WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Energy Department says it will spend nearly $600 million to help build renewable energy plants that will turn wood chips, cornstalks and algae into fuel.
One of the plants, operated by ZeaChem Inc., will be south of the Tri-Cities in Boardman, Ore.
The government will team up with private companies to create 19 biorefinery projects in 15 states, reported The Associated Press. Federal officials announced the undertaking at a news conference Friday in Toledo, Ohio, where a pilot plant will turn agriculture and forest waste into diesel fuel.
The 15 states involved are California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Boardman plant finalist for efficiency award
Boardman plant finalist for efficiency award
BOARDMAN -- The ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston potato plant in Boardman was recognized for leadership in sustainable energy practices.
The plant was named a finalist for the Oregon Leaders Award in the Strategic Energy Management Practices category. The awards are presented annually to recognize industrial businesses in Oregon that demonstrate leadership in the pursuit of energy efficiency.
"I couldn't be more proud of the work at our Boardman plant, and the recognition employees have earned," said Rick Gardner, senior director of manufacturing for ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston. "This award comes on the heels of the Boardman plant earning Energy Star certification from the U.S. EPA."
Lamb Weston Boardman plant receives award
Lamb Weston Boardman plant receives award
BOARDMAN, Ore. — The ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston potato plant in Boardman has been recognized for its leadership in sustainable energy practices.
The plant was recently named a finalist for the Oregon Leaders Award in the Strategic Energy Management Practices category.
The awards are presented annually to recognize industrial businesses in Oregon that demonstrate leadership in the pursuit of energy efficiency.
Vit plant open house set for Wednesday
Vit plant open house set for Wednesday
The Hanford Waste Treatment Plant Project, known as the vitrification plant, and the Department of Energy will have an open house to provide information on the $12.2 billion project to build a plant to treat radioactive waste for disposal.
Santa will be on hand to collect donations for Toys for Tots.
The meeting is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Red Lion Hotel in Richland.
Areva signs contract with Minnesota plant
Areva signs contract with Minnesota plant
Areva has signed an integrated fuel and related services contract with Xcel Energy to supply the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant near Monticello, Minn.
The fuel will be fabricated at the Areva NP plant near Richland. Although new jobs will not be added, the work will help sustain current jobs, said Areva spokesman Michael French.
The approximately $500 million contract covers uranium, conversion, enrichment, fuel design and fabrication, and related engineering services.
Midwest utility to shut coal-burning power plants
Midwest utility to shut coal-burning power plants
FirstEnergy Corp. on Thursday said it will retire six coal-fired power plants, including four in Ohio, because of stricter federal anti-pollution rules.
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