There is an interesting post on IndustryWeek.com, "Sustainable Ethanol Industry Rapidly Forming in U.S."
Some of the points raised concerning the direction that we can expect the United States to head in regards to alternative fuels and in particular cellulosic ethanol are very interesting. In particular is the note on President Obama's nomination of Steven Koonin, chief scientist at BP, to the Undersecretary of Science position.
BP is a company that I've followed since my attending the ethanol conference in Washington D.C. a couple years ago. I was impressed with what BP was already doing in regards to alternative fuel and in particular their research into ethanol production.
With the anticipated acceptance of Steven Koonin to the Undersecretary of Science position, it will be very interesting to follow his success in helping move forward the cellulosic ethanol portion of the alternative fuels and energy initiatives that will be greatly expanded with the new government funding and focus.
For those following alternative energy, here are links to a number of excellent short videos that may be of interest - part of Fortune Magazine's "Business of Green Sustainability, the environment and success" series:
