Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) news
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today it will be moving the 2020 BIO IMPACT Ag & Environment Conference scheduled for September 21-22 to an online platform, instead of convening an in-person event.
`Today out of an abundance of caution, we are announcing that the 2020 BIO Impact Ag and Environment Conference will be going fully digitial in September,” said Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, BIO President and CEO. "While we are disapp
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted written testimony to the House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee on Energy hearing, “Up Against the Blend Wall: Examing EPA’s Role in the Renewable Fuel Standard.”
“The Renewable Fuel Standard is working as intended,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section. “Advanced and cellulosic biofuel companies have invested bi
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today expressed its disappointment that the Florida legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott (D-Fla.) signed HB 4001, repealing the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard. The law had required that on-road transportation fuel sold in the state contain between 9 and 10 percent renewable fuel from biomass.
“Florida’s repeal of its RFS sends a chilling message that companies developing advanced biofuel and other biotechnology innovat
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted comments in response to the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s third white paper on the Renewable Fuel Standard, “Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts.”
Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section, wrote in the comments, “Given BIO’s broad and diverse set of member companies involved in energy, manufacturing and agricul
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today welcomed the opportunity for public comment on proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) amendments and clarifications, which include new pathway determinations for advanced biofuels such as isobutanol and ethanol from crop residues.
Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section, said, “We appreciate EPA moving forward as rapidly as possible with these program amendments. Companies
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Bipartisan Review of the Renewable Fuel Standard with Examination of Agricultural Impacts.
In a letter addressing the committee’s second white paper, “Agricultural Sector Impacts,” Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section, wrote, “Congress established the RFS to encourage the use of exi
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today welcomed new members Calysta Energy, American Science and Technology Corporation, LanzaTech, The Coca-Cola Company, Lignol Energy Corporation, Neol Biosolutions, and Plum Creek.
Additionally, BIO welcomed Scott Vitters, General Manager, PlantBottle™ Packaging Platform, The Coca-Cola Company to its Industrial and Environmental Section Governing Board. BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section represents companies at eve
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today urged Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) to veto HB 4001/SB 320, which is anticipated to be passed by the Florida legislature next week and repeal the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard. BIO’s letter to Scott says that adoption of the legislation could chill investment not just in the state’s biofuel industry, but also in the larger biotechnology industry.
“Unfortunately, the legislation repealing Florida’s R
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider changes to the proposed RFS Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Quality Assurance Program (QAP) proposal. The agency invited comments on its proposed voluntary quality assurance program, which was drafted to address recent instances of fraudulent RIN generation by three renewable fuel producers.
“The RFS is the single most important federal policy driving investment
The Renewable Fuel Standard was designed to reduce our reliance on foreign oil in transportation; the so-called blend wall is not a reason to abandon it, Brent Erickson, executive vice president of the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) Industrial & Environmental Section told attendees of the Advanced Biofuel Leadership Conference today. The conference runs April 15 -17 in Washington DC.
“The United States still needs alternatives to oil in order to ease consu