Two energy projects receive grants

BOULDER – About $9 million was awarded to University of Colorado at Boulder-related energy endeavors through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Boulder-based OPX Biotechnologies Inc., a company formed using technology developed at CU, was awarded $6 million while CU was awarded $3.14 million.

“Colorado universities and businesses continue to prove that they are leaders in developing cutting-edge technologies that reduce energy consumption and protect the environment,” Gov. Bill Ritter said in a statement.

OPX was awarded the $6 million to develop microorganisms that produce low-cost biofuel from hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The company will also explore catalysts that could convert…