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Biofuels

Biofuels. “Growing Biodiesel in Bluegrass Fields”. Background. “The American economy depends on petroleum for transportation, which has created energy security concerns, contributions to climate change, and various other environmental hazards” –National Biofuels Action Plan, Oct. 2008

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Biofuels

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  1. Biofuels “Growing Biodiesel in Bluegrass Fields”

  2. Background • “The American economy depends on petroleum for transportation, which has created energy security concerns, contributions to climate change, and various other environmental hazards” –National Biofuels Action Plan, Oct. 2008 • 2006- Advanced Energy Initiative (AEI): included increased research funding for cutting edge biofuel production processes. • Early 2007- “Twenty-in-Ten” initiative: plan to reduce gasoline consumption by 20% in 10 years. • Mid 2007- Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA): signed in to law by George W. Bush • December 2007- Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Congressional response to EISA, require 36 BGY of biofuels by 2022 • Cellulosic ethanol and biomass based diesel

  3. Background • 2007- Farm Bill: $1.6 B in renewable energy and energy efficiency-related spending at USDA • $210 M to support loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol projects • EPA Policy Act of 2005: Changed U.S. energy policy by providing tax incentives and loan guarantees for alternative energy production • Since 2006: • DOE: plans to invest $1 B in partnership with the private sector and academia to research, develop, and deploy advanced biofuel technologies by 2012 • Biomass Research and Development Board (R&D): • Maximize benefits deriving from Federal grants • Bring coherence to Federal strategic planning • Co-chaired by senior officials from: DOE, DOT, USDA, DOD, EPA, NSF

  4. Background • The Kentucky 25 x 25 Roadmap • Goals: • Increase production of renewable energy • Deliver renewable energy to markets • Expand renewable energy markets • Improve energy efficiency and productivity • Strengthen conservation of natural resources and the environment

  5. Goals • Purpose statement: To establish a biomass energy crop in Kentucky that will be used for fuel production, striving to create a long-term, sustainable biofuel industry which will be economically profitable and lessen dependence on foreign oil.

  6. Feedstock Production What type of agriculture is established on the land through out the 50 m targeted radius? How much land is readily available for growing switchgrass? Who are the land owners? • Switchgrass

  7. ANDERSON BATH BOURBON BOYLE BRACKEN BREATHITT CASEY CLARK CLAY ELLIOTT ESTILL FAYETTE FLEMING FRANKLIN GARRARD GRANT HARRISON HENRY JACKSON JESSAMINE LAUREL • LEE • LEWIS • LINCOLN • MADISON • MASON • MENIFEE • MERCER • MONTGOMERY • MORGAN • NICHOLAS • OWEN • OWSLEY • PENDLETON • POWELL • PULASKI • ROBERTSON • ROCKCASTLE • ROWAN • SCOTT • SHELBY • WASHINGTON • WOLFE • WOODFORD • Target Counties Within 50 mi. Radius of Winchester

  8. Feedstock Logistics • Harvesting

  9. Feedstock Logistics • Processing

  10. Feedstock Logistics • Storage

  11. Feedstock Logistics • Delivery

  12. Conversion • The transformation of the feedstock to liquid fuels

  13. Distribution • Transfer of fuel from biorefinery to point of retail sale

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