Energy News Items New process could have a big impact on the biodiesel industry Celebrating One Million Energy Star Homes NASEO to Convene Zero-Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium States Get Federal Smart Grid Funds 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available Governors adopt energy road map for Midwest Iowa wind farm to be given federal money Senator would drop land-use from U.S. biofuels rule Iowa Power Fund Board tours Amana Farms Digester EPA announces peer review findings on implementation of Renewable Fuels Standard Program EPA extends public comment period for Renewable Fuels Standard Oat hulls yield cheaper, cleaner power at U of I Iowa is first state to receive energy stimulus dollars EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Increase in Renewable Fuels Smart grid: buzz of the electric power industry US Market for Small Wind Turbines Grew 78% in 2008 With Billions at Stake, Trying to Expand the Meaning of Renewable Energy Backers pleased by Iowa's energy efforts President Obama Announces National Fuel Efficiency Policy EPA Lays out a Plan for the Nation's Increase in Renewable fuels Culver pitches wind energy on NPR talk show Stimulus plan provides boost to green jobs Stimulus dollars to help Iowans make homes energy efficient Governor Culver Promotes Iowa’s Booming Wind Industry At World’s Largest Wind Industry Event Governor Culver Requests Federal Government for E-15 Ethanol Waiver Green Agenda may shift Farm Policy Secretary Chu Announces $93 Million from Recovery Act to Support Wind Energy Projects Energy Needs go on Iowa Stage Obama meets with wind plant workers in Newton Statewatch: Iowa, It's all relative President Obama lays out Plans for High-Speed Train Travel Midwest U.S. Ethanol Plants Use Less Water EPA Seeks E15 Comments Underwriters Laboratories Approves E15 Dispensers Minwind a Farmer-Owned Concept Others Can Put to Work Culver Calls Power Fund Number One Priority DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Biorefinery Projects Stimulus package includes wind power tax credit extension Energy Efficiency Programs Can Realistically Reduce Growth in Electricity Consumption by 22%, According to EPRI