Vermont Bioenergy Initiative
Bioenergy Initiative Overview & History
The VSJF has applied its market development model to build a lasting and sustainable bioenergy sector in Vermont. The Vermont Bioenergy Initiative (VBI) is a strategic approach to value-added agriculture; supplying farm energy inputs from local resources, since 2003.
Oilseeds & Biodiesel
The Vermont Bioenergy Initiative is helping farms and communities transition away from fossil fuels, become more self sufficient, and save money by growing and processing their own oil-rich seeds and beans to be used for fuel, livestock feed, and specialty oils.
Grass & Biomass Energy
Grass energy research, technology, and innovation offers a local energy option that preserves Vermont's working landscape.
Algae-to-Biofuels
With support from VSJF, several Vermont businesses and research teams are now developing equipment and processes that could contribute to algal biodiesel production in the Northeast and elsewhere.
Education, Outreach & Network Development
From on-farm field days where agronomists, innovators and farmers share their research results and experiences, to technology-specific conferences; these events provide educational and networking opportunities and are at the core of the VSJF market development model.
Bioenergy Resources
VSJF has developed or commissioned various studies, reports, and tools to determine the economic and ecological impact of developing a market for sustainable biofuels in Vermont.