<p>According Energy Secretary Steven Chu: &ldquo;The selected projects will help make bioenergy production from renewable resources more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. This work will also benefit rural America by leading to new processing plants and new opportunities for U.S. farmers and foresters.&rdquo; </p><p>See DOE <a href="http://www.energy.gov/news2009/8283.htm">report</a> for full information.</p>