The Extension Ethanol and Biodiesel Workgroup at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln welcome you.
This site is your resource for bioenergy industry topics on agriculturally-based sustainable energy sources and related issues including bioenergy crops, biofuels, and small and large wind.
The Ethanol and Biodiesel Workgroup started with a grant from the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, which was made possible with funding from Nebraska Public Power District.
BIO eConference
Growing the Bioeconomy
Solutions for Sustainability
Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability
- Plan to attend this virtual conference Dec. 1, 2009
Identify ways people involved in the bioeconomy – farmers, industry, academia, government and non-government agencies – can be part of the agriculturally-based solutions to global climate change and energy supply.
- Twelve state universities will simultaneously host the conference
- Begins with a presentation by Dr. James E. Lovelock – world renowned biochar expert.
- Attend a university-hosted or corporate-sponsored site,
- or attend virtually via your personal computer.
Become part of the solution. See conference details and registration options below.
December 1st, 2009, Mahoney State Park, Ashland, Nebraska
- Video
- View the agenda
- Register for the Nebraska Conference ($80 for early registration; $95 at the door)
- Register for online viewing only through Iowa State BioeConference ($50)
Upcoming Forums and Educational Opportunities:
Next Biofuel Forum:
Wednesday Dec 18, 2009, Public Involvement and Land Issues Relating to Wind Projects
Presented by
Randy Cantrell, University of Nebraska
Marc Nichols, Omaha Public Power District
Alison Rider, Omaha Public Power District
Stephanie White, HDR Architecture, Omaha
This webcast presents an overview of successful strategies for involving the public when siting of utility projects like transmission lines and renewables are undertaken. Topics to be covered include: planning, public engagement, maintaining momentum, environmental challenges, and negotiation. This presentation will give participants the tools they need to educate the public and expand wind generation capacity in their region.
Email John Hay for log in Details
See Forums page to see past forums and learn how to join upcoming forums View all Forums
For students with an interest in alternative energies, UNL is now offering an Energy Sciences Minor.
