USDA launches renewable energy data website

Ethanal Producer Magazine
By Kris Bevill January 19, 2012

The USDA has launched a new energy website at www.usda.gov/energy dedicated to providing information and statistics related to the agency’s energy efficiency and renewable energy data. Included in the site’s offerings are three new instruments—the USDA Renewable Energy Investment Map, the Renewable Energy Tool and an Energy Matrix—designed to allow users to view USDA energy investments, analyze biofuels and bioenergy data and to provide interested parties with information related to the USDA’s various energy programs.

“Improving and modernizing access to USDA energy data and resources is essential in today’s highly competitive rural business environment,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said in a statement. “Farmers, ranchers and small businesses across the country will benefit from easier navigation and retrieval of energy and renewable energy investments data and funding opportunities.”

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