bioeconomy
April 26, 2023
Minnesota Bioeconomy Incentive profile: Koda Energy converts waste to heat, power
Small and large businesses across rural Minnesota contribute to the state’s bioeconomy, providing jobs and economic activity in the communities they serve—a primary goal of the Minnesota…
January 12, 2022
Minnesota Legislative Priorities for the Bioeconomy in 2022
Minnesota’s next legislative session is fast approaching, with legislators set to reconvene—whether in person or remotely—on January 31. The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota is gearing up for…
October 20, 2021
Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas Shares Perspective on RNG from Anaerobic Digestion
We recently reached out to Sam Wade, the director of public policy at The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, to learn more about the opportunities and challenges…
October 8, 2021
Bioeconomy Coalition 2021 Legislative Session Recap
The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota (BCM), convened by the Great Plains Institute, advocated for policy positions during the 2021 state legislative session to grow the state’s bioeconomy…
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 31, 2020
Bioincentive Program Contributes to $1.2 Billion of Economic Activity in Minnesota in 2019
A new report finds the Bioincentive Program contributed to $1.2 billion dollars of economic activity through construction and $601.7 million from operations, including employment for more than…
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…
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…