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World's largest ethanol maker enters biomass business

June 17, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Poet launches new division aimed at finding next-generation energy feedstocks as it begins using new type of anaerobic digester to power facilities in South Dakota. Full Story »

Is bacteria cleantech's miracle drug?

February 20, 2009 - by Christine Blackman - MIT researchers say microbes hold the key to many of the industry's biggest challenges, including transportation and carbon emissions. Full Story »

Ethanol consolidation could join Poet, VeraSun

November 25, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Both corn-ethanol giants confirm they're in talks with undisclosed companies for acquisitions. Full Story »

Cellulosic ethanol project receives $14.75M

September 12, 2008 - by Lee Bruno - New integrated biorefinery plant expected for early 2009 as first step in bigger goal of 125 million gallons of ethanol per year. Full Story »

Cleantech cash piles up in Israel

September 11, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Two Israeli billionaires make moves in the cleantech space, along with 24 other deals we spotted over the past week. Full Story »

Poet to produce cellulosic ethanol this year

August 13, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The largest ethanol producer in the U.S. says it will have a pilot cellulosic facility up and running in the fourth quarter. Full Story »

Harvard, SunEthanol to collaborate on biofuels

June 12, 2008 - by Carli Ghelfi - Researchers aim to drastically increase ethanol yields from biomass. Full Story »

Poet opens Ohio's first ethanol plant

January 11, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The $105 million facility has an annual production capacity of 65 million gallons per year. Full Story »

U.S. solar & wind incentives on the way?

December 19, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - The new U.S. energy bill is missing major cleantech incentives, but a solar lobbying group expects an extension of tax credits in early 2008. Full Story »

Amyris pulls in $70M for unique biofuel

September 19, 2007 - by David Ehrlich - The California startup says its bio-gasoline is compatible with regular car engines and can be used at very low temperatures. Full Story »
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