BY Anna SimetFound In:Pellets, Power, ThermalThe U.K. Office of Rail Regulation's consultation period on implementing a freight-specific biomass charge has ended, and the Rail Freight Group is urging the ORR not to proceed with proposals to increase charges paid for rail transport of biomass. READ MORE

BY USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ann Perry Found In:Pellets, ThermalStudies by a USDA scientist have provided a complete cost-benefit breakdown of using switchgrass pellets, which are potentially a cheaper source of energy, instead of fuel oil to heat homes and businesses in the Northeast. READ MORE

BY Alliance for Green Heat Found In:Pellets, ThermalIn 1999, pellet stoves only had an 11 percent share of the stove market. Nine years later in 2008, they had a nearly 43 percent market share. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Advanced FuelsA new report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance analyzed wind and bioenergy resources in the U.S. and Brazil using a lifetime production method, allowing for more accurate comparisons to oil and gas reserves. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Power, ThermalIreland-based Kedco plc has issued an update on its proposed 12 MW Enfield Biomass combined-heat-and-power plant under development in North London. According to Kedco, significant progress had been made on the project to date. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, BiogasThe Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is proposing to restructure the state's renewable portfolio standard (RPS), including significant changes for biomass, landfill gas and anaerobic digestion facilities. READ MORE

BY Kansas State University Found In:Power, Thermal, Advanced FuelsA Kansas State University biochemical engineer is part of a national collaboration working to advance biomass as a leading source for more efficient drop-in biofuels, bio-power and animal feed. The project is described as high risk, high reward. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Biogas, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsIn early March, Bloomberg New Energy Finance published a report outlining its Bioenergy Leadership Forum, which was held in October. The report includes information on the first- and second-generation biofuels, biochemicals, biopower and pellets. READ MORE

BY Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Found In:Power, ThermalA biomass crop production workshop will look at reasons for increased interest in biomass crops for energy in Iowa. The workshop will be held March 19 in Iowa City, Iowa, and focus on miscanthus production for heat and power. READ MORE

BY National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Bill Scanlon Found In:Pellets, Power, Thermal, Advanced Fuels, ChemicalsA screening tool from the U.S. DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory eases and greatly quickens one of the thorniest tasks in the biofuels industry: determining cell wall chemistry to find plants with ideal genes. READ MORE