
Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Ga.
February 11, 2026
BY Office of Rep. Rick W. Allen
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Approximately 1.622 million U.S. households are expected to use wood as a primary heating fuel in 2026, down 4% when compared to last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information’s annual Winter Fuels Outlook, released Oct. 6.
New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority on Oct. 1 announced it is investing in five new wood energy aggregation facilities and four projects that aim to produce torrefied biomass and wood pellets.
For qualified biomass facilities, properly processed railroad ties can provide a reliable supplemental fuel stream with useful heating value, established regulatory pathways and the potential to diversify supply.
Advanced Biofuels Canada Association welcomes the introduction of Bill C-39, An Act respecting certain measures to strengthen the economy (Building Canada Strong Act), tabled in the House of Commons on Sept. 21, 2026.
According to the USDA, President Trump’s executive order that lifts taxes on dyed-diesel is expected to represent approximately $640 million in combined federal and state savings across about 224.6 million harvested acres.