In the February edition of Energy & Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to the latest industry developments, news from local governments to Capitol Hill, grant opportunities, and upcoming events.

This month, the Energy & Clean Technology Practice Group would like to congratulate Mintz Levin clients INEOS Bio and Enerkem, both of whom were chosen to receive loan guarantees as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Biorefinery Assistance Program. The USDA selected INEOS Bio to receive a $75 million loan guarantee to construct a biorefinery capable of producing eight million gallons per year of cellulosic ethanol and having a gross electricity production capacity of six megawatts. The USDA also selected Enerkem to receive an $80 million loan guarantee to build and operate a biorefinery capable of producing 10 million gallons of advanced biofuel per year.