The BIO International returns to San Diego June 23 – 26, 2014 and this is a great opportunity to connect with leaders globally and give the world a look at the amazing work happening here in Arizona.Continue reading
Category Archives: Energy
Gary Dirks appointed director of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability
Gary Dirks, director of Arizona State University’s LightWorks Initiative and former president of BP China and BP Pacific-Asia, has been appointed director of ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS), with the goal of expanding the global impact of ASU.Continue reading
Making a Difference: AZBio Advocacy in Support of BioFuels Initiatives
When AZBio and AZBio Members work together with our partners across the country, we can make a difference. AZBio member Robert Shatz of Arizona CarbonTech Cooperative, Inc. shares a real-world example of advocacy and partnership in action.Continue reading
Bio Applauds EPA for Standing Up For US Biofuel Companies
BIO Applauds EPA’s Rejection of a Petition to Retroactively Waive the 2011 Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today expressed support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s denial of a January 2012 petition by petroleum industry representatives to retroactively waive the 2011 cellulosic biofuel Renewable Volume Obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Continue reading
Heliae expanding algae bioscience production operations in Gilbert
Heliae plant will mass-produce algae for multiple uses Continue reading
BIO Press Releases Highlight Push to Support BioFuels
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is actively engaging with Congress to support industrial biotechnology efforts across the country as things heat up on The Hill. Continue reading
Arizona Legislature Supports Algae Growth as a form of Agriculture
New law creates a favorable tax environment for growth of Algae for biofuels and otehr applications.Continue reading
Living Beyond 100 – A look at the past and a glimpse of the future
On February 14, 2012, Arizona celebrated its State Centennial. Days before that momentous event, Shane C. Burgess, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Science at the University of Arizona shared a look at what it means to live to 100 and what it might mean if we do.Continue reading
City of Maricopa sheds light on the future economy
The City of Maricopa’s 5th Annual Economic Development Summit sheds light on new developments and the future economy.
On Thursday December 8, 2011, the City of Maricopa held its 5th Annual Economic Development Summit. Over 100 attendees were present, representating the development, land investment, business, and real estate sectors as well as local stakeholder group.Continue reading