DOE and USDA Offer $4 Million for Biomass Genomics Research
DOE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are
soliciting
genomic research projects designed to develop new plant
feedstocks for use in biofuels.
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Today’s challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while meeting the country’s steadily rising demand for electricity make it essential for legislatures and public utility commissions to shift their focus toward mechanisms that make demand reduction as profitable for utilities as increasing supply. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
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Crude oil, taxes, refining, distribution and marking are the four main components that make up the retail price of a gallon of gasoline. (Source: EIA)
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55 of the world's 65 largest oil producing countries are past their production peaks and in decline.
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The United States makes up 5% of the world's population and accounts for 25% of total energy use.
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In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
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