The Office of Bioenergy Programs at the University of Tennessee is actively working toward a secure and sustainable energy future for the state and nation. Housed in the Institute of Agriculture, the Office of Bioenergy Programs coordinates a variety of research, development, and outreach programs, all involving bioenergy.

The Institute of Agriculture has research programs in biomass feedstock development and production, biomass pretreatment and processing, biomass conversion technologies, and biobased products, such as fuels, polymers, and chemicals.

Use the links below and/or to the left to learn more about the Office of Bioenergy Programs' efforts to harness the power of biomass for a more energy independent America and to revitalize rural communities across the landscape.

The Tennessee Biofuels Initiative

Southeastern Sun Grant Center

BioSucceed