Membership Information
Who is membership open to?
Membership is open to for-profit and non-profit organizations and is open to all individuals including investors, researchers, producers, end-users, and technology suppliers.
Who supports the Algal Biomass Organization?
The Organization is supported financially by member organizations and individuals, as well as grants and donations from private, corporate, and government entities.
Annual Memberships are available at the following levels:
Platinum Member - $10,000
Gold Member - $5,000
Corporate / Organization Member - $2,000
Individual Member - $500
Academic / Education Member - $100
Student Member - $50 (Non-Voting Status)
For information regarding membership benefits, please view: MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Supporting Organization Memberships
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Algae in the News
Algal Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study
ABO believes that reliance on obsolete data and faulty assumptions undermines all conclusions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 25, 2010) - The Algal Biomass Organization, today challenged the conclusions of a published report in Environmental Science and Technology claiming that “conventional crops have lower environmental impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and water.” The report was based upon obsolete data and grossly outdated business models, and overlooked tremendous improvements in technology and processes across the production cycle. ABO strongly believes that these obsolete data and faulty assumptions seriously undermine the credibility of the study’s conclusions. View Full Story
Reps. Harry Teague (D-N.M.), Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) and Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) Introduce Bill to Boost Algae Biofuels
Congressional efforts are continuing to ensure that algae-based biofuels qualify for federal tax credits. Several companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., believe algae might one day become a major feedstock for renewable fuels.
Executive Director Mary Rosenthal Testifies Before Congress on Benefits of Algae-Based Fuels
On behalf of its more than 170 members, the ABO's Executive Director Mary Rosenthal testified before Congress today on potential of algae-based fuels to reduce carbon emissions, create jobs and increase U.S. energy independence. She also commented on steps legislators can take to ensure algae-based fuels receive benefits and financial incentives similar to those afforded to other biofuel feedstocks. More
Quick Link to ABO Testimony