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Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Biobased Product News

U.S. Department of Energy Launches Clean Fuels and Products Shot Initiative

Clean Fuels & Products Shot™: Alternative Sources for Carbon-based Products To significantly reduce the negative impacts of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from carbon-based fuels and products critical to our way of life, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Clean Fuels & Products ShotTM. The seventh initiative associated with DOE’s Energy EarthshotsTM, this Shot […]

DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals

The Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. This funding will advance the Biden-Harris administration’s goals to address the climate crisis by building a clean and equitable energy economy and driving innovation in renewable energy and chemicals […]

United Soybean Board Announces American Lung Association Biobased Academy Now Live

The American Lung Association’s Biobased Academy® is now live for fleet use at no charge to MEMA members as a result of a partnership with U.S. soybean farmers and the United Soybean Board. The ALA’s new comprehensive online training program educates fleet and facility professionals and technicians on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased fleet […]

Michigan Ranks Among Top Ten States Across Multiple Biobased Product Categories

Biobased products industry pumps $3.5 billion into Michigan’s economy, supports thousands of jobs: New USDA report LANSING, Mich. — A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – announced on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Government’s BioPreferred Program – shined a spotlight on the positive economic impact of innovative, biobased products in Michigan and across America. […]
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