The story
The Biofuels Center of North Carolina was established in 2007 following legislation introduced by Representative Jim Crawford and Senator Charlie Albertson. Senate Bill 2051 directed the development of North Carolina's Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership, while House Bill 1990 served as companion legislation.
The strategic plan was developed with input from more than 70 representatives from agriculture, higher education, state government, nonprofit organizations, and industry. The Biofuels Center was created to implement the plan and encourage the development of a biofuels industry in North Carolina.
The General Assembly provided an initial appropriation of $5 million in 2007 and continued to fund the organization through annual appropriations. Additional funding was provided during the 2009–2010 fiscal year, including $4 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds administered through the North Carolina State Energy Office and the U.S. Department of Energy.
In 2013, the General Assembly eliminated state funding for the Biofuels Center. The organization ceased operations later that year.
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