The USDA and DOE have joined forces to the tune of $30 million over three to four years that will support research and development for advanced biofuels, bioenergy, and biobased products under the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI).
Supporting the Obama administration's goal of reducing American oil imports by one-third by 2025, the BRDI is structured to create economically and environmentally sustainable sources of renewable biomass and increase the availability of alternative fuels.
Biofuels produced by BRDI projects are projected to reduce GHG emissions by a minimum of 50% compared to fossil fuels.
"These projects will help to reduce America's dependence on imported oil by accelerating the development and commercialization of cleaner, alternative fuels that can power our vehicles and our industry," said U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu. "Producing renewable fuels from biomass right here in the United States will improve our nation's energy security and give us an innovative edge in the global market for clean energy technologies."
