biomass Utilization are a designated Center of Excellence located at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) on the University of North Dakota (UND) campus. The Centers conduct critical research, development, demonstration, and commercial deployment of technologies utilizing biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric energy sources.

The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station is in the design and feasibility phases of a state-of-the-art renewable bioenergy research and operations initiative. This initiative will implement commercially available technologies along with Cornell-led technologies and utilize campus biomass resources.

The primary mission of the Department is to serve the College, University and State through dynamic research, education and extension programs. The focus will be on engineering for biological systems and water resources as well as related environmental issues and systems management for agricultural systems and enterprises.

The common unifying mission of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering is to integrate engineering, science, technology and management for sustainable use of renewable resources and enhancement of the environment.

The development of the EMBI is a major step toward strengthening the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s leadership position in the promotion of environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives. The establishment of the EMBI is a step in the evolution of UW-Green Bay’s historic mission of studying environmental issues and developing solutions to problems; solutions that recognize the critical interconnections between science, policy and business, and the social contexts within which they occur.

FCRC was established in January 2002 with the primary goal of facilitating research and graduate education throughout the State University System in the multi-disciplinary areas of renewable chemicals and fuels. The Center provides a vehicle to solve new technological challenges, serves as a forum to foster productive interactions among faculty and students, assists faculty in the development of competitive research grants, and increases the visibility of this important activity at the state and national levels.

Michigan State University is committed to helping Michigan become a world leader in the bioeconomy. Scientists at the FBIC are leading a number of intiatives aimed at expanding the bioeconomy with woody biomass.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will conduct basic, genomics-based research to design the microbial and plant systems needed to realize the potential of biofuels. Combining innovative science, a critical mass of natural assets and the corporate horsepower to build and advance a new bioenergy economy, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will become a worldwide center of excellence for research and development of cellulosic ethanol and other bioenergy products.

Established in 2003, the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment draws on the wide-ranging expertise at the University of Minnesota and across the region to find environmentally sound solutions to today’s renewable energy challenges.

The National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center supports a diverse clientele, including academia, government, technology providers, trade associations, and domestic and foreign ethanol producers. Its capable, skilled staff offers third-party validation and commercial testing of products, technologies, concepts and ideas.

The mission of the Michigan State University Office of Biobased Technologies (OBT) is to identify, encourage and support research programs that will position Michigan State University as a world leader in the development of the bioeconomy.

The Office of Bioenergy Programs at the University of Tennessee is actively working toward a secure and sustainable energy future for the state and nation. Housed in the Institute of Agriculture, the Office of Bioenergy Programs coordinates a variety of research, development, and outreach programs, all involving bioenergy.

The University of Nevada, Reno has formalized its renewable energy research efforts in a new collaborative, the Renewable Energy Center, that will focus efforts and coordinate programs for competitive research with plans to increase Nevada’s national stature in the renewable energy field. The University has conducted renewable energy research for more than 10 years, including geothermal, biomass, hydrogen energy and solar.

Solar and Bio Energy reseach at the University of Glasgow spans the faculties of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Engineering, Information & Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The focus of the centre is to develop renewable energy technologies with low or zero net carbon emissions. To achieve this goal a multidisciplinary team is targeting the following key areas of research: Biofuel Crops, Biomimetic Systems, Catalysis, and Microbial Fuel Cells.