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|OrganizationName= Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)
|OrganizationName=Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI)
|OrganizationType= Research and Development Agencies
|OrganizationType=Research and Development Agencies
|Mission= GLBRC's mission is to perform basic research that generates technology to convert cellulosic biomass into advanced biofuels and bioproducts that are economically viable and environmentally sustainable. This work aims to provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals.
|Mission=The mission of CBI is to accelerate the domestication of bioenergy-relevant plants and microbes to enable high-impact, value-added fuels and coproduct development across the bioenergy supply chain. It focuses on creating sustainable, cost-effective biofuels and bioproducts from biomass.
|OrganizationExecutive= Director
|ParentOrganization=Oak Ridge National Laboratory
|Employees= 400
|TopOrganization=U.S. Department of Energy
|Budget= $27,500,000 (Fiscal Year 2023)
|Employees=300
|Website= https://www.glbrc.org
|Budget=$40,000,000 (Fiscal Year 2023)
|Services= Biofuel research; Biomass conversion; Crop engineering; Microbial engineering; Sustainability research
|OrganizationExecutive=Chief Executive Officer
|ParentOrganization= Office of Biological and Environmental Research
|Services=Plant genomics; Microbe engineering; Biomass conversion; Biofuels production; Bioproducts development
|TopOrganization= U.S. Department of Energy
|HeadquartersLocation=35.93157, -84.30865
|CreationLegislation=
|HeadquartersAddress=1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
|Regulations=
|Website=https://cbi.ornl.gov
|HeadquartersLocation= 43.072820, -89.412876
|HeadquartersAddress= 1552 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726
}}
}}
'''Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI)''' is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Research Centers, led by [[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]] (ORNL).


'''Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC)''' is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Research Centers, focusing on the development of sustainable biofuels and bioproducts from cellulosic biomass. It brings together researchers from various disciplines to tackle the scientific challenges of creating economically viable and environmentally sustainable bioenergy solutions.
It focuses on revolutionizing the production of biofuels and bioproducts by improving plant and microbial genetics and engineering processes for biomass conversion.


{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.glbrc.org}}
{{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cbi.ornl.gov}}


==Mission==
==Mission==


The mission of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is to conduct basic research that leads to the development of technologies for converting lignocellulosic biomass into advanced biofuels and bioproducts. GLBRC seeks to create sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support rural economies while ensuring environmental stewardship{{cite web |url=https://www.glbrc.org/about/mission |title=About GLBRC - Mission |publisher= Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
CBI's mission is to advance the science and technology for producing bioenergy and bioproducts in a sustainable and economically viable manner. This involves using advanced genomic and engineering techniques to enhance biomass feedstocks and develop novel conversion methods that leverage both plants and microbes to produce fuels and high-value coproducts{{cite web |url=https://cbi.ornl.gov/about/ |title=About CBI |publisher= Center for Bioenergy Innovation |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.


==Parent organization==
==Parent organization==


GLBRC is led by the [https://www.wisc.edu University of Wisconsin–Madison], with Michigan State University as a primary partner. It is funded by the [https://www.energy.gov/science/office-science U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science], making it part of a network of Bioenergy Research Centers aimed at advancing the nation's bioenergy capabilities{{cite web |url=https://www.glbrc.org/about/partners |title=About GLBRC - Partners |publisher= Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
CBI is led by [[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]] (ORNL), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's [[Office of Science]]. This relationship positions CBI within a broader network of scientific endeavors aimed at advancing energy technologies.


==Legislation==
==Legislation==


GLBRC was established without specific legislation but through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science as part of the initiative to promote bioenergy research.
CBI was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy without specific legislative creation, reflecting the DOE's commitment to advancing bioenergy research.


==Partners==
==Partners==


* [https://www.msu.edu Michigan State University]
* Various academic institutions for collaborative research
* Various academic institutions for collaborative research
* Industry partners for technology transfer
* Industry partners for technology transfer and commercialization
* Other research institutions within the DOE's Bioenergy Research Centers network


==Number of employees==
==Number of employees==


GLBRC employs approximately 400 researchers, students, and staff across its collaborative network{{cite web |url=https://www.glbrc.org/about/team |title=About GLBRC - Team |publisher= Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
CBI has approximately 300 researchers, scientists, and support staff involved in its operations{{cite web |url=https://cbi.ornl.gov/team/ |title=Team - Center for Bioenergy Innovation |publisher= Center for Bioenergy Innovation |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.


==Organization structure==
==Organization structure==


GLBRC's structure focuses on multidisciplinary research, integrating:
CBI's structure focuses on integrating:


* **Sustainability Research** for assessing the environmental impact of bioenergy crops.
* **Plant Genomics and Bioengineering**: To develop high-yielding, sustainable biomass crops.
* **Plant Science** to engineer crops for better biofuel production.
* **Microbial Engineering**: For efficient biomass conversion into biofuels and bioproducts.
* **Microbial Conversion** to optimize the conversion of biomass into biofuels.
* **Biomass Deconstruction**: To advance methods for breaking down plant material into fermentable sugars.
* **Deconstruction and Conversion** for developing efficient biomass processing technologies.


===Leader===
===Leader===


The GLBRC is led by a [https://www.glbrc.org/about/leadership Director].
CBI is headed by a [https://cbi.ornl.gov/team/ Chief Executive Officer].


===Divisions===
===Divisions===
 
* Plant Genomics and Bioengineering
The center operates through various research areas rather than traditional divisions:
* Microbial Engineering and Conversion
 
* Biomass Deconstruction and Processing{{cite web |url=https://cbi.ornl.gov/research/ |title=Research Areas |publisher= Center for Bioenergy Innovation |access-date=February 5, 2025}}
* Sustainability Research
* Plant Science
* Microbial Conversion  
* Deconstruction and Conversion{{cite web |url=https://www.glbrc.org/research/overview |title=GLBRC Research Overview |publisher= Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.


==List of programs==
==List of programs==


* Bioenergy Crops Research
* Genomic Selection for Bioenergy Crops
* Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production
* Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production
* Biomass Conversion Technologies
* Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development


==Last total enacted budget==
==Last total enacted budget==


GLBRC received $27,500,000 for Fiscal Year 2023 from the U.S. Department of Energy{{cite web |url=https://news.wisc.edu/doe-renews-funding-for-great-lakes-bioenergy-research-center-uw-madison-hub-to-receive-27-5-million-for-2023/ |title=DOE renews funding for Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center; UW–Madison hub to receive $27.5 million for 2023 |publisher= University of Wisconsin-Madison |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.
CBI received $40,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2023 from the U.S. Department of Energy{{cite web |url=https://www.ornl.gov/news/doe-funds-center-bioenergy-innovation-ornl-accelerate-biofuels-bioproducts-research |title=DOE funds Center for Bioenergy Innovation at ORNL to accelerate biofuels, bioproducts research |publisher= Oak Ridge National Laboratory |access-date=February 5, 2025}}.


==Staff==
==Staff==


GLBRC has around 400 scientists, students, and staff involved in its research programs, spread across its partner institutions.
The center employs around 300 individuals, including scientists, postdocs, students, and support staff, working across various research themes.


==Funding==
==Funding==


Funding for GLBRC comes primarily from the U.S. Department of Energy, with periodic renewals based on research outcomes and national priorities in energy research. The center has been funded since its establishment in 2007.
CBI's primary funding source is the U.S. Department of Energy, with grants supporting their research activities. This funding reflects the DOE's ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions.


==Services provided==
==Services provided==


GLBRC provides research services centered around biofuel and bioproduct innovation, including the development of new plant varieties, microbial processes for biomass conversion, and sustainability assessments to ensure that bioenergy practices are environmentally sound.
CBI provides research services aimed at developing innovative technologies for biofuel and bioproduct production, from enhancing plant genetics to designing efficient microbial systems for conversion, all while considering sustainability and economic viability.


==Regulations overseen==
==Regulations overseen==


GLBRC does not oversee regulations directly but rather conducts research that informs policy and regulatory frameworks related to bioenergy and sustainability.
CBI does not directly oversee regulations but conducts research that influences policy and regulatory considerations in the bioenergy sector.


==Headquarters address==
==Headquarters address==


1552 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726
1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830


==History==
==History==


Established in 2007 by the U.S. Department of Energy, GLBRC has been at the forefront of bioenergy research, aiming to develop technologies for creating biofuels from non-food biomass. Over the years, it has expanded its research scope to include not only biofuels but also bioproducts, focusing on sustainability and economic viability.
CBI was established to continue the legacy of bioenergy research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, building upon the successes of previous DOE-funded bioenergy research centers. Its inception was driven by the need to make bioenergy more viable and sustainable, focusing on both scientific research and practical applications.


==External links==
==External links==


* [https://www.glbrc.org Official Website]
* [https://cbi.ornl.gov Official Website]
* [[wikipedia:Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center]]
* [[wikipedia:Center for Bioenergy Innovation]]


==References==
==References==

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Center for Bioenergy Innovation
Type: Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Top organization: U.S. Department of Energy
Employees: 300
Executive: Chief Executive Officer
Budget: $40,000,000 (Fiscal Year 2023)
Address: 1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Website: https://cbi.ornl.gov
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
The mission of CBI is to accelerate the domestication of bioenergy-relevant plants and microbes to enable high-impact, value-added fuels and coproduct development across the bioenergy supply chain. It focuses on creating sustainable, cost-effective biofuels and bioproducts from biomass.
Services

Plant genomics; Microbe engineering; Biomass conversion; Biofuels production; Bioproducts development

Regulations

Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Research Centers, led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

It focuses on revolutionizing the production of biofuels and bioproducts by improving plant and microbial genetics and engineering processes for biomass conversion.

Official Site

Mission

CBI's mission is to advance the science and technology for producing bioenergy and bioproducts in a sustainable and economically viable manner. This involves using advanced genomic and engineering techniques to enhance biomass feedstocks and develop novel conversion methods that leverage both plants and microbes to produce fuels and high-value coproducts"About CBI". Center for Bioenergy Innovation. https://cbi.ornl.gov/about/. .

Parent organization

CBI is led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. This relationship positions CBI within a broader network of scientific endeavors aimed at advancing energy technologies.

Legislation

CBI was established through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy without specific legislative creation, reflecting the DOE's commitment to advancing bioenergy research.

Partners

  • Various academic institutions for collaborative research
  • Industry partners for technology transfer and commercialization
  • Other research institutions within the DOE's Bioenergy Research Centers network

Number of employees

CBI has approximately 300 researchers, scientists, and support staff involved in its operations"Team - Center for Bioenergy Innovation". Center for Bioenergy Innovation. https://cbi.ornl.gov/team/. .

Organization structure

CBI's structure focuses on integrating:

  • **Plant Genomics and Bioengineering**: To develop high-yielding, sustainable biomass crops.
  • **Microbial Engineering**: For efficient biomass conversion into biofuels and bioproducts.
  • **Biomass Deconstruction**: To advance methods for breaking down plant material into fermentable sugars.

Leader

CBI is headed by a Chief Executive Officer.

Divisions

List of programs

  • Genomic Selection for Bioenergy Crops
  • Microbial Engineering for Biofuel Production
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development

Last total enacted budget

CBI received $40,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2023 from the U.S. Department of Energy"DOE funds Center for Bioenergy Innovation at ORNL to accelerate biofuels, bioproducts research". Oak Ridge National Laboratory. https://www.ornl.gov/news/doe-funds-center-bioenergy-innovation-ornl-accelerate-biofuels-bioproducts-research. .

Staff

The center employs around 300 individuals, including scientists, postdocs, students, and support staff, working across various research themes.

Funding

CBI's primary funding source is the U.S. Department of Energy, with grants supporting their research activities. This funding reflects the DOE's ongoing commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Services provided

CBI provides research services aimed at developing innovative technologies for biofuel and bioproduct production, from enhancing plant genetics to designing efficient microbial systems for conversion, all while considering sustainability and economic viability.

Regulations overseen

CBI does not directly oversee regulations but conducts research that influences policy and regulatory considerations in the bioenergy sector.

Headquarters address

1 Bethel Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

History

CBI was established to continue the legacy of bioenergy research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, building upon the successes of previous DOE-funded bioenergy research centers. Its inception was driven by the need to make bioenergy more viable and sustainable, focusing on both scientific research and practical applications.

External links

References