On 8 December 2011, the Biofuels Center will convene a meeting around the development of civic and small-scale biofuels projects in North Carolina. Those interested in developing and learning more about local biofuel projects at the community and regional level are encouraged to attend. Panelists will include local government officials and staff, farmers, and biofuels producers.

North Carolina already has in place a number of local biofuels projects under the leadership of cities, counties and community organizations. These innovative projects include: utilizing landfill space in Catawba County to grow energy crops; the City of Raleigh growing energy crops on wastewater application land; and Gaston County producing its own biodiesel for use in the county school buses.

The meeting represents the first time participants will have a chance to share success stories, identify challenges and highlight opportunities for new biofuels projects across the state.

Find out more here.