NEWS

Energy.gov

Dr. Ernest Moniz was sworn in as the nation’s 13th Secretary of Energy by Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman in a ceremony this morning for the Department’s employees, kicking off a busy first day that includes briefings on energy and national security as well as remarks to the 2013 Energy Efficiency Global Forum. Moniz was confirmed by the full Senate in a vote of 97-0 on May 16.

MLive

Bioenergy is renewable energy made of materials that are derived from biological sources, such as corn or wood, in addition to other byproducts from agricultural processes. Michigan State University leads research of bioenergies and biofuels through AgBioResearch and the Kellogg Biological Station and partnerships with coalitions such as the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center and the Global Center for Food Systems Innovation.

MIT Technology Review

A novel chemical pathway could address the high cost of transporting cellulosic materials to make diesel fuel.