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A recent mailing from the Southern Growth Policies Board that may be of interest to the BIG members:
Dear Bioenergy Researcher, In July of 2007, a meeting of over 50 Southern bioenergy researchers took place at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to discuss how to connect the work being done in bioenergy across the South. The first step in connecting researchers has been the development of subject-specific working groups. There are currently three working group opportunities available for your participation. They are: Subject Description Bioenergy Pilot Plants The purpose of this working group is to optimize bioenergy pilot plant efforts across the Southeast by (1) Sharing information about pilot capabilities across the Southeast, (2) Influencing future choices so as to increase regional capabilities for piloting, (3) Allowing more piloting coordination between facilities, and (4) Sharing lessons learned in pilot management and operation. Research Partnerships on Germplasm Development This working group will bring together researchers working on developing new and improved germplasm of biofuel/bioenergy feedstock crops. Four main categories of feedstock crops will be addressed: (1) Lignocellulosic feedstock based on various grass/crop species, (2) Wood based feedstock species (3) Readily available extractable carbohydrates based feedstock species, and (4) Oil seed based feedstock species for biodiesel production. Biomass Transportation & Logistics Biomass transportation and logistics are a critical element to the development of the bioenergy industry, particularly as the industry looks towards scaling up. Issues that working group members will address include (1) Moving feedstocks from the field to a biorefinery, (2) Moving fuel from the plant to the pump, and (3) Storing biomass. Attached you will find further details regarding each of the working groups which also provides information on each host institution. Each group’s host will direct participation in the working groups. Some may choose to function in a completely virtual environment and others may find face-to-face meetings more appropriate. All working groups will meet for a one-day meeting in September 2008 to discuss findings and future steps. If you or someone you know are interested in participating in one of these working groups, please contact me atcpennock@southern.org or (919) 941-5145. Please respond by April 11th. Charity Pennock Senior Policy Analyst Southern Growth Policies Board Project Coordinator, SAFER (919) 941-5145
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