
SOURCE: U.S. Energy Information Administration
September 14, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Sept. 29 released data showing that total energy production from bioenergy and waste sources fell by 3.4% during the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the same period of 2025.
Guernsey-based sustainable energy developer Cindrigo Holdings Ltd. discussed plans to develop a Finland-based wood pellet production facility in its second quarter earnings release, issued on Sept. 30.
The USDA on Oct. 19 announced plans to launch a new Harvest Fuel Relief program to provide $8 billion to U.S. farmers to help offset high fuel costs. The one-time payments will be funded through the USDA’s CCC and administered by the FSA.
Researchers at Penn State have found that mixing manure with plant biomass can increase methane production — which is necessary for biogas — and improve the economic feasibility of farm-scale anaerobic digestion.
With winter approaching, the Alliance for Green Heat is seeking proposals from firewood banks across the country to expand their capacity to provide free firewood to families struggling to heat their homes.