Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - January 22, 2016

U.S. Navy Deploys ‘Great Green Fleet’ in Bid to Reduce Military Energy Use

On January 20, the U.S. Navy deployed the “Great Green Fleet” from the port of San Diego, a fleet of ships dubbed so because they utilize both renewable fuels and energy efficiency measures.  USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is a fleet of ships that utilize nuclear energy, energy efficiency, and alternative fuels. One ship, the USS Makin Island, is fueled with a blend of diesel-biofuel, and contains a hybrid electric-diesel propulsion system, allowing the vessel to go three times as long without refueling, compared to a conventional vessel. It’s estimated that the use of energy efficiency and biofuels in USS Makin Island will save $248 million in energy costs over its lifetime.

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Headlines:

1. Urgency Wanes on Wildfire Overhaul

2. National Biodiesel Board Challenge to Rules on Argentinian Biodiesel Imports Continues

3. The Candidates and Media Are Getting the Iowa Ethanol Debate All Wrong

4. Energy Department Announces $15 Million for Advancements in Algal Biomass Yield

5. Power to the Poop: One Colorado City Is Using Human Waste to Run Its Vehicles

 

 

 

Upcoming Briefing:

Environmental Justice in the Clean Power Plan
Monday, January 25
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
2168 Rayburn House Office Building
C Street and South Capitol Street, SE
Please RSVP to expedite check-in 
 

There is a chance that inclement weather will close or delay the Federal government on Monday, January 25. If that is the case, EESI will postpone this event (including webcast) and reschedule it for later on. If you RSVP, we will contact you Monday morning if we cancel. You can also check opm.gov for the government's operating status. 

A live webcast will be streamed at 11:00 AM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting)

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing discussing how environmental justice (EJ) is addressed through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Clean Power Plan, the nation’s first-ever rules limiting carbon pollution from power plants (which are the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States). The Clean Power Plan will not only cut millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions, but also hundreds of thousands of tons of particulate pollution that becomes soot and smog. Cutting these emissions will help prevent thousands of premature deaths, heart attacks, asthma attacks, and missed work days. Minority and low-income communities, which are more likely to be located in areas burdened with pollution, will particularly benefit from these emission reductions.

For questions or comments, contact Laura Small at [email protected].
 

Upcoming Event: 

2016 NASEO Energy Policy Outlook Conference
February 9 - 11, 2016
The Fairmont
Washington, DC
EESI is a supporting sponsor 

NASEO’s Energy Policy Outlook Conference is the national forum to connect with and learn from state energy officials working on innovative energy policies and programs, and to engage with federal officials on priority energy issues. On February 9-11, 2016, explore how State and Territory Energy Offices’ efforts are “Powering Economies” and serving as an engine for growth and productivity. NASEO’s 2016 Energy Policy Outlook Conference program will feature experts and strategists from government, business, and advocacy groups focused on sharing new ideas and partnership models that promote energy affordability, infrastructure resilience, clean energy technologies, and economic opportunity.

 

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