Brendan Jordan
February 22, 2021
Minnesota’s Bioincentive Program Supports Innovations in Advanced Biofuels, Thermal Energy, and Renewable Chemicals
Forests and farms play major roles in the Great Plains Institute’s vision of transforming Minnesota’s energy system for both economic and environmental benefit. Minnesota’s Bioincentive Program is…
December 8, 2020
Governor’s Council on Biofuels Supports Vision for Minnesota Clean Fuels Policy
The Minnesota Governor’s Council on Biofuels released its recommendations to Governor Tim Walz on November 2, 2020, which include a recommendation that Minnesota move forward with a…
December 1, 2020
Gevo Makes Progress with Offtake Agreements, Decarbonization, Sustainability Efforts
New Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota member, Gevo Inc., has a bold vision for producing renewable biofuels with a zero-carbon footprint that can be used in today’s engines,…
August 21, 2020
Member Profile: Natural Resources Research Institute Aims to Match Minnesota’s Natural Resources with Best Opportunities
Developing a robust, diverse bioeconomy in Minnesota dovetails with the mission of the University of Minnesota’s Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI). This blog is part of a…
August 18, 2020
Member Profile: POET’s Contribution to Minnesota’s Bioeconomy Began in the 1990s
POET, the world’s largest biofuel producer, was part of Minnesota’s bioeconomy long before the formation of the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota (BCM). So, it’s appropriate that our…
July 27, 2020
Remembering the ‘Ethanol Answer Man’
Many, many, people in the agriculture and biofuels industry were saddened to learn that Larry Johnson, known as the ‘Ethanol Answer Man’, passed away on July 19.…
April 20, 2020
Why an Ethanol Advocacy Group Supports a Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy
The Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute (GPI), recently released a report detailing how a successful clean fuels policy should be designed. The initiative brings together…
April 16, 2020
Clean Fuels Policy Would Benefit Bioeconomy, Consumers, Environment
Editor’s Note: The current COVID-19 crisis is taking a toll on clean fuel industries. The first priority is recovery. As we all navigate the ramifications of this…
April 10, 2020
Policy Update for the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota
The current COVID-19 crisis is impacting all aspects of life, and that includes the Bioeconomy Coalition’s important priorities in the Minnesota Legislature. The focus of legislators is…
January 10, 2020
New Report: How a Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest Should Be Designed
The Midwestern Clean Fuels Policy Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute, has released a new report detailing how a successful clean fuels policy for the Midwest should be designed. Read the…