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Start the School Year with EPAs Energy Star

Start the School Year with EPA's Energy Star - 09/02/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging students and their parents to support the environment by shopping for back-to-school clothes and supplies at retail stores... Read more >>

EPAs Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study to Take Place in Binghamton, New York; Meeting Scheduled for September 13 and 15 at the Broome County Forum Theater

EPA's Public Meeting on Hydraulic Fracturing Study to Take Place in Binghamton, New York; Meeting Scheduled for September 13 and 15 at the Broome... - 08/31/10
New York, NY - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected a new venue and dates for the public meeting on EPA's upcoming hydraulic fracturing study originally scheduled for August 12, 2010 Read more >>

Biomass Kickoff Event Celebrates Next Step For Project Liberty (8/19/2010)

Biomass Kickoff Event Celebrates Next Step For Project Liberty (8/19/2010) - 08/19/10
from the Emmetsburg Reporter/Democrat Read more >>

Growing to fill the need (8/19/2010)

Growing to fill the need (8/19/2010) - 08/19/10
from Spencer Daily Reporter (Iowa) Read more >>

New England Schools Get Ready for School Year - and Big Energy Savings

New England Schools Get Ready for School Year - and Big Energy Savings - 08/18/10
(Boston, Mass. - Aug. 19, 2010) - As more New England communities seek cost savings in a tight economy, many are looking to expand energy efficiency in schools and other municipal buildings, saving... Read more >>

Biomass Harvest Begins - Poet Opens Door for Farmers to Deliver Stover, Cobs (8/17/2010)

Biomass Harvest Begins - Poet Opens Door for Farmers to Deliver Stover, Cobs (8/17/2010) - 08/17/10
from DTN/Progressive Farmer Read more >>

Emmetsburg Farmers, Governor Celebrate Future of Ethanol (8/17/2010)

Emmetsburg Farmers, Governor Celebrate Future of Ethanol (8/17/2010) - 08/17/10
from KCAU-TV (Sioux City, IA) Read more >>

Get Your Students Back to School - While Saving Money and Helping the Environment

Get Your Students Back to School - While Saving Money and Helping the Environment - 08/17/10
(Boston, Mass. - Aug. 17, 2010) - Even in a tight economy, parents and students still need a back-to-school shopping trip for clothes, backpacks, computers and school supplies Read more >>

Leading edge technology in NW Iowa to turn harvest garbage into fuel (8/17/2010)

Leading edge technology in NW Iowa to turn harvest garbage into fuel (8/17/2010) - 08/17/10
from KTIV-TV (Sioux City) Read more >>

Poet Opens Door for Farmers to Deliver Stover, Cobs (8/17/2010)

Poet Opens Door for Farmers to Deliver Stover, Cobs (8/17/2010) - 08/17/10
from DTN/Progressive Farmer Read more >>

POET to kick off biomass harvest 2010 (Emmetsburg, IA)

POET to kick off biomass harvest 2010 (Emmetsburg, IA) - 08/17/10
<b>Event Date(s): 8/17/2010</b><br/>-- POET will recognize farmers' first foray into commercial biomass harvesting for Project LIBERTY's cellulosic ethanol at a kickoff event... Read more >>

POET, farmers kick off commercial biomass harvest for Project LIBERTY cellulosic ethanol (8/17/2010)

POET, farmers kick off commercial biomass harvest for Project LIBERTY cellulosic ethanol (8/17/2010) - 08/17/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/>EMMETSBURG, IOWA -- Farmers and POET today celebrated the upcoming collection and delivery of 56,000 tons of baled corn cobs and light stover... Read more >>

EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks Available to Conduct Interviews at Iowa State Fair

EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks Available to Conduct Interviews at Iowa State Fair - 08/12/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., August 12, 2010) - EPA Region 7 Administrator Karl Brooks will attend the annual Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Aug. 16 Read more >>

EPA POSTPONES SYRACUSE MEETING ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING STUDY, NEW DATES COMING SOON

EPA POSTPONES SYRACUSE MEETING ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING STUDY, NEW DATES COMING SOON - 08/10/10
(NEW YORK, NY) After months of work organizing the New York Hydraulic Fracturing public meetings, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the Syracuse meeting, originally... Read more >>

New Press Release (8/10/2010)

New Press Release (8/10/2010) - 08/10/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/> Read more >>

CHANGE OF VENUE: EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Public Meetings Moved to Oncenter Complex Convention Center in Syracuse, New York; Same Times, Same Day, Different City

CHANGE OF VENUE: EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Public Meetings Moved to Oncenter Complex Convention Center in Syracuse, New York; Same Times, Same Day,... - 08/09/10
New York, NY - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has moved its three public meetings on its hydraulic fracturing study to the Oncenter Complex Convention Center in Syracuse, New York.... Read more >>

NEW JERSEY LANDFILL OWNERS AGREE TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN AIR ACT; New Landfill System Maximizes Gas Collection for Potential Energy Recovery

NEW JERSEY LANDFILL OWNERS AGREE TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN AIR ACT; New Landfill System Maximizes Gas Collection for Potential Energy Recovery - 08/09/10
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POET conducts biomass harvest research in Texas (8/9/2010)

POET conducts biomass harvest research in Texas (8/9/2010) - 08/09/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/>POET this week will begin harvest research in corn fields near Navasota, Texas to learn more about biomass collection for cellulosic ethanol... Read more >>

Five Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions

Five Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions - 08/06/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., August 6, 2010) - More than $5.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds have been granted to five organizations to aid in... Read more >>

Six Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions

Six Groups in Region 7 to Receive More than $5M to Cut Diesel Emissions - 08/05/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., August 6, 2010) - More than $5.1 million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funds have been granted to six organizations to aid in... Read more >>

EPA Announces Nations Top 50 Green Power Organizations

EPA Announces Nation's Top 50 Green Power Organizations - 08/02/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named the 50 green power partners using the most renewable electricity Read more >>

Race on to build first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant (8/2/2010)

Race on to build first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant (8/2/2010) - 08/02/10
from Checkbiotech Read more >>

POET: Senate Energy Bill missed an opportunity to do something about foreign oil addiction (7/27/2010)

POET: Senate Energy Bill missed an opportunity to do something about foreign oil addiction (7/27/2010) - 07/27/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/>SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Today, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced an Energy Bill with the stated goal of lessening U.S. addiction to oil. POET CEO... Read more >>

Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPAs Power Plant Enforcement Initiative

Hoosier Energy Agreement Marks 20th Settlement Under EPA's Power Plant Enforcement Initiative - 07/23/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Justice Department, and the state of Indiana announced that Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc Read more >>

POET looks forward to joining community (7/23/2010)

POET looks forward to joining community (7/23/2010) - 07/23/10
from Greencastle Banner-Graphic Read more >>

EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies - 07/22/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.6 million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll out of $120 million in clean diesel grants Read more >>

Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack visits Marion ethanol plant (7/21/2010)

Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack visits Marion ethanol plant (7/21/2010) - 07/21/10
from Marion Star Read more >>

New Toolkit to Help Local Governments with Green Building Practices

New Toolkit to Help Local Governments with Green Building Practices - 07/21/10
(ATLANTA - July 21, 2010) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announced the release of the Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments (Toolkit) Read more >>

Poet asks for funding to shift from tax credits to infrastructure (7/20/2010)

Poet asks for funding to shift from tax credits to infrastructure (7/20/2010) - 07/20/10
from The Herald Bulletin (Alexandria, Ind.) Read more >>

U.S. Ag Secretary, Ohio governor to visit POET plant (POET Biorefining - Marion (Ohio))

U.S. Ag Secretary, Ohio governor to visit POET plant (POET Biorefining - Marion (Ohio)) - 07/20/10
<b>Event Date(s): 7/20/2010</b><br/>U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will visit POET Biorefining -- Marion (Ohio) on... Read more >>

Vilsack on E15: I believe it will happen (7/20/2010)

Vilsack on E15: I believe it will happen' (7/20/2010) - 07/20/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/poetpics/sets/72157624421126809/">POET flickr page</a></p>U.S. Secretary... Read more >>

POET voices support for Fueling Freedom Plan proposed by Growth Energy (7/15/2010)

POET voices support for Fueling Freedom Plan proposed by Growth Energy (7/15/2010) - 07/15/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/><p><a href="http://poet.com/media/Open-Fuel-Plan.wma">Audio Comments from Jeff Broin</a></p>SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Today,... Read more >>

EPA Offers Tips on How to Protect Eyes, Skin from the Suns Harmful Rays/ Download sun safety information on smartphones

EPA Offers Tips on How to Protect Eyes, Skin from the Sun's Harmful Rays/ Download sun safety information on smartphones - 07/13/10
WASHINGTON - In recognizing Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing tips and tools to people of all ages that will protect them from the sun's... Read more >>

EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards

EPA Proposes 2011 Renewable Fuel Standards - 07/12/10
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the 2011 percentage standards for the four fuels categories under the agency's Renewable Fuel Standard program, known as... Read more >>

Media Advisory: EPA to Host Public Meeting on National Hydraulic Fracturing Study in Denver on July 13

Media Advisory: EPA to Host Public Meeting on National Hydraulic Fracturing Study in Denver on July 13 - 07/09/10
(Denver, Colo. - July 9, 2010) On Tuesday, July 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public listening session on the Agency's proposed study on hydraulic fracturing and its... Read more >>

Event in OFallon, Mo., to Highlight Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction Plans for Eight Missouri Cities

Event in O'Fallon, Mo., to Highlight Energy Savings and Pollution Reduction Plans for Eight Missouri Cities - 07/07/10
NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., July 7, 2010) - EPA Region 7 and City of O'Fallon will host a public event July 8, offering exhibits and information about energy savings and pollution... Read more >>

Poet buys plant in Indiana (7/1/2010)

Poet buys plant in Indiana (7/1/2010) - 07/01/10
from Argus Leader Read more >>

A Profitable Partnership (6/30/2010)

A Profitable Partnership (6/30/2010) - 06/30/10
from KELO-TV Read more >>

Governors Ag Development Summit (Sioux Falls, S.D. - Sioux Falls Convention Center)

Governor's Ag Development Summit (Sioux Falls, S.D. - Sioux Falls Convention Center) - 06/30/10
<b>Event Date(s): 6/30/2010</b><br/>Advancements in engineering have led to unprecedented efficiency in ethanol production, and more is on the horizon. That is the message from POET... Read more >>

POET acquires Putnam County, Ind. ethanol plant (6/30/2010)

POET acquires Putnam County, Ind. ethanol plant (6/30/2010) - 06/30/10
Corporate News & Announcements<br/><br/><p><a href="http://poet.com/media/Jeff-Broin-Press-Call-Opening-Remarks.pdf">Jeff Broin conference call opening... Read more >>

POET to Open 4th Indiana Ethanol Plant (6/30/2010)

POET to Open 4th Indiana Ethanol Plant (6/30/2010) - 06/30/10
from Hoosier Ag Today Read more >>

Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (New York - The Waldorf-Astoria)

Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (New York - The Waldorf-Astoria) - 06/30/10
<b>Event Date(s): 6/30/2010</b><br/><p><a href="http://www.reffwallstreet.com/">Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street</a></p>POET CEO Jeff... Read more >>

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Alexandria will save 93,000 gallons of water per day (6/29/2010)

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Alexandria will save 93,000 gallons of water per day (6/29/2010) - 06/29/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/>Wastewater discharge at POET Biorefining -- Alexandria (Ind.) will soon drop significantly thanks to cutting-edge technology known as Total Water... Read more >>

POET: Ethanol industry can do much more (6/28/2010)

POET: Ethanol industry can do much more (6/28/2010) - 06/28/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>The ethanol industry today offsets significant amounts of imported oil, but so much more is within reach. POET will outline Thursday the path to... Read more >>

World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing (Washington, D.C. - Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)

World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing (Washington, D.C. - Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center) - 06/28/10
<b>Event Date(s): 6/28/2010 - 6/30/2010</b><br/>Sustainability is the key to a vibrant cellulosic ethanol industry and an issue POET will address next week during the World Congress... Read more >>

POET to address sustainability of cellulosic ethanol (6/25/2010)

POET to address sustainability of cellulosic ethanol (6/25/2010) - 06/25/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>Sustainability is the key to a vibrant cellulosic ethanol industry and an issue POET will address next week during the World Congress on Industrial... Read more >>

POET CEO to outline opportunities, challenges for the ethanol industry (6/24/2010)

POET CEO to outline opportunities, challenges for the ethanol industry (6/24/2010) - 06/24/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/><p><a href="http://poet.com#http://www.reffwallstreet.com/">Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street</a></p>POET... Read more >>

POET: Engineering, research lead to efficiency gains (6/24/2010)

POET: Engineering, research lead to efficiency gains (6/24/2010) - 06/24/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>Advancements in engineering have led to unprecedented efficiency in ethanol production, and more is on the horizon. That is the message from POET... Read more >>

Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency

Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency - 06/22/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S Read more >>

POET Sends Out Harvest Payments (6/22/2010)

POET Sends Out Harvest Payments (6/22/2010) - 06/22/10
From Emmetsburg Democrat Read more >>

ASABE 2010 International Meeting (David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Penn.)

ASABE 2010 International Meeting (David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Penn.) - 06/20/10
<b>Event Date(s): 6/20/2010 - 6/23/2010</b><br/>The ethanol industry is changing not only the energy landscape of the nation, but the agricultural landscape as well as farmers... Read more >>

EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study; August 12 Meeting to be Held in Binghamton, N.Y.

EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study; August 12 Meeting to be Held in Binghamton, N.Y. - 06/18/10
(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on the proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential... Read more >>

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan to Move Forward on Agency Priorities: Draft plan will help advance Administrator Jacksons seven priorities

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan to Move Forward on Agency Priorities: Draft plan will help advance Administrator Jackson's seven priorities - 06/18/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its draft FY 2011-2015 strategic plan, which helps advance Administrator Lisa P. Jackson's priorities and the... Read more >>

POET to discuss the future of ethanol, what it means for farming (6/18/2010)

POET to discuss the future of ethanol, what it means for farming (6/18/2010) - 06/18/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>The ethanol industry is changing not only the energy landscape of the nation, but the agricultural landscape as well as farmers realize the potential of... Read more >>

Needham, Mass. Church is 1st in New England to Receive Energy Star Label

Needham, Mass. Church is 1st in New England to Receive Energy Star Label - 06/16/10
(Boston, Mass. - June 16, 2010) - First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist is the first house of worship in New England to receive an EPA Energy Star label, an energy efficiency standard that... Read more >>

Needham, Mass. Church is 1st in New England to Receive Energy Star Label // Free Webinar Available June 17 for New England Congregations

Needham, Mass. Church is 1st in New England to Receive Energy Star Label // Free Webinar Available June 17 for New England Congregations - 06/16/10
(Boston, Mass. - June 16, 2010) - First Parish in Needham Unitarian Universalist is the first house of worship in New England to receive an EPA Energy Star label, an energy efficiency standard that... Read more >>

TODAY: Advisory Group Releases Report on Addressing Environmental Challenges Along the U.S. - Mexico Border

TODAY: Advisory Group Releases Report on Addressing Environmental Challenges Along the U.S. - Mexico Border - 06/16/10
WASHINGTON - The Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB), an independent presidential advisory committee to the U.S Read more >>

EPA Honors Three Universities for Significant Energy Savings

EPA Honors Three Universities for Significant Energy Savings - 06/15/10
WASHINGTON- The U.S Read more >>

New Press Release (6/15/2010)

New Press Release (6/15/2010) - 06/15/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/> Read more >>

POET cellulosic ethanol cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 111 percent over gasoline (6/15/2010)

POET cellulosic ethanol cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 111 percent over gasoline (6/15/2010) - 06/15/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/><p><a href="http://poet.com/media/LCA-exec-summary.pdf">Air Improvement Resource, Inc. lifecycle analysis of Project... Read more >>

POET CEO wins ethanol "High Octane Award" (6/15/2010)

POET CEO wins ethanol "High Octane Award" (6/15/2010) - 06/15/10
Corporate News & Announcements<br/><br/><img src="http://poet.com/media/HighOctane.jpg" width="320" style="width:320px;height:auto;display:block;"... Read more >>

Press Conference: life cycle analysis for Project LIBERTY (2010 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, Room 260, Americas Center, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101-1275)

Press Conference: life cycle analysis for Project LIBERTY (2010 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, Room 260, America's Center, 701 Convention Plaza,... - 06/15/10
<b>Event Date(s): 6/15/2010</b><br/>Cellulosic ethanol from POET's Project LIBERTY will provide a significant emissions reduction over gasoline and help expand our clean fuel... Read more >>

Biofuels booming in S.D., but still room to grow (6/13/2010)

Biofuels booming in S.D., but still room to grow (6/13/2010) - 06/13/10
from Argus Leader Read more >>

U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program Connects Building Design and Operation as Nations Best in Energy-Efficient Building Designs Announced at American Institute of Architects Convention

U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Program Connects Building Design and Operation as Nation's Best in Energy-Efficient Building Designs Announced at American... - 06/09/10
(MIAMI - June 10, 2010) Today at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Miami, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR program announced that 84 commercial... Read more >>

EPA Offers Cooling Tips for Every Budget this Summer

EPA Offers Cooling Tips for Every Budget this Summer - 06/08/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star program offers low to no-cost energy-efficient cooling tips to beat the heat Read more >>

EPA Announces Data Centers Can Now Earn Energy Star Label

EPA Announces Data Centers Can Now Earn Energy Star Label - 06/07/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that stand-alone data centers and buildings that house large data centers can now earn the Energy Star label Read more >>

Poet LLC aims to turn cobs into gobs of money (6/3/2010)

Poet LLC aims to turn cobs into gobs of money (6/3/2010) - 06/03/10
from Medill Reports Read more >>

Four Rhode Island Communities to Share Nearly $500,000 Climate Showcase Communities Grant from EPA

Four Rhode Island Communities to Share Nearly $500,000 Climate Showcase Communities Grant from EPA - 06/02/10
(Boston, Mass. - June 2, 2010) - Four Rhode Island communities, Warwick, North Providence, East Greenwich and South Kingstown, have partnered to receive a $497,492 EPA grant to reduce energy... Read more >>

Puget Sound Energy receives EPAs Clean Air Excellence Award for its Air Quality Environmental Education Program

Puget Sound Energy receives EPA's Clean Air Excellence Award for its Air Quality Environmental Education Program - 06/01/10
(Seattle - June 1, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency presented its 10th annual Clean Air Excellence Awards for 2009 honoring 14 organizations and one individual for reducing pollution,... Read more >>

EPA Encourages Ways to Travel Green by Checking into an Energy Star Labeled Hotel

EPA Encourages Ways to Travel Green by Checking into an Energy Star Labeled Hotel - 05/27/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging people to travel green while on the road this summer, and choosing hotels that have earned EPA's Energy Star is a great... Read more >>

Sino-US Advanced Biofuels Forum (Shangri-Las Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing)

Sino-US Advanced Biofuels Forum (Shangri-La's Kerry Centre Hotel, Beijing) - 05/27/10
<b>Event Date(s): 5/27/2010</b><br/>POET Senior Vice President of Science and Technology Mark Stowers will detail breakthroughs in cellulosic ethanol technology at the Sino-US... Read more >>

Alabama Supports Sustainable Manufacturing Through Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Initiative

Alabama Supports Sustainable Manufacturing Through Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Initiative - 05/26/10
(ATLANTA - May 26, 2010) - Today, E3: Economy, Energy and the Environment partners, U.S Read more >>

Magellan Pipeline Company to Pay $46,200 Penalty for Iowa Oil Spill and Facility Response Plan Issue at Valley Center, Kan.

Magellan Pipeline Company to Pay $46,200 Penalty for Iowa Oil Spill and Facility Response Plan Issue at Valley Center, Kan. - 05/25/10
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POET to outline tech advances at Beijing conference (5/20/2010)

POET to outline tech advances at Beijing conference (5/20/2010) - 05/20/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>POET Senior Vice President of Science and Technology Mark Stowers will detail breakthroughs in cellulosic ethanol technology at the Sino-US Advanced... Read more >>

Administrator Jackson to Present 2009 Presidents Environmental Youth Awards

Administrator Jackson to Present 2009 President's Environmental Youth Awards - 05/19/10
WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P Read more >>

After the clean-up: Pipestone wood provides green energy for ethanol production in Chancellor, S.D. (5/19/2010)

After the clean-up: Pipestone wood provides green energy for ethanol production in Chancellor, S.D. (5/19/2010) - 05/19/10
from Pipestone County Star Read more >>

EPA Recognizes Students From Across the Country for Contributions Toward a Healthier Environment

EPA Recognizes Students From Across the Country for Contributions Toward a Healthier Environment - 05/19/10
WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson recognized young people from across the country at the 2009 President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) ceremony today Read more >>

Next-Generation Biofuels: Near-Term Challenges and Implications for Agriculture (5/19/2010)

Next-Generation Biofuels: Near-Term Challenges and Implications for Agriculture (5/19/2010) - 05/19/10
from USDA's Amber Waves June issue Read more >>

EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in the U.S. Virgin Islands

EPA Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by Recognizing Environmental Achievers in the U.S. Virgin Islands - 05/18/10
(USVI) For three people and organizations from the U.S. Virgin Islands, the spirit of Earth Day has not diminished in the 40 years since it was first celebrated Read more >>

POET outlines renewable fuel future in testimony to House Agriculture Committee (5/18/2010)

POET outlines renewable fuel future in testimony to House Agriculture Committee (5/18/2010) - 05/18/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/><p><a href="http://poet.com/media/POET-oral-testimony-Weishaar.pdf">Scott Weishaar - oral testimony to the House Agriculture... Read more >>

POET plants receive railroad safety awards (5/17/2010)

POET plants receive railroad safety awards (5/17/2010) - 05/17/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/>Nineteen POET ethanol plants have been recognized for outstanding safety in transporting products by Norfolk Southern and Canadian National... Read more >>

POET to testify before House Agriculture Committee (5/14/2010)

POET to testify before House Agriculture Committee (5/14/2010) - 05/14/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/>POET Vice President of Commercial Development Scott Weishaar will detail how bold policy decisions have made ethanol a threat to fossil fuel dominance and... Read more >>

"Ask POET" video series offers company expertise to answer a variety of ethanol questions (5/13/2010)

"Ask POET" video series offers company expertise to answer a variety of ethanol questions (5/13/2010) - 05/13/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.poet.com/discovery/askpoet/index.asp">Ask POET</a><br/><small>Episodes 1 and 2 of "Ask... Read more >>

Dont blame ethanol for rising meat prices (5/10/2010)

Don't blame ethanol for rising meat prices (5/10/2010) - 05/10/10
from The Columbus Dispatch Read more >>

Owner of Corn Ethanol Plant in Holt County, Mo., Agrees to Pay $79,367 to Settle Alleged Violations of Federal Clean Air Act

Owner of Corn Ethanol Plant in Holt County, Mo., Agrees to Pay $79,367 to Settle Alleged Violations of Federal Clean Air Act - 05/10/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., May 10, 2010) - The owner and operator of a corn ethanol production facility in Holt County, Mo., has agreed to pay a $79,367 civil... Read more >>

EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Revising Standards for New Residential Wood Heaters

EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Revising Standards for New Residential Wood Heaters - 05/04/10
WASHINGTON -- The U.S Read more >>

EPA Strengthens Requirements for Energy Star Labeled TVs

EPA Strengthens Requirements for Energy Star Labeled TVs - 05/03/10
WASHINGTON - It just got harder for a TV to earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star. Starting May 1, 2010, TVs that carry the government's Energy Star label are, on average, 40... Read more >>

Administrator Jackson Tours Areas Potentially Impacted by BP Spill

Administrator Jackson Tours Areas Potentially Impacted by BP Spill - 04/30/10
WASHINGTON - EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is touring areas in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana that could be impacted by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. Today,... Read more >>

EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill / EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill

EPA Establishes Web site on BP Oil Spill / EPA launches site to inform the public about health, environmental impacts of spill - 04/30/10
WASHINGTON - As part of the ongoing federal response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, EPA today established a website to inform the public about the spill's impact on the environment and... Read more >>

Obama Pays Visit to Worlds Largest Ethanol Producer (4/30/2010)

Obama Pays Visit to World's Largest Ethanol Producer (4/30/2010) - 04/30/10
from Market to Market - Iowa Public Television Read more >>

POET, students plant 2,750 trees to celebrate Arbor Day (4/30/2010)

POET, students plant 2,750 trees to celebrate Arbor Day (4/30/2010) - 04/30/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/>POET team members joined fifth graders in communities across the Midwest and planted 2,750 trees today in celebration of Arbor Day in a company-wide effort... Read more >>

Plain Green Conference and Marketplace (Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls, S.D.)

Plain Green Conference and Marketplace (Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Falls, S.D.) - 04/29/10
<b>Event Date(s): 4/29/2010</b><br/>POET will address the future of renewable energy and environmental communications during the The Plain Green Conference and Marketplace taking... Read more >>

Crystal River Elementary School (Carbondale, Colo.) selected as contestant in EPA National Building Competition

Crystal River Elementary School (Carbondale, Colo.) selected as contestant in EPA National Building Competition - 04/28/10
Will compete to "work off the waste" with help from ENERGY STAR program (Denver, Colorado - April 28, 2010) Crystal River Elementary School, part of the Roaring Fork School District in Garfield... Read more >>

Obama tours, praises ethanol plant (4/28/2010)

Obama tours, praises ethanol plant (4/28/2010) - 04/28/10
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Obama visits POET ethanol plant (4/28/2010)

Obama visits POET ethanol plant (4/28/2010) - 04/28/10
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Obama: Ethanol key to "clean energy future" (4/28/2010)

Obama: Ethanol key to "clean energy future" (4/28/2010) - 04/28/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-barack-obama-poet-biorefining-macon-missouri">Remarks of... Read more >>

President Barack Obama visit (POET Biorefining - Macon)

President Barack Obama visit (POET Biorefining - Macon) - 04/28/10
<b>Event Date(s): 4/28/2010</b><br/>President Barack Obama will visit POET Biorefining -- Macon, Mo. on Wednesday, April 28, as part of his "White House to Main Street... Read more >>

Three Buildings in the Southeast Selected as Contestant in EPA National Building Competition

Three Buildings in the Southeast Selected as Contestant in EPA National Building Competition - 04/28/10
Will Compete to "Work Off the Waste" with Help from ENERGY STAR Program (ATLANTA - April 28, 2010) Three buildings in the southeast have been selected to participate in the U.S Read more >>

Ethanol producer gets national attention, presidential visit (4/27/2010)

Ethanol producer gets national attention, presidential visit (4/27/2010) - 04/27/10
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POET to discuss green energy, green communication (4/27/2010)

POET to discuss green energy, green communication (4/27/2010) - 04/27/10
Conferences & Events<br/><br/>POET will address the future of renewable energy and environmental communications during the The Plain Green Conference and Marketplace taking place this... Read more >>

President Barack Obama to visit POET plant (4/26/2010)

President Barack Obama to visit POET plant (4/26/2010) - 04/26/10
General Press Releases<br/><br/>President Barack Obama will visit POET Biorefining -- Macon, Mo. on Wednesday, April 28, as part of his "White House to Main Street Tour" through... Read more >>

Young poets in the making (4/23/2010)

Young poets in the making (4/23/2010) - 04/23/10
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April 24 and 25: EPA Celebrates 40th Earth Day with Events on the National Mall

April 24 and 25: EPA Celebrates 40th Earth Day with Events on the National Mall - 04/22/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold free events for the public on the National Mall this weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The events will... Read more >>

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day by Pushing Its Green Commitment Higher -- Zoo and EPA Work Together on Sustainability

Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Earth Day by Pushing Its Green Commitment Higher -- Zoo and EPA Work Together on Sustainability - 04/22/10
PHILADELPHIA (April 22, 2010) - At a signing ceremony today, the Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, joined EPA's Sustainability Partnership, a voluntary program that helps organizations reach... Read more >>

EPA Signs an Agreement with North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System to Improve Environmental Sustainability of 12 Hospitals

EPA Signs an Agreement with North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System to Improve Environmental Sustainability of 12 Hospitals - 04/21/10
(New York, N.Y.) The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System will incorporate a number of environmentally-sound practices into daily operations at the 12 hospitals it manages across Long Island... Read more >>

POET announces plans for 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol in 2022 (4/21/2010)

POET announces plans for 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol in 2022 (4/21/2010) - 04/21/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic Ethanol<br/><br/>POET plans to have a hand in producing 3.5 billion gallons of cellulosic ethanol per year by 2022, POET CEO Jeff Broin said today at the... Read more >>

POET to announce Project LIBERTY progress, hurdles to commercialization of cellulosic ethanol (National Press Club: Bloomberg Room, 13th floor, National Press Building, 529 14th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.)

POET to announce Project LIBERTY progress, hurdles to commercialization of cellulosic ethanol (National Press Club: Bloomberg Room, 13th floor,... - 04/21/10
<b>Event Date(s): 4/21/2010</b><br/>A Department of Energy review confirms POET is on track to commercialize cellulosic ethanol, but the project's success and the near-term... Read more >>

54 Universities Compete in EPAs Green Power Challenge

54 Universities Compete in EPA's Green Power Challenge - 04/19/10
WASHINGTON -- For the fourth year in a row, the University of Pennsylvania has emerged as the top individual school in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) 2009-2010 College and... Read more >>

POET Careers: Operator (Corning, IA)

POET Careers: Operator (Corning, IA) - 04/19/10
<b>SUMMARY</b><br/><br/>Operators are responsible for operating all the processes within the plant and the computer control system for the plant. They are accountable for... Read more >>

POET plants receive railroad safety award (4/19/2010)

POET plants receive railroad safety award (4/19/2010) - 04/19/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/>Five POET ethanol plants have been recognized for chemical transportation safety, receiving the Union Pacific Railroad's 14th annual Pinnacle... Read more >>

POET Careers: Accountant - FRx Reporting (Corporate Office)

POET Careers: Accountant - FRx Reporting (Corporate Office) - 04/16/10
<b>SUMMARY</b><br/><br/>Operators are responsible for operating all the processes within the plant and the computer control system for the plant. They are accountable for... Read more >>

POET Careers: Corporate Counsel (Corporate Office)

POET Careers: Corporate Counsel (Corporate Office) - 04/16/10
This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD. Read more >>

POET Careers: Mechanical Technician (POET Design & Construction)

POET Careers: Mechanical Technician (POET Design & Construction) - 04/16/10
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for completing or managing a variety of mechanical and technical issues within assigned projects. This includes but is not limited to installing the... Read more >>

POET Careers: Vice President of Strategic Capital (Corporate Office)

POET Careers: Vice President of Strategic Capital (Corporate Office) - 04/16/10
This position is located in SIoux Falls, SD. Read more >>

Site Owner Agrees To Pay For Cleanup of New Jersey Superfund Site

Site Owner Agrees To Pay For Cleanup of New Jersey Superfund Site - 04/15/10
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Arizona Public Service Partners with EPA to Save the Environment and Money

Arizona Public Service Partners with EPA to Save the Environment and Money - 04/14/10
SAN FRANCISCO- Each year Americans dispose of roughly nine million refrigerators and freezers that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which deplete the ozone layer and contribute to climate change.... Read more >>

U.S. EPA, DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program

U.S. EPA, DOE Announce Changes to Bolster Energy Star Program - 04/14/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today jointly announced changes to the Energy Star product certification process to ensure that only products... Read more >>

POET launches national television ad campaign (4/12/2010)

POET launches national television ad campaign (4/12/2010) - 04/12/10
Corporate News & Announcements<br/><br/>POET launched a national advertising campaign today aimed at highlighting the hard work done by Americans to wean our nation off foreign oil... Read more >>

For ethanol producer Poet LLC, reinvestment sparks creativity (4/9/2010)

For ethanol producer Poet LLC, reinvestment sparks creativity (4/9/2010) - 04/09/10
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POET Careers: Operator (Groton, SD)

POET Careers: Operator (Groton, SD) - 04/09/10
<b>SUMMARY</b><br/><br/>Operators are responsible for operating all the processes within the plant and the computer control system for the plant. They are accountable for... Read more >>

POET Careers: Director of Public Policy (Corporate Office)

POET Careers: Director of Public Policy (Corporate Office) - 04/08/10
This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD. Read more >>

POET Careers: Intern - Communications (Corporate Office)

POET Careers: Intern - Communications (Corporate Office) - 04/08/10
This internship is located in Sioux Falls, SD. Read more >>

POET Careers: Merchandising Assistant (POET Nutrition)

POET Careers: Merchandising Assistant (POET Nutrition) - 04/08/10
This position is located in Sioux Falls, SD. Read more >>

Colorado ranks second in nation in energy-efficient schools

Colorado ranks second in nation in energy-efficient schools - 04/07/10
116 schools, from Kiowa to Grand Junction, join EPA's Energy Star Class of 2009 (Denver, Colorado -- April 7, 2010) The U.S Read more >>

U.S. EPA, UC Riverside, to engage students in agencys green agenda through a new partnership

U.S. EPA, UC Riverside, to engage students in agency's green agenda through a new partnership - 04/06/10
(04/06/10) LOS ANGELES - The U.S Read more >>

$66,890 Awarded to Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative LLC, of Rolla, Mo., to Study Energy Systems in Homes

$66,890 Awarded to Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative LLC, of Rolla, Mo., to Study Energy Systems in Homes - 04/05/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 5, 2010) - EPA has awarded a $66,890 grant to Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative LLC, of Rolla, Mo., to study energy and cost... Read more >>

$69,971 Awarded to AlburtyLab, Inc., of Drexel, Mo., to Improve Drinking Water Monitoring Technology

$69,971 Awarded to AlburtyLab, Inc., of Drexel, Mo., to Improve Drinking Water Monitoring Technology - 04/05/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., April 5, 2010) - EPA has awarded $69,971 to AlburtyLab, Inc., of Drexel, Mo., to develop new technologies for improved drinking water... Read more >>

EPA awards $140,000 for technology development to small businesses in Bozeman, Missoula

EPA awards $140,000 for technology development to small businesses in Bozeman, Missoula - 04/05/10
Grants will advance cutting-edge greenhouse gas reduction technologies (Denver, Colo. - April 5, 2010) The U.S Read more >>

EPA awards $210,000 for technology development to Wheat Ridge, Boulder small businesses

EPA awards $210,000 for technology development to Wheat Ridge, Boulder small businesses - 04/05/10
Grants will advance cutting-edge biodiesel and air quality technologies (Denver, Colo. - April 5, 2010) The U.S Read more >>

POET CEO outlines ethanols future at Fortune "Brainstorm Green" conference (4/5/2010)

POET CEO outlines ethanol's future at Fortune "Brainstorm Green" conference (4/5/2010) - 04/05/10
Corporate News & Announcements<br/><br/>POET CEO Jeff Broin will outline ethanol's role in the current and future energy environment at the Fortune "Brainstorm Green"... Read more >>

Delaware Developer is Tops in Energy Efficiency

Delaware Developer is Tops in Energy Efficiency - 03/31/10
PHILADELPHIA (March 31, 2010) - In a ceremony today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S Read more >>

EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company

EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company - 03/31/10
(New York, N.Y.) Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., New Jersey's largest real estate development company, has signed an agreement with the U.S Read more >>

Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings

Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings - 03/31/10
List shows continued growth in saving money and energy (3/24/10 San Francisco) US EPA released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings that earned... Read more >>

EPA awards City and County of Honolulu $499,000 grant, two Energy Star building awards

EPA awards City and County of Honolulu $499,000 grant, two Energy Star building awards - 03/29/10
(03/30/10) HONOLULU - At a ceremony today at Mayor Mufi Hannemann's office, U.S Read more >>

Boston and New England Buildings Receive Energy Star Recognition

Boston and New England Buildings Receive Energy Star Recognition - 03/24/10
(Boston, Mass. - March 24, 2010) - Boston and New England businesses are again being recognized by EPA's Energy Star program for their commitment to save energy and money through energy efficiency Read more >>

Cellulosic ethanol is moving closer to reality (3/24/2010)

Cellulosic ethanol is moving closer to reality (3/24/2010) - 03/24/10
from Farm and Ranch Guide Read more >>

Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings

Five EPA Region 9 Metro Area Cities Rank Among Top 25 in Nation for Most Energy Efficient Buildings - 03/24/10
SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings that earned EPA's Energy Star in 2009 Read more >>

Poet hosts Ohios Governor Thursday (3/24/2010)

Poet hosts Ohio's Governor Thursday (3/24/2010) - 03/24/10
from Putnam County Sentinel Read more >>

Atlanta Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings

Atlanta Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings - 03/23/10
(ATLANTA - March 23, 2010) The city of Atlanta has the ninth most Energy Star buildings - structures that use approximately one-third less energy - in the U.S., with 102 buildings completed as of 2009 Read more >>

Charlotte Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings

Charlotte Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings - 03/23/10
(ATLANTA - March 23, 2010) The city of Charlotte has the twenty-second most Energy Star buildings - structures that use approximately one-third less energy - in the U.S., with 44 buildings completed... Read more >>

Denver ranks 4th in U.S. in energy-efficient buildings

Denver ranks 4th in U.S. in energy-efficient buildings - 03/23/10
136 metro-area Energy Star buildings save money and energy (Denver, Colorado - March 23, 2010) The Denver area ranks 4th in the nation on a list of metropolitan areas with the largest number of... Read more >>

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings

Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings - 03/23/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., March 23, 2010) - The Des Moines-West Des Moines, Iowa, metropolitan area is tied for 24th on a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the... Read more >>

Lakeland Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings

Lakeland Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings - 03/23/10
(ATLANTA - March 23, 2010) The city of Lakeland has the seventh most Energy Star buildings - structures that use approximately one-third less energy - in the U.S., with 120 buildings completed as of... Read more >>

Louisville Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings

Louisville Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings - 03/23/10
(ATLANTA - March 23, 2010) The city of Louisville has the twenty-fifth most Energy Star buildings - structures that use approximately one-third less energy - in the U.S., with 35 buildings completed... Read more >>

Miami Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings

Miami Ranks in Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings - 03/23/10
(ATLANTA - March 23, 2010) The city of Miami has the nineteenth most Energy Star buildings - structures that use approximately one-third less energy - in the U.S., with 54 buildings completed as of... Read more >>

Portland Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings

Portland Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings - 03/23/10
(Portland, Ore.--March 23, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released a list of the metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings to garner the EPA... Read more >>

Seattle Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings

Seattle Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficient Buildings - 03/23/10
(Seattle--March 23, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released a list of the metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings to garner the EPA Energy Star... Read more >>

EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings: List shows continued growth in saving money and energy

EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings: List shows continued growth in saving money and energy - 03/22/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings that earned EPA's Energy Star in 2009 Read more >>

Poet looks to cobs for future growth (3/20/2010)

Poet looks to cobs for future growth (3/20/2010) - 03/20/10
from Sioux Falls Business Journal Read more >>

EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency

EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency - 03/19/10
PHILADELPHIA (March 19, 2010) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring a select group of manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, home builders and... Read more >>

EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star

EPA, DOE Announce New Steps to Strengthen Energy Star - 03/19/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today outlined a series of steps to further strengthen the trusted Energy Star program Read more >>

Governor stops by Leipsic POET plant (3/19/2010)

Governor stops by Leipsic POET plant (3/19/2010) - 03/19/10
from Findlay Courier Read more >>

EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency: Winners save energy and money through Energy Star program

EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency: Winners save energy and money through Energy Star program - 03/18/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring a select group of manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, home builders and other... Read more >>

Texas Pipeline Company Agrees to Pay Civil Penalty to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations

Texas Pipeline Company Agrees to Pay Civil Penalty to Resolve Clean Water Act Violations - 03/18/10
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Building the worlds longest ethanol pipeline (3/12/2010)

Building the world's longest ethanol pipeline (3/12/2010) - 03/11/10
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Coming Soon: EPAs 48-Hour Burn Wise Video Contest
Help protect your community from wood smoke pollution

Coming Soon: EPA's 48-Hour Burn Wise Video Contest Help protect your community from wood smoke pollution - 03/11/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest for professional and amateur filmmakers on Burn Wise, the agency's campaign to help citizens reduce pollution from... Read more >>

Poets next big idea: Cut water use 22 percent (3/12/2010)

Poet's next big idea: Cut water use 22 percent (3/12/2010) - 03/11/10
From the Argus Leader Read more >>

Students to help West Chester businesses
save energy, money and cut pollution

Students to help West Chester businesses save energy, money and cut pollution - 03/11/10
PHILADELPHIA (March 11, 2010) In a ceremony today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $149,992 grant to the West Chester Area School District for a project to help local businesses... Read more >>

Cellulosic Ethanols Time May Finally Have Come (3/11/2010)

Cellulosic Ethanol's Time May Finally Have Come (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
from BNET Read more >>

POET plans to cut water use to 2.33 gallons per gallon of ethanol in five years (3/11/2010)

POET plans to cut water use to 2.33 gallons per gallon of ethanol in five years (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
Corporate News & AnnouncementsPOET plans to decrease water use in the production of ethanol by 22 percent over the next five years in the first goal of its sustainability iniative, Ingreenuity.... Read more >>

Technology at POET Biorefining Caro saves 118,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010)

Technology at POET Biorefining Caro saves 118,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
Plant News & AnnouncementsPOET Biorefining Caro (Mich.) has eliminated wastewater discharge since installing POETs proprietary Total Water Recovery system.By filtering and recycling water used... Read more >>

Technology at POET Biorefining Hudson saves 108,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010)

Technology at POET Biorefining Hudson saves 108,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
Plant News & AnnouncementsPOET Biorefining Hudson (S.D.) has eliminated wastewater discharge since installing POETs proprietary Total Water Recovery system in February this year.By filtering and... Read more >>

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Caro saves 118,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010)

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Caro saves 118,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/>POET Biorefining -- Caro (Mich.) has eliminated wastewater discharge since installing POET's proprietary Total Water Recovery... Read more >>

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Hudson saves 108,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010)

Technology at POET Biorefining -- Hudson saves 108,000 gallons of water per day (3/11/2010) - 03/10/10
Plant News & Announcements<br/><br/>POET Biorefining -- Hudson (S.D.) has eliminated wastewater discharge since installing POET's proprietary Total Water Recovery system in February... Read more >>

Biomass Ethanol on the Horizon (3/9/2010)

Biomass Ethanol on the Horizon (3/9/2010) - 03/08/10
from KFYR-TV (Bismark, N.D.) Read more >>

City of Springfield, Mass. Receives Nearly $500,000 in Climate Showcase Community Grant Money

City of Springfield, Mass. Receives Nearly $500,000 in Climate Showcase Community Grant Money - 03/08/10
(Boston - March 8, 2010) Today EPA awarded the City of Springfield, Mass. a $491,067 Climate Showcase Community grant for projects that will combat climate change. The funds will help Springfield... Read more >>

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club - 03/08/10
WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson discussed the agency's seven key priorities and the strong connection between environmental protection and economic... Read more >>

TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPAs accomplishments and proposals for 2010

TODAY: EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA's accomplishments and proposals for 2010 - 03/08/10
WASHINGTON - TODAY, Monday, March 8, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will speak at the National Press Club Read more >>

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Speaks at National Press Club - 03/07/10
WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson discussed the agency's seven key priorities and the strong connection between environmental protection and economic... Read more >>

Corn biomass pioneer represented on California advisory panel (3/5/2010)

Corn biomass pioneer represented on California advisory panel (3/5/2010) - 03/04/10
from Farm Week Now Read more >>

EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPAs accomplishments and proposals for 2010

EPA Administrator Jackson to Address the National Press Club / Jackson to discuss EPA's accomplishments and proposals for 2010 - 03/01/10
WASHINGTON - On Monday, March 8, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will speak at the National Press Club Read more >>

Alternative Energy Conference (Sheldon, Iowa)

Alternative Energy Conference (Sheldon, Iowa) - 02/22/10
2/23/2010Project LIBERTY Director Jim Sturdevant will outline progress and upcoming work for POETs effort to commercialize cellulosic ethanol.Sturdevant will take part in the Alternative Energy... Read more >>

POET executive appointed to California Air Resources Board expert panel (2/22/2010)

POET executive appointed to California Air Resources Board expert panel (2/22/2010) - 02/21/10
General Press ReleasesPOET Senior Vice President of Science and Technology Mark Stowers has been appointed to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) expert workgroup to help better assess the true... Read more >>

Lawmaker Supports Missouri Businesses (2/18/2010)

Lawmaker Supports Missouri Businesses (2/18/2010) - 02/17/10
from KOMU - TV (Missouri) Read more >>

One Year Later, EPA-Funded Recovery Act Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Visits Renewable Energy Installations in Syracuse

One Year Later, EPA-Funded Recovery Act Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Assistant Administrator for Water... - 02/17/10
(New York, N.Y.) One year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and over the last year, projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have... Read more >>

2010 Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook (Spencer, Iowa)

2010 Northwest Iowa Ag Outlook (Spencer, Iowa) - 02/15/10
2/16/2010Project LIBERTY Director Jim Sturdevant will outline progress and upcoming work for POETs effort to commercialize cellulosic ethanol.Sturdevant will speak at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at the... Read more >>

As Anniversary of Recovery Act Nears, EPA-Funded Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Regional Administrator, DEC Commissioner Visit Cleanup Project in Albany

As Anniversary of Recovery Act Nears, EPA-Funded Projects Yielding Cleaner Air, Water and Land Across New York State; EPA Regional Administrator, DEC... - 02/12/10
(New York, N.Y.) As the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act nears, projects funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are yielding cleaner air, water and... Read more >>

Poet leader to speak at area conferences (2/12/2010)

Poet leader to speak at area conferences (2/12/2010) - 02/11/10
from Sioux City Journal Read more >>

Project LIBERTY director to give update of POETs cellulosic work (2/12/2010)

Project LIBERTY director to give update of POETs cellulosic work (2/12/2010) - 02/11/10
Conferences & EventsProject LIBERTY Director Jim Sturdevant will outline progress and upcoming work for POETs effort to commercialize cellulosic ethanol at two Iowa events in coming... Read more >>

POET to outline cellulosic ethanol plans at London conference (London)

POET to outline cellulosic ethanol plans at London conference (London) - 02/10/10
2/11/2010POET Senior Vice President of Science and Technology Mark Stowers will outline POETs process for commercialization of cellulosic ethanol and a vision for the future of ethanol this week at... Read more >>

POET, Magellan say project hinges on DOE loan guarantees (2/11/2010)

POET, Magellan say project hinges on DOE loan guarantees (2/11/2010) - 02/10/10
from Recharge Read more >>

Kansas School Districts Receive National "Energy Star Leader" Honors for Energy Efficiency

Kansas School Districts Receive National "Energy Star Leader" Honors for Energy Efficiency - 02/09/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 9, 2010) - School districts in Bonner Springs and Arkansas City in Kansas have been named Energy Star Leaders by the U.S.... Read more >>

POET VP to discuss how co-products can expand options for ethanol producers (San Diego, Calif.)

POET VP to discuss how co-products can expand options for ethanol producers (San Diego, Calif.) - 02/09/10
2/10/2010New ethanol co-products can help ethanol plants become true biorefineries, unlocking the additional potential of each kernel of corn.  POET Vice President of Commercial Development... Read more >>

Corn Ethanol Gets Obamas Support (2/9/2010)

Corn Ethanol Gets Obama's Support (2/9/2010) - 02/08/10
from Forbes.com Read more >>

POET to outline cellulosic ethanol plans at London conference (2/9/2010)

POET to outline cellulosic ethanol plans at London conference (2/9/2010) - 02/08/10
Conferences & EventsPOET Senior Vice President of Science and Technology Mark Stowers will outline POETs process for commercialization of cellulosic ethanol and a vision for the future of ethanol... Read more >>

POET: Ethanol plants can be biorefineries (2/8/2010)

POET: Ethanol plants can be biorefineries (2/8/2010) - 02/07/10
Conferences & EventsNew ethanol co-products can help ethanol plants become true biorefineries, unlocking the additional potential of each kernel of corn.  POET Vice President of... Read more >>

CONFERENCE CALL: Top Administration Officials to Discuss Energy Announcements

CONFERENCE CALL: Top Administration Officials to Discuss Energy Announcements - 02/03/10
WASHINGTON -- Today at 3:00 p.m. - following a meeting with President Obama, Vice President Biden, and a bipartisan group of governors from across the country - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar,... Read more >>

EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States

EPA and DOE Join States to Speed Energy Efficiency Progress in the United States - 02/02/10
WASHINGTON - As part of the Obama Administration's commitment to increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy... Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Leaders Quadruple Energy Savings In One Year

EPA's Energy Star Leaders Quadruple Energy Savings In One Year - 02/02/10
WASHINGTON - In 2009, EPA's Energy Star Leaders prevented the equivalent of more than 220,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide and saved more than $48 million across their commercial building portfolios Read more >>

EPAs Budget Proposal Seeks Efficiencies, Increased Environmental Protection: Budget proposal aligned with Administrator Jacksons key priorities

EPA's Budget Proposal Seeks Efficiencies, Increased Environmental Protection: Budget proposal aligned with Administrator Jackson's key priorities - 02/01/10
WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration today proposed a budget of $10 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Read more >>

POET CEO to outline ethanol impact at Retech 2010 (2/2/2010)

POET CEO to outline ethanol impact at Retech 2010 (2/2/2010) - 02/01/10
Conferences & EventsEthanol limits oil imports and makes our environment cleaner, but its positive impact in the future will be many times what it is today thanks to more efficient production... Read more >>

TODAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPAs FY 2011 Budget

TODAY: Press Conference Call with Administrator Jackson to Discuss EPA's FY 2011 Budget - 02/01/10
WASHINGTON - Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold a press conference call to discuss the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Fiscal Year 2011 budget today at 2 p.m. EST. Due to limited... Read more >>

POET to discuss cob harvesting at KGLO Ag Expo (Mason City, Iowa)

POET to discuss cob harvesting at KGLO Ag Expo (Mason City, Iowa) - 01/28/10
1/29/2010In the near future, cellulosic ethanol will be produced across the Midwest, and farmers everywhere should start thinking about corn cobs as an additional revenue crop.POET Biomass Director... Read more >>

EPA Announces Eyes on Drilling Tipline

EPA Announces "Eyes on Drilling" Tipline - 01/27/10
PHILADELPHIA (January 26, 2010) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the creation of the "Eyes on Drilling" tipline for citizens to report non-emergency suspicious activity... Read more >>

Area ethanol plant cuts water use (1/27/2010)

Area ethanol plant cuts water use (1/27/2010) - 01/26/10
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Green Power Usage Edged Higher in 2009 among EPA Partners

Green Power Usage Edged Higher in 2009 among EPA Partners - 01/25/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's top 10 Green Power Partners increased their voluntary green power commitments by more than 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2009, while 300... Read more >>

Iowa approves final grant award for cellulosic project (1/26/2010)

Iowa approves final grant award for cellulosic project (1/26/2010) - 01/25/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolThe Iowa Department of Economic Development on Thursday approved an agreement for the final $5.25 million in financial assistance to POETs Project LIBERTY, a... Read more >>

Lake Travis ISD Makes List of Top Green Power Purchasers

Lake Travis ISD Makes List of Top Green Power Purchasers - 01/25/10
(Dallas, Texas - January 25, 2010) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that for the first time Lake Travis Independent School District, Austin, Texas, appears on EPA's Top 20... Read more >>

POET to discuss cob harvesting at KGLO Ag Expo (1/26/2010)

POET to discuss cob harvesting at KGLO Ag Expo (1/26/2010) - 01/25/10
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolIn the near future, cellulosic ethanol will be produced across the Midwest, and farmers everywhere should start thinking about corn cobs as an additional revenue... Read more >>

Win-win landfill gas project offsets ethanol plants energy use, earns city $1M a year (1/25/2010)

Win-win landfill gas project offsets ethanol plant's energy use, earns city $1M a year (1/25/2010) - 01/24/10
from Associated Press Read more >>

Ethanol Pipeline Coming to a City Near You? (1/20/2010)

Ethanol Pipeline Coming to a City Near You? (1/20/2010) - 01/19/10
from Renewable Energy World Read more >>

Food Processing Plants Increase Energy Efficiency, Earn EPAs Energy Star

Food Processing Plants Increase Energy Efficiency, Earn EPA's Energy Star - 01/19/10
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing the first three frozen fried potato processing plants to earn the Energy Star for superior energy performance Read more >>

Water use continues to fall at POET plants (1/20/2010)

Water use continues to fall at POET plants (1/20/2010) - 01/19/10
Plant News & AnnouncementsPOET Biorefining Preston has cut its water use by 13 percent thanks to a recently installed water recovery system.The new system allows the plant to recycle an... Read more >>

Ethanol pipeline could mean 300 permanent jobs (1/14/2010)

Ethanol pipeline could mean 300 permanent jobs (1/14/2010) - 01/13/10
from The Advertiser-Tribune (Ohio) Read more >>

Landfills Turn Trash into Power and Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Projects recognized for innovative use of landfill gas

Landfills Turn Trash into Power and Greenhouse Gas Reductions Projects recognized for innovative use of landfill gas - 01/13/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing eight landfill methane capture projects for their innovation in generating renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas... Read more >>

Plan for 1,800-mile ethanol pipeline unveiled (1/14/2010)

Plan for 1,800-mile ethanol pipeline unveiled (1/14/2010) - 01/13/10
from Indianapolis Star Read more >>

City, Poet receive EPA honor for methane project (1/13/2010)

City, Poet receive EPA honor for methane project (1/13/2010) - 01/12/10
from Sioux Falls Business Journal Read more >>

Landfill gas power system earns EPA award (1/13/2010)

Landfill gas power system earns EPA award (1/13/2010) - 01/12/10
Corporate News & AnnouncementsThe Environmental Protection Agency has honored the city of Sioux Falls and POET for a landfill gas project that offsets significant energy for process steam at POET... Read more >>

Potential Ethanol pipeline to create U.S. jobs (1/13/2010)

Potential Ethanol pipeline to create U.S. jobs (1/13/2010) - 01/12/10
Corporate News & AnnouncementsA proposed ethanol pipeline would be an economic boost for the U.S., a new report demonstrates, creating almost 80,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across the... Read more >>

Federal, State and Local Officials to Break Ground on $62M in Improvements to Columbia, Mo., Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility

Federal, State and Local Officials to Break Ground on $62M in Improvements to Columbia, Mo., Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility - 01/11/10
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., January 11, 2010) - Ground will be broken on Thursday, January 14, for a $62 million construction project that will improve the Columbia... Read more >>

POET to highlight coming changes to agriculture (Orlando, Fla.)

POET to highlight coming changes to agriculture (Orlando, Fla.) - 01/11/10
1/12/2010 - 1/13/2010POET Director of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven highlights the changes and opportunities in agriculture in a bourgeoning energy market at two separate events next week in... Read more >>

Focus on Biofuels: Cellulosic Ethanol: A Path to Energy Independence (1/11/2010)

Focus on Biofuels: Cellulosic Ethanol: A Path to Energy Independence (1/11/2010) - 01/10/10
from Feed & Grain Read more >>

Sioux Falls-based ethanol producer remains stable in face of challenging marketplace (1/11/2010)

Sioux Falls-based ethanol producer remains stable in face of challenging marketplace (1/11/2010) - 01/10/10
from Prairie Business Magazine Read more >>

EPA Requests Grant Applications to Fight Climate Change

EPA Requests Grant Applications to Fight Climate Change - 01/08/10
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it is making up to $5 million in grants available to U.S. and international organizations to fund innovative, international... Read more >>

EPA Providing Half a Million Dollars for Innovative Pollution Prevention and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects

EPA Providing Half a Million Dollars for Innovative Pollution Prevention and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects - 01/06/10
(New York, N.Y.) From promoting green initiatives at hotels to developing sustainable practices at local colleges and universities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making its grant... Read more >>

POET to highlight coming changes to agriculture (1/5/2010)

POET to highlight coming changes to agriculture (1/5/2010) - 01/04/10
Conferences & EventsPOET Director of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven highlights the changes and opportunities in agriculture in a bourgeoning energy market at two separate events next week in... Read more >>

EPA Submits Comments on New York State Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Drilling Environmental Impact Statement

EPA Submits Comments on New York State Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Drilling Environmental Impact Statement - 12/30/09
(New York, N.Y. ) The U.S Read more >>

Corn Cobs Have Energy Use (12/30/2009)

Corn Cobs Have Energy Use (12/30/2009) - 12/29/09
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New Category of Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Now Earn the Energy Star

New Category of Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Now Earn the Energy Star - 12/14/09
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for residential geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), enabling water-to-water geothermal heat pumps to earn the Energy... Read more >>

POET CEO to discuss global biofuels potential in Copenhagen (12/14/2009)

POET CEO to discuss global biofuels potential in Copenhagen (12/14/2009) - 12/13/09
Conferences & EventsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dec. 14, 2009) POET CEO Jeff Broin arrived in Copenhagen today to join global biofuel and agriculture leaders in a discussion about how biofuels can be... Read more >>

Cob Harvest Makes Strides (12/11/2009)

Cob Harvest Makes Strides (12/11/2009) - 12/10/09
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EPA Celebrates a Decade of ENERGY STAR Buildings

EPA Celebrates a Decade of ENERGY STAR Buildings - 12/09/09
(Seattle, Wash. - Dec 9, 2009) ENERGY STAR is marking a decade of reducing energy costs in schools, homes and corporate buildings across the nation. This year represents the 10th anniversary of the... Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings

EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings - 12/09/09
Plantation Baptist Church in Plantation, FL -- 1st House of Worship with the Energy Star Label (ATLANTA - December 9, 2009) -- Ten years ago, EPA unveiled a ground-breaking development in energy... Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings: Oldest, tallest, largest buildings named

EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of Savings: Oldest, tallest, largest buildings named - 12/09/09
WASHINGTON -- Ten years ago, EPA unveiled a ground-breaking development in energy efficiency for the commercial marketplace - the first Energy Star building Read more >>

Global Methane Partnership Marks Five Years of Progress

Global Methane Partnership Marks Five Years of Progress - 12/03/09
WASHINGTON - The international Methane to Markets (M2M) Partnership is publishing its first comprehensive report detailing the achievements of its 31 partner governments Read more >>

Ashkar Elementary honored by EPA
for its superior energy efficiency

Ashkar Elementary honored by EPA for its superior energy efficiency - 12/02/09
HUGHESVILLE, Pa. (Dec. 3, 2009) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented Joseph C. Ashkar Elementary School here with an ENERGY STAR label for being among the top 25-percent energy... Read more >>

EPA Commends Corporate Leaders for Major Greenhouse Gas Reductions

EPA Commends Corporate Leaders for Major Greenhouse Gas Reductions - 12/02/09
WASHINGTON -- EPA is recognizing eight companies for achieving significant goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the agency's Climate Leaders program. Twenty-seven companies are also... Read more >>

EPA Notifies Industry Group on Status of Ethanol Waiver Request

EPA Notifies Industry Group on Status of Ethanol Waiver Request - 12/01/09
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that it expects to make a final determination in mid-2010 regarding whether to increase the allowable ethanol content in... Read more >>

POET welcomes EPA response to the Growth Energy Green Jobs waiver for E15 (12/1/2009)

POET welcomes EPA response to the Growth Energy Green Jobs waiver for E15 (12/1/2009) - 11/30/09
General Press ReleasesSIOUX FALLS, S.D. POET, the worlds largest ethanol producer and a leading developer of cellulosic ethanol, welcomed a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on... Read more >>

The Real Costs of Cellulosic Ethanol (11/24/2009)

The Real Costs of Cellulosic Ethanol (11/24/2009) - 11/23/09
from MIT Technology Review blog Read more >>

Poets success pushes biofuel boundaries (11/21/2009)

Poet's success pushes biofuel boundaries (11/21/2009) - 11/20/09
from Argus Leader Read more >>

In N.H., Timberlane School Buildings Earn Energy Star

In N.H., Timberlane School Buildings Earn Energy Star - 11/19/09
(Boston, Mass. - Nov. 19, 2009) - The Timberlane School District is the first school district in New Hampshire to have multiple buildings cited for superior energy performance Read more >>

Scale house a busy place at harvest (11/20/2009)

Scale house a busy place at harvest (11/20/2009) - 11/19/09
from Marion Star Read more >>

Thanks to hearty corn crop, plant running at full capacity (11/20/2009)

Thanks to hearty corn crop, plant running at full capacity (11/20/2009) - 11/19/09
from Marion Star Read more >>

In N.H., Timberlane School Buildings Earn Energy Star

In N.H., Timberlane School Buildings Earn Energy Star - 11/18/09
(Boston, Mass. - Nov. 19, 2009) - The Timberlane School District is the first school district in New Hampshire to have multiple buildings cited for superior energy performance Read more >>

Poet hits long shot, cuts cellulosic ethanol costs (11/19/2009)

Poet hits 'long shot,' cuts cellulosic ethanol costs (11/19/2009) - 11/18/09
From the Argus Leader Read more >>

Corn-based ethanol producer says it will soon compete with gasoline (11/18/2009)

Corn-based ethanol producer says it will soon compete with gasoline (11/18/2009) - 11/17/09
from Washington Post Read more >>

EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Audio/Video Equipment

EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Audio/Video Equipment - 11/17/09
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for audio/video (AV) products to earn the Energy Star label Read more >>

On first anniversary of pilot plant start-up, POET announces cost reductions in cellulosic ethanol (11/18/2009)

On first anniversary of pilot plant start-up, POET announces cost reductions in cellulosic ethanol (11/18/2009) - 11/17/09
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolPOET announced today that cost reductions achieved over the past year of operating their cellulosic ethanol pilot plant have exceeded expectations in their drive to... Read more >>

POET Cuts Costs to Gain Financial Stability (11/18/2009)

POET Cuts Costs to Gain Financial Stability (11/18/2009) - 11/17/09
From Clean Skies TV Read more >>

POET Reduces Cellulosic Ethanol Production Cost from $4.13 to $2.35/Gallon in First Year of Pilot Operation; <$2.00/Gallon Target for Commercial Start (11/18/2009)

POET Reduces Cellulosic Ethanol Production Cost from $4.13 to $2.35/Gallon in First Year of Pilot Operation; <$2.00/Gallon Target for... - 11/17/09
from Green Car Congress Read more >>

New EPA Web Site Provides Tools to Cut Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Homes

New EPA Web Site Provides Tools to Cut Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Homes - 11/16/09
WASHINGTON - Home owners, buyers and renters have a new resource for going green indoors and outdoors Read more >>

POET CEO Bullish on Cellulosic Ethanol (11/17/2009)

POET CEO Bullish on Cellulosic Ethanol (11/17/2009) - 11/16/09
From Domestic Fuel Read more >>

Scarlet Goes Green: Rutgers and EPA Partner to Reduce Universitys Environmental Impacts

Scarlet Goes Green: Rutgers and EPA Partner to Reduce University's Environmental Impacts - 11/13/09
(New York, N.Y.) With more than 50,000 students, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of the most highly-attended universities in the Northeast. Thanks to myriad efforts to quantify... Read more >>

Environmental Justice Grants Now Available

Environmental Justice Grants Now Available - 11/12/09
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 12, 2009) - EPA is seeking Environmental Justice Small Grant applications to support projects that address local environmental and... Read more >>

More Than $3 Million in EPA Funding Stimulates Clean Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas Reductions

EPA international clean energy partnership program grants funding to 11 countries

More Than $3 Million in EPA Funding Stimulates Clean Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas Reductions EPA international clean energy partnership... - 11/12/09
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is supporting the international Methane to Markets Partnership (M2M) by funding 21 new projects that will help 11 countries capture and use... Read more >>

More Than $3 Million in EPA Funding Stimulates Clean Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas Reductions;
EPA international clean energy partnership program grants funding to 11 countries

More Than $3 Million in EPA Funding Stimulates Clean Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas Reductions; EPA international clean energy partnership... - 11/12/09
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is supporting the international Methane to Markets Partnership (M2M) by funding 21 new projects that will help 11 countries capture and use... Read more >>

One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the U.S

One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the U.S - 11/12/09
PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2009) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the one millionth Energy Star qualified home mark Read more >>

National Association of Farm Broadcasting - Trade Talk (Kansas City, MO)

National Association of Farm Broadcasting - Trade Talk (Kansas City, MO) - 11/11/09
11/12/2009POET CEO Jeff Broin will be available for interviews from media attending this Thursdays National Association of Farm Broadcasters Trade Talk in Kansas City from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.POET... Read more >>

Colorado helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes

Colorado helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes - 11/10/09
State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes (Denver, Colo. - November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1... Read more >>

Corn cobs targeted for ethanol production (11/11/2009)

Corn cobs targeted for ethanol production (11/11/2009) - 11/10/09
from Iowa Farmer Today Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone:
1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States

EPA's Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States - 11/10/09
Phoenix, Tucson top of list for most Energy Star homes WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy... Read more >>

EPAs ENERGY STAR Program Hits Major Milestone: One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States

EPA's ENERGY STAR Program Hits Major Milestone: One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States - 11/10/09
Orlando, FL a top 20 Market for Energy Star Qualified homes (Atlanta, Ga. - Nov. 10, 2009) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the ENERGY STAR program by passing... Read more >>

Farmers Learn About Harvesting Cobs, Stover for Cellulosic Ethanol (11/11/2009)

Farmers Learn About Harvesting Cobs, Stover for Cellulosic Ethanol (11/11/2009) - 11/10/09
From Wallaces Farmer Read more >>

Texas is Tops in Energy Star Homes

Texas is Tops in Energy Star Homes - 11/10/09
(Dallas, Texas - November 10, 2009) Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth are leading the nation in Energy Star qualified homes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today Read more >>

Utah helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes

Utah helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homes - 11/10/09
State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes (Denver, Colo. - November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1... Read more >>

Celluosic Ethanol A?Key To National Security (11/10/2009)

Celluosic Ethanol A?Key To National Security (11/10/2009) - 11/09/09
from Emmetsburg Reporter/Democrat Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States / Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homes

EPA's Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States / Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list... - 11/09/09
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home mark Read more >>

EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event

EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event - 11/06/09
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 6, 2009) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City on... Read more >>

Student Testimonials

Student Testimonials - 11/05/09
Due to our country’s dependency on foreign energy, climate change and my brothers and cousins stationed in the Middle East, I decided to help the situation the best way I knew how; by using 12... Read more >>

POETs Project LIBERTY Field Day (11/5/2009)

POETs Project LIBERTY Field Day (11/5/2009) - 11/04/09
from Emmetsburg Reporter/Democrat Read more >>

Corn Cob Harvesting Demos Attract Farmers (11/4/2009)

Corn Cob Harvesting Demos Attract Farmers (11/4/2009) - 11/03/09
from Farm Progress Read more >>

Farmers learn about harvesting for cellulosic ethanol (11/4/2009)

Farmers learn about harvesting for cellulosic ethanol (11/4/2009) - 11/03/09
From Brownfield Ag News Read more >>

POET Biorefining holds Project LIBERTY event (11/4/2009)

POET Biorefining holds Project LIBERTY event (11/4/2009) - 11/03/09
from Estherville Daily News Read more >>

POET Biorefining launches Project LIBERTY (11/4/2009)

POET Biorefining launches Project LIBERTY (11/4/2009) - 11/03/09
from Estherville Daily News Read more >>

Cellulosic ethanol plant promises jobs, freedom from foreign oil (11/3/2009)

Cellulosic ethanol plant promises jobs, freedom from foreign oil (11/3/2009) - 11/02/09
from KTIV-TV (Sioux City) Read more >>

Farmers get look at equipment for cellulosic ethanol (11/3/2009)

Farmers get look at equipment for cellulosic ethanol (11/3/2009) - 11/02/09
From Radio Iowa Read more >>

Farmers learn about harvesting for cellulosic ethanol (11/3/2009)

Farmers learn about harvesting for cellulosic ethanol (11/3/2009) - 11/02/09
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolEMMETSBURG, Iowa Farmers today witnessed the rapid progress being made toward solving a key challenge to commercial cellulosic ethanol production: establishing the... Read more >>

Farmers sign up to contribute cobs to Emmetsburg, IA project (11/3/2009)

Farmers sign up to contribute cobs to Emmetsburg, IA project (11/3/2009) - 11/02/09
from KTIV-TV (Sioux City) Read more >>

Project LIBERTY Field Day (POET Biorefining - Emmetsburg (Iowa))

Project LIBERTY Field Day (POET Biorefining - Emmetsburg (Iowa)) - 11/02/09
11/3/2009Area farmers will see new and pre-commercial equipment in action harvesting corn cobs for cellulosic ethanol next month at Project LIBERTY Field Day in Emmetsburg, Iowa.Farmers, agricultural... Read more >>

Massachusetts Grocery Store Sets New National Environmental Benchmark

Massachusetts Grocery Store Sets New National Environmental Benchmark - 10/29/09
WASHINGTON - Star Market at Chestnut Hill in Newton, Mass. is the first grocery store in the nation to receive the EPA's GreenChill Partnership platinum store award Read more >>

New Haven Building Earns ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency

New Haven Building Earns ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiency - 10/29/09
(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 29, 2009) - The Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, Conn., has earned EPA's prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental... Read more >>

Project Liberty Field Day In Emmetsburg November 3 (10/29/2009)

Project Liberty Field Day In Emmetsburg November 3 (10/29/2009) - 10/29/09
from Emmetsburg Reporter/Democrat Read more >>

Two Connecticut Schools Recognized by EPA for Green Power Purchases

Two Connecticut Schools Recognized by EPA for Green Power Purchases - 10/29/09
(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 29, 2009) - Two schools in Connecticut are among the nation's 10 top performers when it comes to buying green power. Greenwich Academy in Greenwich and Hotchkiss School in... Read more >>

Administrator Jackson Visits Raleigh, Announces $200 Million Investment to Develop Smart Electric Grid in Carolinas, Florida / Part of $3.4 billion in smart grid recovery act funding announced by President Obama yesterday

Administrator Jackson Visits Raleigh, Announces $200 Million Investment to Develop Smart Electric Grid in Carolinas, Florida / Part of $3.4 billion... - 10/28/09
WASHINGTON - U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited Raleigh today to announce a $200 million grant for a smarter, stronger and more efficient electric system in North Carolina, South Carolina... Read more >>

BIOFUELS JOURNAL 2nd Annual Commercial Ethanol Technology and Research Workshop (POET corporate headquarters/Sioux Falls Ramkota)

BIOFUELS JOURNAL 2nd Annual Commercial Ethanol Technology and Research Workshop (POET corporate headquarters/Sioux Falls Ramkota) - 10/28/09
10/28/2009POET corporate headquarters in Sioux Falls will host Day One of the BIOFUELS JOURNAL 2nd Annual Commercial Ethanol Technology and Research Workshop.The workshop will outline ways to make... Read more >>

EPA Recognizes 17 Green Power Partners for Leadership

EPA Recognizes 17 Green Power Partners for Leadership - 10/28/09
(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 28, 2009) - From Wall Street to Main Street, organizations both big and small are leading the fight against climate change by purchasing green power Read more >>

EPA Visits STRIVE/East Harlems Green Job Training Program; Training Made Possible By Brownfields Grants

EPA Visits STRIVE/East Harlem's Green Job Training Program; Training Made Possible By Brownfields Grants - 10/27/09
(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Acting Administrator George Pavlou paid a visit to STRIVE/East Harlem Employment Services, Inc. today to speak with students and community... Read more >>

EPA Names Top 20 Green Powered Schools.

EPA Names Top 20 Green Powered Schools. - 10/26/09
WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership announced the 20 primary and secondary schools nationwide using the most power from renewable... Read more >>

New Hampshire and EPA Launch Campaigns to Replace Old Non-EPA Certified Wood Stoves and to Burn Wise

New Hampshire and EPA Launch Campaigns to Replace Old Non-EPA Certified Wood Stoves and to "Burn Wise" - 10/26/09
(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 22, 2009) - Today EPA joined the City of Keene and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) in announcing the start of a three-month wood-stove changeout... Read more >>

Spirit Lake, Iowa, Community School District on National List of Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing the Most Green Power

Spirit Lake, Iowa, Community School District on National List of Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing the Most Green Power - 10/26/09
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., October 26, 2009) - The U.S Read more >>

Statement of Lisa P. Jackson
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Legislative Hearing on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act / Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works / October 27, 2009

Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Legislative Hearing on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power... - 10/26/09
Chairman Boxer, Ranking Minority Member Inhofe, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. I last appeared before this... Read more >>

TODAY: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

TODAY: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public... - 10/26/09
WASHINGTON - Today, Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P Read more >>

TOMORROW: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

TOMORROW: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public... - 10/26/09
WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P Read more >>

Ensworth School in Nashville, TN named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Power

Ensworth School in Nashville, TN named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Power - 10/25/09
(Atlanta, Ga. - Oct. 26, 2009) -- One month into the school year and Ensworth School in Nashville, TN is making the grade with green power. The U.S Read more >>

Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Power

Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Power - 10/25/09
(Atlanta, Ga. - Oct. 26, 2009) -- One month into the school year and Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, is making the grade with green power. The U.S Read more >>

POET to discuss cellulosic feedstock challenges (Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront in Chicago)

POET to discuss cellulosic feedstock challenges (Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront in Chicago) - 10/23/09
10/23/2009POET Director of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven will discuss challenges in developing feedstock infrastructure for cellulosic ethanol production in a panel discussion this week. Berven will... Read more >>

AIRSTREAMS - 10/22/09
Wind Technician Training is a key factor for any successful wind energy company and having training can jumpstart your renewable energy career. Since 2003, Airstreams has been involved in safety and... Read more >>

Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter

EPAs Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollution

Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter EPA's Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollution - 10/22/09
WASHINGTON - As smoke begins wafting from chimneys in cooler parts of the country, homeowners are starting the first fires of the home-heating season. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants... Read more >>

Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter. EPAs Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollution

Burn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter. EPA's Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollution - 10/22/09
WASHINGTON - As smoke begins wafting from chimneys in cooler parts of the country, homeowners are starting the first fires of the home-heating season. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants... Read more >>

Massachusetts Students Win $10,000 for Solar Project to Help Environment and Economy in Himalayas

Massachusetts Students Win $10,000 for Solar Project to Help Environment and Economy in Himalayas - 10/22/09
(Boston - October 23, 2009) Students at Wellesley College were awarded $10,000 from the EPA to design a solar energy system that can be used for heating and cooking in rural and urban areas of the... Read more >>

Celebrating Sustainability First Look by Jeff Broin, CEO, Poet

Celebrating Sustainability First Look by Jeff Broin, CEO, Poet - 10/21/09
Whether it is more sustainable means of production in a variety of industries or reducing our output of carbon emissions from fossil fuels, to using cloth grocery bags and reusable water bottles; our... Read more >>

Corn kernel to replace plastic soon! (10/21/2009)

Corn kernel to replace plastic soon! (10/21/2009) - 10/21/09
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From Farm Field to Football Field

From Farm Field to Football Field - 10/21/09
South Dakota native Chad Greenway may be a hero among Minnesota Vikings football fans, but Greenway thinks the real superstars are the hard-working farmers back home who have gotten some long-overdue... Read more >>

GE Launches New Interactive Site, ItsYourSmartGrid.com, to Educate and Engage Public about How Smart Grid Will Help Change the World

GE Launches New Interactive Site, ItsYourSmartGrid.com, to Educate and Engage Public about How Smart Grid Will Help Change the World - 10/21/09
ATLANTA, GA.—September 21, 2009— GE today unveiled itsyoursmartgrid.com, an interactive and informative Web site designed to educate consumers about the holistic benefits of a smarter grid. This... Read more >>

GEs New LM6000 PG Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Exceeds Performance Goals in Rigorous Testing

GE's New LM6000 PG Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Exceeds Performance Goals in Rigorous Testing - 10/21/09
ATLANTA, GA.—October 19, 2009— Exceeding expected performance standards, GE Energy's next generation LM6000 PG aeroderivative gas turbine successfully completed rigorous validation testing at the... Read more >>

Green to Greener

Green to Greener - 10/21/09
Farmers, rural communities and ethanol producers have long been partners in driving innovation to achieve goals of energy independence, sound environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. A new... Read more >>

Jumpstart USDA plans to match payments from ethanol plants to farmers for crop waste.

Jumpstart USDA plans to match payments from ethanol plants to farmers for crop waste. - 10/21/09
America's cellulosic ethanol producers face the daunting task of introducing new practices to one of the world's oldest industries: agriculture. In labs and pilot plants, scientists are fine-tuning... Read more >>

POET to discuss cellulosic feedstock challenges (10/21/2009)

POET to discuss cellulosic feedstock challenges (10/21/2009) - 10/21/09
Conferences & EventsPOET Director of Corporate Affairs Doug Berven will discuss challenges in developing feedstock infrastructure for cellulosic ethanol production in a panel discussion this... Read more >>

Press releases GE Smart Grid Architect Lauded with Award for Engineering Accomplishment

Press releases GE Smart Grid Architect Lauded with Award for Engineering Accomplishment - 10/21/09
ATLANTA, GA.—October 6, 2009—GE Energy executive John D. McDonald, P.E., was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineer (OECE) award from Purdue University during... Read more >>

Press Room GPRE and BioProcessAlgae to Unveil Phase I Algae Project in Shenandoah, Iowa

Press Room GPRE and BioProcessAlgae to Unveil Phase I Algae Project in Shenandoah, Iowa - 10/21/09
October 12, 2009 (MARKET WIRE) OMAHA, NE - Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) announces the unveiling of BioProcessAlgae, LLC’s Phase I photobioreactor pilot project. Green Plains... Read more >>

Sustainability Defined

Sustainability Defined - 10/21/09
In this, the second of a three part series on the potential of corn, Vital looks at sustainability from an agriculture perspective. But it's more than just the grower's hand that contributes to... Read more >>

E85 Training - 10/20/09
Photo of two people fueling a truck at an E85 fueling station dedication ceremony. Training drivers on the merits of E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) and related safety issues helps make E85 fleet... Read more >>

Biomass is Challenge and Opportunity (10/19/2009)

Biomass is Challenge and Opportunity (10/19/2009) - 10/19/09
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EPA Joins Vice President Biden and Other Federal Partners to Unveil Recovery Through Retrofit Report: The report puts EPAs Energy Star program in a central role to boost energy savings for middle class Americans

EPA Joins Vice President Biden and Other Federal Partners to Unveil Recovery Through Retrofit Report: The report puts EPA's Energy Star program in a... - 10/19/09
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Poet adds to product line (10/18/2009)

Poet adds to product line (10/18/2009) - 10/18/09
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Large Turbines Made in America as of 2010

Large Turbines Made in America as of 2010 - 10/15/09
The groundbreaking ceremony has made it official: Nordex USA, Inc. is building a new facility in Jonesboro (Arkansas) and, by mid-2010, will be producing the first 2.5-MW machines for the North... Read more >>

POET develops new ethanol co-product (10/15/2009)

POET develops new ethanol co-product (10/15/2009) - 10/15/09
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POET now produces plastic additive (10/15/2009)

POET now produces plastic additive (10/15/2009) - 10/15/09
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POETs Inviz to replace more petroleum products (10/15/2009)

POET's 'Inviz' to replace more petroleum products (10/15/2009) - 10/15/09
Corporate News & AnnouncementsPOET is one step closer to gleaning the maximum value from each part of the corn kernel with a new ethanol co-product, "Inviz," which is set to replace... Read more >>

BYU students earn EPA grant to improve electricity generation from waste heat

BYU students earn EPA grant to improve electricity generation from waste heat - 10/14/09
Thermoelectric Power Harvesting System one of the promising sustainable technologies supported by People, Prosperity and the Planet program (Denver, Colo. - October 14, 2009) The U.S Read more >>

SDSU students earn EPA grant for effort to improve biodiesel production technology

SDSU students earn EPA grant for effort to improve biodiesel production technology - 10/14/09
Project among promising sustainable technologies supported by EPA's People, Prosperity and the Planet program (Denver, Colo. - October 14, 2009) The U.S Read more >>

EPA Signs Agreement with Army Corps, Dept. of Energy to Ensure Cleanup of Middlesex, NJ Site

EPA Signs Agreement with Army Corps, Dept. of Energy to Ensure Cleanup of Middlesex, NJ Site - 10/13/09
(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of Energy (DOE) covering federal facilities,... Read more >>

Ethanol is Pro-American

Ethanol is Pro-American - 10/12/09
by Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich My reasoning is direct and straightforward. I believe it is better to increase the income of Americans through an American-centered energy program than it is to... Read more >>

Money in corn cobs? Research at Scotland seeks to prove there is (10/10/2009)

Money in corn cobs? Research at Scotland seeks to prove there is (10/10/2009) - 10/10/09
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A Conversation With POETs Jeff Broin (10/9/2009)

A Conversation With POET's Jeff Broin (10/9/2009) - 10/09/09
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EPA Honors the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Visitors Center in Clermont, KY as a Green Building Challenge Winner

EPA Honors the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Visitors' Center in Clermont, KY as a Green Building Challenge Winner - 10/08/09
(Atlanta, Ga. - Oct. 8, 2009) - The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Visitors' Center in Clermont, KY is one of six recently honored by EPA as an innovative green concept designed to reduce the... Read more >>

POET to showcase cob harvesting at future site of cellulosic ethanol production (10/8/2009)

POET to showcase cob harvesting at future site of cellulosic ethanol production (10/8/2009) - 10/08/09
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolArea farmers will see new and pre-commercial equipment in action harvesting corn cobs for cellulosic ethanol next month at Project LIBERTY Field Day in Emmetsburg,... Read more >>

EPAs Energy Star Label Now Available for Four Types of Glass and Food Processing Plants

EPA's Energy Star Label Now Available for Four Types of Glass and Food Processing Plants - 10/07/09
WASHINGTON - From strawberry jam jars to frozen french fries, the manufacturing plants that make several well-known container and food items in the United States can now earn the U.S. Environmental... Read more >>

Bridgewater, Mass. Correctional Facility Earns Energy Star Award for Significant Energy Savings

Bridgewater, Mass. Correctional Facility Earns Energy Star Award for Significant Energy Savings - 10/06/09
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Emmetsburg Plant Makes Ethanol from Corn Cobs (10/5/2009)

Emmetsburg Plant Makes Ethanol from Corn Cobs (10/5/2009) - 10/05/09
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Good News for Ethanol in Dakotas (10/5/2009)

Good News for Ethanol in Dakotas (10/5/2009) - 10/05/09
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EPA and BIA extend wait period for final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed clean fuels refinery

EPA and BIA extend wait period for final Environmental Impact Statement for proposed clean fuels refinery - 10/02/09
Wait period extended to October 28, 2009 (Denver, Colo. -- Oct. 2, 2009) The U.S Read more >>

Biofuel from corn cobs gets a boost (10/1/2009)

Biofuel from corn cobs gets a boost (10/1/2009) - 10/01/09
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Knight & Carver

Knight & Carver - 09/30/09
Fundamentals of Fiberglass Composites by Knight & Carver. All field technicians are provided with the following formal training certifications at Knight & Carver in-house training. Read more >>

New combustion strategy accelerates hydrogen-engine development

New combustion strategy accelerates hydrogen-engine development - 09/30/09
Car manufacturers aspire to create hydrogen-powered vehicles that could one day allow energy-efficient, cost-effective travel that emits no greenhouse gases or other pollutants. To further that... Read more >>

OTOKA fuels with Biomass

OTOKA fuels with Biomass - 09/30/09
Why biomass? The sun provides us with all of the energy we could ever need. Capturing that energy efficiently is the challenge before us. Through biomass the sun’s energy can be captured and stored... Read more >>

POET receives $6.85 million (9/30/2009)

POET receives $6.85 million (9/30/2009) - 09/30/09
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Audio: POET Gets Department Of Energy Grant For Corn Cobs (9/29/2009)

Audio: POET Gets Department Of Energy Grant For Corn Cobs (9/29/2009) - 09/29/09
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Committed to Sustainability

Committed to Sustainability - 09/29/09
It’s one thing for a company to say they’re sustainable or engaged in sustainable development. It’s quite another for that company to actually back up the claim with substantive action. The... Read more >>

Department of Energy awards POET $6.85 M (9/28/2009)

Department of Energy awards POET $6.85 M (9/28/2009) - 09/28/09
Project LIBERTY/Cellulosic EthanolSIOUX FALLS, S.D. POETs task of securing 700 tons of cellulosic biomass per day of operation got a big boost this week  from a $6.85 million funding... Read more >>

Poet getting more money for cellulosic ethanol (9/28/2009)

Poet getting more money for cellulosic ethanol (9/28/2009) - 09/28/09
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New England Firms Partner to Address Climate Change

New England Firms Partner to Address Climate Change - 09/24/09
(Boston, Mass. - Sept. 24, 2009) - EPA's Climate Leaders program announced that Raytheon Company, headquartered in Waltham, Mass., was one of three industry partners recognized recently for meeting... Read more >>

Are Biofuels Ready for a Comeback? (9/23/2009)

Are Biofuels Ready for a Comeback? (9/23/2009) - 09/23/09
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EPA Challenges American school districts to save energy and money with ENERGY STAR

EPA Challenges American school districts to save energy and money with ENERGY STAR - 09/23/09
(Boston, Mass.--September 23, 2009) This back to school season, EPA is challenging school administrators and building managers to improve energy efficiency throughout their facilities Read more >>

Poet offers update on Project Liberty at NDSU bioenergy event (9/23/2009)

Poet offers update on Project Liberty at NDSU bioenergy event (9/23/2009) - 09/23/09
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Corn crop helps ethanol industry argue its case (9/19/2009)

Corn crop helps ethanol industry argue its case (9/19/2009) - 09/19/09
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EPA Proposes Agreement to Cleanup McGuire Air Force Base Superfund Site

EPA Proposes Agreement to Cleanup McGuire Air Force Base Superfund Site - 09/18/09
(New York, N.Y.) Working to protect human health and the environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the signing and public availability of an inter-agency agreement... Read more >>

Volunteers paint over graffiti (9/18/2009)

Volunteers paint over graffiti (9/18/2009) - 09/18/09
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EPA Launches Fall Tour to Help Americans Fight Climate Change and Save Money

EPA Launches Fall Tour to Help Americans Fight Climate Change and Save Money - 09/17/09
WASHINGTON -Today EPA is kicking off "Change the World, Start with Energy Star" events across the country, encouraging kids and their families to fight climate change while saving energy and money Read more >>

Administration Officials Visit Chicago, Dubuque on Sustainable Communities Tour

Administration Officials Visit Chicago, Dubuque on Sustainable Communities Tour - 09/16/09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EPA, DOT, HUD and White House Urban Affairs officials learn from local efforts and announce proposals to support sustainable communities WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental... Read more >>

KNIGHT & CARVERS WORKFORCE CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH

KNIGHT & CARVER'S WORKFORCE CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH - 09/16/09
National City, California Knight & Carver Wind Group now has over 100 fully trained field-service blade technician who are currently assigned to wind farms around the US, Mexico and Canada. Read more >>

Portland Deli Recognized Nationally For Outstanding Energy Conservation Efforts

Portland Deli Recognized Nationally For Outstanding Energy Conservation Efforts - 09/16/09
(Seattle, Wash.--September 16, 2009) Elephants Delicatessen in Portland is in the national spotlight for its dedication to conserving energy and battling climate change Read more >>

Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation: EPA names 11 Energy Star Award Winners

Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation: EPA names 11 Energy Star Award Winners - 09/16/09
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing 11 small businesses and congregations for their efforts to fight climate change Read more >>

Portland small business recognized by EPA for its green power efforts

Portland small business recognized by EPA for its green power efforts - 09/15/09
(Seattle, Wash.--Sept. 15, 2009) The Joinery, a hardwood furniture producer in Portland, Ore., is getting a green thumbs up from the Environmental Protection Agency for its dedication to fighting... Read more >>

EPA Honors 17 Green Power Partners for Fighting Climate Change

EPA Honors 17 Green Power Partners for Fighting Climate Change - 09/14/09
CONTACTS: Dave Ryan Ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 Deb Berlin Berlin.deb@epa.gov 202-564-4914 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept Read more >>

EPA sponsors environmental education event at Durhams Lowes Grove Middle School to raise awareness about energy conservation and the environment

EPA sponsors environmental education event at Durham's Lowe's Grove Middle School to raise awareness about energy conservation and the environment - 09/14/09
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EPA to Recognize the Beaulieu Commercial in Adairsville, GA as a Green Power Partner for Leadership

EPA to Recognize the Beaulieu Commercial in Adairsville, GA as a Green Power Partner for Leadership - 09/14/09
(Atlanta, Ga. - Sept. 14, 2009) -- From Wall Street to Main Street, organizations both big and small are leading the fight against climate change by purchasing green power Read more >>