Algae As A Biodiesel Feedstock

May 22, 2008

U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) Viewed A Renewable Energy Demonstration in Opelika

U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions took part in a demonstration of alternative energy technology at Eastwood Christian School in Opelika at 1:15 p.m. CT on May 30.

Sessions was briefed on the technology in use at the school which utilizes algae as a source of renewable fuel.

Sessions is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

The event was the last in a 14-stop, week-long energy tour of Alabama. Sessions is using the tour to highlight the need for a comprehensive national energy program that focuses on increasing production of American energy, developing new technology to improve efficiency and conservation, and transitioning to greater usage of clean, reliable American-based nuclear power.

EVENT INFORMATION

Who: U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL)

What: Demonstration of Algae-based Renewable Energy Technology

When: Friday, May 30 at 1:15 – 2:45 PM CT

Where: Eastwood Christian School/Unified Fuels - 2176 Lee Road 183 - Opelika, Alabama

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U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) serves on four committees – Armed Services, Judiciary, Energy and Natural Resources, and Budget.
Visit his website at www.sessions.senate.gov.
For further information, please contact Senator Sessions’ press office at (202) 224-4124.