Mascoma moves HQ to R&D center in NH to streamline development, reduce carbon, costs

In Massachusetts, cellulosic ethanol developer Mascoma announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Boston to a new R&D facility in Lebanon, NH. The company said that the move will streamline technology transfer, decrease the company’s carbon footprint from executive travel, and reduce administration costs.

The company operates a demonstration-scale plant in Rome, NY and is developing a commercial-scale plant in Kinross, Michigan expected to commence construction in 20102. 12-15 staff positions will be eliminated in Boston due to the move, although some will be recreated in Lebanon.

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