Source: USDA, 10/31/11

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced payments for 156 advanced biofuel producers across the country to support the production and expansion of advanced biofuels.

"This funding will help local producers increase the production and availability of renewable energy and thus help our nation begin to reduce its reliance on foreign oil," Vilsack said. "Just as importantly, USDA's support will help to further develop the nation's growing biofuels industry and generate green jobs and economic growth."

The funding is being provided through USDA's Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels program. Under this program, payments are made to eligible producers to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. Payments are based on the amount of biofuels a recipient produces from renewable biomass, other than corn kernel starch. Eligible examples include biofuels derived from cellulose; crop residue; animal, food and yard waste material; biogas (landfill and sewage waste treatment gas); vegetable oil, and animal fat. Through this and other programs, USDA is working to support the research, investment and infrastructure necessary to build a biofuels industry that creates jobs and conserves natural resources across America.

North Carolina

•Blue Ridge Biofuels, LLC: $9,487.04 for Biofuel From Waste Products.
•North American Bio-Energies: $6,383.39 for Biodiesel Mechanical.
•Piedmont Biofuels Industrial, LLC: $8,999.17 for Biodiesel Mechanical.
•Triangle Biofuels Industries, Inc. : $34,392.44 for Biodiesel Mechanical.

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