Bioenergy Technologies Office

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Bioenergy Technologies Office
Type: Government Agency
Parent organization: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget: $239M (Fiscal Year 2024)[2]
Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) within the U.S. Department of Energy works to develop and demonstrate advanced bioenergy technologies that can be deployed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and create economic opportunities. BETO's mission is to catalyze the production of cost-competitive, domestic biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower from abundant, sustainable biomass resources.[1]
Services

Research and Development; Demonstration Projects; Education and Workforce Development;

Regulations

Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is dedicated to advancing the use of bioenergy as a sustainable, renewable energy source, focusing on the conversion of biomass into biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts.[1]

Official Site

Mission

BETO's mission is to transform the nation's biomass resources into viable energy solutions that are economically competitive and environmentally beneficial. By supporting research, development, and demonstration, BETO aims to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, cut carbon emissions, and spur job growth in rural communities.[1]

Parent organization

BETO operates under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Legislation

BETO's funding is through DOE's annual budget process, without specific legislation for its establishment, but it aligns with broader energy policy goals.[3]

Partners

BETO collaborates with:

  • Industry for technology commercialization and deployment[4]
  • National Laboratories for research and development support[5]
  • Universities and colleges for educational and research initiatives[6]

Number of employees

Specific employee numbers for BETO are not publicly listed, but it operates with a team dedicated to bioenergy initiatives.

Organization structure

BETO's structure includes:

  • Feedstock Supply and Logistics for sustainable biomass supply chains.
  • Conversion Research and Development for transforming biomass into energy.
  • Demonstration and Market Transformation for scaling up technologies.

Leader

BETO is led by a Director.[7]

Divisions

The office includes:

  • Research and Development to innovate bioenergy technologies.
  • Deployment to facilitate market entry of new technologies.[8]

List of programs

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge[9]
  • Bioenergy Technologies Incubator[10]
  • Algae Biofuels Consortium[11]

Last total enacted budget

For Fiscal Year 2024, BETO's budget was approximately $239 million.[2]

Staff

While specific staff numbers are not disclosed, BETO involves a team of experts managing various research, development, and demonstration projects.

Funding

BETO's funding comes from DOE appropriations, aimed at advancing bioenergy through R&D, demonstration projects, and supporting the bioeconomy.[12]

Services provided

BETO provides services including funding for research into new bioenergy technologies, technical assistance for bioenergy projects, educational programs to build workforce capacity, and support for the commercialization of biofuels and bioproducts.[13]

Regulations overseen

BETO does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy and standards in the bioenergy sector through its research and partnerships, contributing to environmental, safety, and economic guidelines.[14]

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

BETO has been instrumental in advancing bioenergy technologies, focusing on creating a sustainable, economically viable bioenergy sector in the U.S., from biomass sourcing to end-use applications.[15]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Department of Energy. "About the Bioenergy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Department of Energy. "FY 2024 Congressional Budget Justification: Bioenergy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Budget Authority". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Partnerships". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  5. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "National Laboratories". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  6. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Education". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  7. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Meet the Team: Bioenergy Technologies Office". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  8. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Programs". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  9. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  10. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Bioenergy Technologies Incubator". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  11. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Algae Biofuels Consortium". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  12. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Funding Opportunities". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  13. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Services". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  14. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Regulations". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  15. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "History". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
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