Minnesota ploughs $3m into renewable energy projects

11 November 2008

The Governor of the US state of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, is investing nearly $3m through the Next Generation Energy Board in eight renewable energy and advanced biofuels projects.

The projects include cellulosic ethanol production, an anaerobic digester technology for hog manure and using turfgrass to produce electricity.

‘Emerging technologies are dramatically changing the way we produce and use energy,’ Governor Pawlenty said. ‘These grants are part of our broader effort to Americanise and improve our energy sources and position Minnesota for economic growth.’

The Next Generation Energy Board was founded by Governor Pawlenty as part of the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007. The board develops next generation energy and biofuels policy.

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Tags: biofuel, R&D, renewable energy

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2 Responses to “Minnesota ploughs $3m into renewable energy projects”

1. luke says:

   9 June 2009 at 7:21 pm

   It makes you feel good when your tax money is going towards something so beneficial to our future!
2. michael magana says:

   10 September 2009 at 6:59 pm

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