Bioenergy Research

CALS Bioenergy Feedstock Project > Research

Research on biomass is being conducted all across the United States. Studies are currently being conducted to identify potential plant varieties, economic feasibility for agricultural producers, transportation and storage challenges, best management practices for crops and renewable energy production technology. Research is underway in university, industry and federal labs and field sites.

Small Plot Trials in Tompkins County
Late Summer 2007

Additional Information

Cornell University Energy Impact Statement (PDF)

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University is at the forefront of research efforts whose long-term impact will be to supply sufficient energy to sustain and expand economic prosperity over the next 20 years while reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The vision is to produce technologies necessary to enable the production of high-quality, environmentally friendly liquid fuels from sustainable resources.

Publications

BIG RED’S BIG GREEN INITIATIVES (PDF)

Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Science's Vision for the Bioenergy Future