US Eyes Airports As Major Clean Energy Sites

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture says open space surrounding airports could be used for biofuel, solar or wind production. Read more →

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Clean Energy On The Farm Gets Big US Assist

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The Obama administration is promoting the successes of the Rural Energy for America Program, which backs renewable energy and efficiency on U.S. farms. Read more →

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Five Solar Powered US Farms

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Today's photo gallery takes a look at the use of solar power on farms across the country, from large-scale food producers to smaller CSAs. Read more →

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Big Cellulosic Ethanol Bone Tossed To Oregon

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The struggling U.S. cellulosic ethanol industry gets a boost–a $232.5 million loan guarantee for an Oregon plant that will use ag waste and woody biomass. Read more →

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Farmers Go Green With Clean-Energy Grants

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The USDA has awarded thousands of dollars to farmers and rural small businesses for renewable energy projects aimed at reducing their energy costs. Read more →

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Biofuel Program Eyes Marginal Lands

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An Iowa State team gets a $25 million federal grant to study and develop ways to use marginal farmland to grow grasses that can become drop-in biofuel. Read more →

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Wood-Based Biofuels Get Boost in Washington

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The University of Washington and Washington State University have received $40 million each to commercialize bio-based aviation and diesel fuels made from wood. Read more →

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Wind Turbines Going In At Kansas Schools

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Four Kansas school districts are getting grants to install wind turbines, as the U.S. aims to educate young people about wind power and jobs in the industry. Read more →

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Energy Projects For Ag Get USDA Support

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture awards $27 million in grants and loan guarantees for energy projects for agricultural producers and rural businesses. Read more →

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$900 Million To Rural U.S. Grid Improvements

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The Department of Agriculture is doling out $900 million in loans to upgrade rural electric utilities. Improvements include funding for smart grid technologies. Read more →

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