After a million shot in the arm from oil giant BP back in August, 
second generation cellulosic ethanol pioneer Verenium has started 
production of ethanol from non-food sources such as wood chips, 
grass straw, and trash at their Jennings Louisiana demonstration 
plant. This is the first such plant to begin operation in the US.

http://gas2.org/2009/01/09/first-cellulosic-ethanol-plant-in-usa-up-and-running/#more-1558

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Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida
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