DOE moves on methane, biofuels amid infrastructure debate

The Department of Energy (DOE) has approved funding for two projects to cut methane emissions and develop biofuels for use in airplanes and maritime shipping as part of the Biden administration’s climate agenda, with senior officials touting the move as a preview of its broader infrastructure proposal. “Today we are announcing another two funding opportunities for clean energy technology,” said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at an April 8 White House press briefing. “One of them is to create next-generation biofuels...