Tuesday, April 18, 2006

[Energy policy] New Job to Focus on Biomass Technology in Indiana The person who gets appointed to a new position funded jointly by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Office of Energy and Defense Development (OED) will focus on biomass technologies to advance the state's already aggressive pilot bioenergy projects. Indiana also plans to develop more biofuel-production facilities. [Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com, 4/7/06] 3:39:17 PM Google It!    [Schools] Microbes at the Gas Pump Bacteria and other organisms can turn waste plant material into fuel for cars. Science News for Kids has the full story. 2:51:59 PM Google It!    [Alternative fuels] Tools for Cleaning Up Illinois Diesel: Technology, Funding and Collaboration Date: May 2, 2006 Location: BP Naperville Complex, Naperville, Illinois On Tuesday, May 2, 2006, EPA Region 5’s Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative, in conjunction with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities Program, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago Area Clean Cities, Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn, Caterpillar, International Truck and Engine Corporation., Engine Control Systems, and the Diesel Technology Forum, is pleased to present Tools for Cleaning up Illinois Diesel: Technology, Funding, and Collaboration a one-day event aimed at educating fleet managers on how to address current environmental and energy challenges by incorporating new technologies and alternative fuels into their operations.  The event will be held at the BP Naperville Complex in Naperville, Illinois. The conference will feature multiple panel discussions focusing on the various strategies, fuels and technologies available in the marketplace to assist private sector and municipal fleets in conserving fuel, decreasing emissions and saving money. There will be networking opportunities with technology vendors, government officials and fleet managers. Featured speakers include: Cheryl Newton, Deputy Director, Air and Radiation Division, USEPA, Region 5 - Overview of the Clean Air Act and the Importance of Voluntary Programs Bob Schaefer, Regulatory Issues Manager for BP Global Fuels Technology -Transitioning to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Ken Katch, Director Emission Solutions, Caterpillar, Inc.- Retrofit Opportunities for Diesel-Powered Engines Dr. Michael Walsh, Senior Vice President of the Chicago Climate Exchange- Innovative Market Opportunities to Reduce Air Pollution Ed Arts of EcoTrans Technologies - Idle Reduction Technologies for Locomotives Registration for this event is $40.  Due to security restrictions, participants must register prior to the event.  Space is limited, so please register early. 2:50:39 PM Google It!

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