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Information about biofuels and bioenergy in Washington.

Events

• 23-24 October 2008, Seattle, Washington, USA: 2008 Algae Biomass Summit.
  • This conference will "survey the emerging industry exploring the use of algae as a feedstock for biofuels and other sustainable commodities."([1]) (Themes: algae, aviation, technology)

News

• UW program to identify in state biofuel feedstocks, 30 January 2008, Biofuel Review. The program will team doctoral students, faculty and Native American tribes in an initiative to identify feedstock sources in agricultural and forestry wastes.
• Vulcan and Propel Biofuels to Open Biodiesel Station, 24 December 2007, Renewable Energy Access.com: The new station will open in Seattle and will be an entire station rather than a single pump.
• Washington Legislature Adopts Biodiesel, Ethanol Mandate, 9 March 2006, Renewable Energy Access.com.
• Planting seeds for Biofuel, 20 February 2006, from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. This 2006 article gives a rundown of the changing conditions for the production of biofuels in Washington state and some of the issues facing farmers, legislators, and consumers.

Issues

Organizations

Governmental organizations

• Washington State Legislature

Nongovernmental organizations

Companies

• Seattle Biodiesel
• Dr. Dan's Alternative Fuelwerks - Seattle-based biofuel producer and distributor.

Resources

• Opportunities and Barriers for Biodiesel Use in Washington State (PDF file)
• ENGROSSED SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6508 (PDF file)

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