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Biofuels

Significant opportunities exist to use plant-based energy, or biomass, to generate fuels that meet growing transportation demands. Biofuels, including ethanol and biodiesel, can help to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and diversify fuel sources. Biofuel development also supports agricultural and forest product industries, stimulating local and national economies. Countries have employed an array of incentives and deployment programs to accelerate the use of biofuels. This page provides access to technical resources that policymakers can use to inform the design and implementation of policies and programs to advance deployment of biofuels technologies. See also biomass power.

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2009 U.S. State Clean Energy Data Book

The data book summarizes the status of state-level energy efficiency and renewable energy (known together as clean energy) developments and…

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United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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1 October 2010

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"Tablero de Comando” Para la Promoción de los Biocombustibles en Ecuador

This publication examines the positives and negatives involved in the development of biofuels in Ecuador. It explores the possibilities of…

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United Nations

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1 May 2008

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2011 Technology Map of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)

This report is produced yearly by the European Commission in order to provide: 1) a concise and authoritative assessment of…

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European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for Energy and Transport

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1 January 2011

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A Farmer's Guide to Energy Self Reliance: How to Decrease Energy Consumption and Increase Profits

This quick guide is designed to help farmers understand the opportunities for energy efficiency and energy production that are available…

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Vermont Law School: Institute for Energy and the Environment

Ag Energy Solutions

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1 September 2008

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A Decision Support Tool for Sustainable Bioenergy: An Overview

This resource provides an overview of the Bioenergy Decision Support Tool, which was designed to assist decision makers in the…

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United Nations

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1 January 2010

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A Comprehensive Analysis of Biodiesel Impacts on Exhaust Emissions

This report presents a technical analysis of the effect of biodiesel on exhaust emissions from diesel-powered vehicles. The purpose of…

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United States Environmental Protection Agency

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1 October 2002

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A Compilation of Tools and Methodologies to Assess the Sustainability of Modern Bioenergy

As part of the Bioenergy and Food Security Criteria and Indicators (BEFSCI) project, this report compiles 30 tools and methodologies…

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

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1 March 2012

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A Study of Employment Opportunities from Biofuels Production in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economies

In order to determine the potential impact of the biofuel industry on employment opportunities in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies,…

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Doyletech Corporation

IBM Global Business Services Canada

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1 February 2010

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Africa 2030: Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future

This report—which is based on a country-by-country assessment of supply, demand, renewable energy potential and technology prospects—recommends 14 actions to…

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International Renewable Energy Agency

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1 January 2015

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Algae-Based Biofuels: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Countries

This document evaluates the possibilities, considerations, and challenges of using algae as a biofuel for powering developing countries. The authors…

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Food and Agriculture Organization

Ecofys

Global Bioenergy Partnership

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1 May 2009

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Africa’s Renewable Energy Policies: A Look at Regional Economic Communities

In this report, PANGEA builds on its existing review of national biofuels policies across Sub-Saharan Africa and shifts attention to…

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PANGEA

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1 January 2012

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An Ambitious Energy Agenda for the G20

This policy brief presents three key recommendations for supporting a global energy transition in support of the Paris Climate Agreement…

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Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)

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1 November 2016

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Analyzing the Costs and Benefits of Clean and Improved Cooking Solutions

The publication provides insights into some of the complications inherent in the private household and social cost-benefit “calculus” of interventions…

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Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

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1 January 2016

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An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment on Local Sustainability

This paper analyses the socioeconomic benefits renewable energy projects bring to regions, including diversification of energy supply, enhanced regional and…

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Science Direct

University of Alcala

Spanish National Research Council

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1 August 2008

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Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (Website)

The Asia Pacific Partnership (APP) on Clean Development and Climate Website enables users to view current and past APP clean…

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Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate

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Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy (Website)

Ashden champions and promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve people’s lives.…

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Ashden

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Assessing the Potential for the Development of Second-Generation Biofuels in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Region

This study examines the opportunities and constraints associated with the development of second-generation biofuels in the Economic and Social Commission…

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United Nations

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1 November 2009

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Assessing Policy Options for Increasing the Use of Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development: Modelling Energy Scenarios for Sichuan, China

This paper reports initial results of a study of alternative provincial policies to increase the share of renewables in the…

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United Nations

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1 June 2007