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Improved air quality leads to fewer burning bans

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Published on 03/01/2013 - 1:41 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

There were fewer residential wood-burning bans this winter thanks to healthier air quality in the San Joaquin Valley.

Mendota beet ethanol plant gets $5M grant

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Published on 02/28/2013 - 3:51 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

A planned Mendota biorefinery plans to convert sugar beets into advanced ethanol biofuelThe California Energy Commission today awarded $5 million to support the design and construction of a Mendota biorefinery that will source local beet crops to make ethanol.

Mendota beet ethanol plant waits on $5M grant

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Published on 02/27/2013 - 5:13 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno County’s beet crop could see a resurgence due to an ethanol pilot project.Developers of a planned biorefinery in Mendota are hoping to get $5 million from the California Energy Commission as part of a program to encourage the development of alternative fuels.

Agency predicts 137K delta habitat restoration jobs

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Published on 02/27/2013 - 2:56 pm
Written by Business Journal Staff

As many as 137,000 new jobs will result from habitat restoration and the construction of twin tunnels as part of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, according to a study released today by the California Natural Resources Agency.

Truck emissions inspectors scour Fresno area

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Published on 02/26/2013 - 5:32 pm
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

California Air Resources Board inspectors check a truck engine for compliance with the Truck and Bus regulationTeams of inspectors from the California Air Resources Board were in Fresno today checking big rig engines for compliance with the agency's Truck and Bus regulation.

Pixley ethanol plant makes deal for sorghum

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Published on 02/26/2013 - 1:29 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Cheaper to grow and more water efficient than corn, sorghum is becoming a popular fodder in which to make ethanolCalgren Renewable Fuels, the Valley's only ethanol production plant, may now have a healthy supply of sorghum for its operations following a new deal struck up with a leading innovator in the crop.

Fresno event touts energy upgrade financing

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Published on 02/21/2013 - 2:08 pm
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

Water and energy upgrades can be costly, but several financing options were offered to property owners today during a special event by the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County.

Fresno nonprofit to recognize green leaders

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Published on 02/19/2013 - 12:13 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Interntional Green Industry Hall of Fame was created in 2010 by Fresno businessman Sam GeilThe International Green Industry Hall of Fame will honor five businesses and organizations as well as four individuals for their devotion to environmental causes during a ceremony on March 12 in Stockton.

Fresno biodiesel plant gets $6M grant

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Published on 02/15/2013 - 1:41 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

A planned biodiesel production facility will begin operating next year thanks to a $6-million grant approved this week by the California Energy Commission.

Report: Fresno solar sales jump 75%

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Published on 02/13/2013 - 9:44 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Solar sales jumped 75 percent in Fresno and 80 percent in Clovis in 2012Fresno and Clovis topped most other cities in the state in the sale of solar systems last year, according to a new report by San Francisco solar company Sunrun and PV Solar Report.