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DOE Announces Technical Assistance for Local Governments on Waste-to-Energy

Posted by Victoria on 07/07/2021 1:41 am  /   Bio Fuels, National News, News, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation

Originally posted by the US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | July 6, 2021 | Original Article

The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are pleased to announce the Phase 1 selections for the Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments Program. 

This technical assistance program was created to mobilize national laboratory analyses and technical expertise around energy and resource recovery from organic waste streams (e.g. food waste, sewage sludge, animal manure, as well as fats, oils, and greases). The insights and analyses will provide an avenue for municipalities and tribal governments to make informed decisions about closing waste loops and generating additional value streams from waste.

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