BY Chris Wiberg Found In:Pellets, ThermalThe ENplus quality certification scheme serves an important role for U.S. wood pellet producers, but there is at least one key issue that has limited its adoption within the U.S. READ MORE

BY U.S. Department of Energy Found In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsThe DOE has announced a compendium of new research that explores how grinding, sifting, drying, pelletizing and chemically treating biomass before it reaches the biorefinery could help solve big challenges plaguing today's bioenergy industry. READ MORE

BY Holger Streetz Found In:PelletsSometimes, the goals of the plant manager and the maintenance manager are opposing. A good maintenance plan helps clear the mist. READ MORE

BY Anna SimetFound In:Pellets, ThermalDesign and operation of a successful wood pellet plant boils down to experience and attention to detail, with a heavy focus on fiber. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, BiogasA recent letter authored by the chair of the U.S. EPA’s SAB and addressed to Administrator Wheeler outlines the SAB’s findings with regard to its review of the EPA’s 2014 Framework for Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Stationary Sources. READ MORE

BY Pinnacle Renewable Energy Found In:PelletsPinnacle Renewable Energy announced that it resumed production of wood pellets at its facility in Entwistle, Alberta, using dry fiber on March 29. The company also announced a new long-term, take-or-pay contract with Sumitomo Corp. READ MORE

BY June Breneman Found In:Pellets, ThermalNRRI is experimenting with a variety of pellet shapes and binders to create enhanced BTU output biomass-based fuel products. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced FuelsThe National Association of State Energy Officials and the Energy Futures Initiative released a report in March that details current employment in a variety of U.S. energy sectors, including ethanol, other biofuels and bioenergy. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced FuelsERA has announced funding to support several projects through its Partnership Intake Program, including a biorefinery that will produce ethanol and biogas and a technology that will utilize biomass waste materials in the production of wood biomass. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsThe U.S. Department of Energy has announced its Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee will meet March 27-28 in Arlington, Virginia. The event is open to members of the public. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, BiogasThe U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the March edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting that nonhydropower renewables will provide 11 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 13 percent next year. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsBiomass consumption in the Netherlands is expected to grow from 1.8 million metric tons in 2018 to about 2.3 million tons in 2020, according to a report filed by the Dutch government with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network. READ MORE

BY Anna Simet Found In:Pellets, ThermalNew York pellet producer Curran Renewable Energy and its associated businesses have deep roots in forestry, and long-term plans for further growth. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PelletsThe U.S. exported 6.04 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2018, up approximately 17 percent when compared to the 5.14 million metric tons exported in 2017, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on March 6. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, ThermalA bipartisan group of lawmakers renewed efforts to establish an investment tax credit for high-efficiency wood heating installations in late February with the reintroduction of the Biomass Thermal Utilization (BTU) Act. READ MORE