Project team

Virent Energy Systems will leverage the transformational advantages of the APR platform to enable economical use of biomass to produce carbon-neutral hydrogen, fuel gas, liquid fuels or value added chemicals. Virent will play a significant role in accelerating the adoption of biomass based renewable energy solutions by providing cost competitive distributed generating systems.

Madison Gas and Electric is a public utility that generates and distributes electricity to nearly 132,000 customers in Dane County and purchases and distributes natural gas to more than 129,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE has served the Madison area since 1896.

The Energy Center of Wisconsin develops solutions to energy challenges that promote economic and environmental sustainability through innovative research and education. The Energy Center envisions the efficient use of energy resources, a healthy environment, and a strong economy.

The U.S. Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.