UPDATED: Senate passes tax plan that extends 1603 Program
December 10, 2010
The Senate passed a tax bill that includes a beneficial component for developing the biomass power industry--a continued Section 1603 Program, which extends the start-of-construction deadline for the cash grant in lieu of tax credit program.
Boiler MACT: EPA's Request for More Time Makes Sense
By Rona Johnson
December 10, 2010
The U.S. EPA has asked a federal judge for a 15-month extension for releasing the boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rules (see “EPA asks for boiler MACT rule extension� in this week's newsletter).
BPA applauds EPA decision to postpone boiler MACT ruling
By Biomass Power Association
December 09, 2010
The Biomass Power Association applauds the U.S. EPA for extending the deadline for decision on the re-proposed boiler MACT ruling. This delay will allow the EPA to thoroughly assess the potential effects of this rule across the United States.
Federal export initiative targets wood pellets and chips
December 09, 2010
A recent government report has targeted wood pellets as one of the most promising export markets for U.S. companies, and the USDA intends to expand its annual report on biofuels to include analysis on wood pellets and chips in relevant countries.
Tour to showcase Washington CHP, AD facilities
December 09, 2010
The U.S. has tremendous untapped potential for biomass-fired district heating networks. Tour participants at the Pacific West Biomass Conference & Trade Show in Seattle will have the opportunity to see firsthand how such an operation functions.
TAM Airlines, Curcas Diesel Brasil and Brazil Ecodiesel have formed a collaborative alliance to conduct feasibility studies for an integrated project to produce sustainable biokerosene jet fuel in Brazil.
Associate Editor Luke Geiver has been following the situation with the renewable diesel and biodiesel tax credits, which have been expired for nearly a year now. There may be one last shot for renewal.
Lakewood, Colo.-based ZeaChem Inc. achieved two key financial milestones that will help bring online its 250,000 gallon-per-year demonstration-scale biorefinery.
Although the U.S. biodiesel industry has struggled since the lapse of the $1 per gallon tax credit, renewable identification number (RIN) prices are currently trading high enough to fill that void.
A first of its kind bench-scale reactor system for cellulosic biomass pretreatment is now ready for use, and Pennsylvania State University will be the first to use it.
EPA asks for boiler MACT rule extension
December 08, 2010
In a move that has the biomass industry talking, the U.S. EPA has filed a motion with the federal District Court for the District of Columbia seeking an extension of the current schedule for issuing the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule.
Gainesville biomass project clears regulatory hurdles
By Gainesville Renewable Energy Center
December 08, 2010
The Florida Power Plant Siting Board, composed of the governor and the independently elected members of the Cabinet, unanimously approved the site application for Gainesville Renewable Energy Center's proposed biomass power plant in Gainesville.
German airline Lufthansa has announced plans to fuel select commercial passenger flights with a 50-50 mix of biofuel and traditional kerosene jet fuel.
A new algae-based biodiesel project is underway in Chile. On Dec. 3 Chile-based E-CL announced that a corporate technological consortium, Algae Fuel S.A., is pursuing a project to produce second-generation biodiesel from microalgae.
Taylor Biomass holds groundbreaking ceremony in NY
December 07, 2010
Taylor Biomass President and CEO Jim Taylor officially broke ground on a 20-megawatt biomass gasification plant in Montgomery, N.Y., on Dec. 6, accompanied by project supporters U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y.
Utilities carbon emission appeal goes to Supreme Court
December 07, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal from five of the country's largest power companies, together challenging a ruling by the federal appeals court in New York that they can be sued to curb their carbon dioxide emissions.
Lame-duck deliberations may include VEETC
December 06, 2010
Things are heating up in the lame-duck Congress regarding tax breaks. Sen. Baucus included language in a bill that was shot down in a Saturday vote in the Senate. Here's hoping some version of these tax credits get included in compromise bills worked out over the remaining days of the session.
Supporters Turn Out for Wisconsin Biomass Project
By Rona Johnson
December 06, 2010
The first thing I do when I get to work in the morning is scour the Internet for biomass-related stories. On Wednesday, the first biomass-related headline I saw said, "Supporters outnumber opponents at biomass public hearing."
Attendees of the 7th annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit, held Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in Gatineau, Quebec, spent much of the three-day event discussing a comprehensive path forward for the Canadian biofuels industry.
The number of biomass applications might be massive, but for some, there's one approach that offers the best long-term value of all—liquid renewable fuels, according to John Plaza, president and CEO of Imperium Renewables.
NABC explains its 3-year goal
December 03, 2010
The National Advanced Biofuels Consortium states that in three years it expects to have developed a pilot-ready process that utilizes lignocellulosic biomass for conversion into advanced biofuels.
Leaders in the advanced biofuel and bioproducts sector are stressing the need for federal lawmakers to develop parity in the tax code and federal policy.
Neste Oil has announced the start-up of its new renewable diesel plant in Singapore. Production at the facility will be ramped up on a phased basis.
Biomass energy developers, farmers and landowners will get the chance to learn more about growing miscanthus as an energy crop at the first Freedom Giant Miscanthus Field Day.
A team of University of Massachusetts-Amherst chemical engineers has developed a novel process to produce high-volume biobased olefins and aromatics from woody biomass and other agricultural residues.
Xcel halts Bay Front biomass power conversion
December 02, 2010
After months of research, Xcel Energy has notified the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin that it will not convert the third boiler at its Bay Front Power Plant in Ashland to biomass as previously planned, mainly due to cost considerations.
Repreve to host Freedom Giant Miscanthus Field Day
By Bryan Sims
December 02, 2010
Biomass energy developers, farmers and landowners will have an opportunity to learn more about growing miscanthus as an energy crop at the first Freedom Giant Miscanthus Field Day hosted by Repreve Renewables LLC in Soperton, Ga., on Jan. 13.
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