BIO Supports EPA Denial of Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) provides crucial support and incentives for companies to invest in new biorefineries to bring advanced biofuels to the pump. Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President & CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement expressing the industry’s support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s... 

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric, Wisconsin Public Power Commit to Additional Environmental Initiatives

We Energies, Madison Gas & Electric and Wisconsin Public Power today announced a significant new commitment to environmental initiatives. They include reductions in greenhouse gases, investments in additional renewable energy resources, funding to protect Lake Michigan’s ecosystem and the retirement of older, less-efficient generation. “Coupled... 

BP and Verenium Announce Significant Partnership to Accelerate the Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol

BP and Verenium Corporation announced the creation of a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialization of cellulosic ethanol. The partnership combines a broad technology platform and operational capabilities in an effort to advance the development of a portfolio of low-cost, environmentally sound cellulosic ethanol production...