U.S.D.A. Declares $14 Million in Backing for Bioenergy Research

The U.S.D.A. (USDA) on June 13 announced $14 million in backing for 2 U.S.D.A. bioenergy programs. USDA's Rural Development (RD) plan announced it is accepting applications from companies seeking to offset the costs associated with converting fossil fuel systems to renewable biomass fuel systems, while USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the availability of $2.5 million in grants to enhance national energy security through the development of bio-based transportation fuels, biopower, and new bio-based products.

U.S.D.A. projects to make up to $12 million in payments for eligible biorefineries through RD's Repowering Assistance Program, which was reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Biorefineries in existence on or before June 18, 2008, are eligible for payments to replace fossil fuels-used to produce heat or power-with renewable biomass. See the U.S.D.A. news release.

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