The Twin Biomass Sisters of Franklin and Madison Counties

PHOTO: GEORGIA RENEWABLE POWER LLC

April 24, 2019

BY Ron Kotrba

Biogas groups challenge EPA’s decision to strip renewable electricity from RFS program

By Erin Krueger

9 hours ago

Biogas Policy Power

Biogas Works for America LLC and Biogas Works Coalition on June 1 filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA’s decision to make renewable electricity ineligible for participation in the RFS.

By Erin Krueger

May 28, 2026

Pellets Power Thermal

The U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 1 released updated State Energy Data System estimates, reporting that the U.S. consumed nearly 2.31 quadrillion Btu of wood and biomass waste in 2024.

By Erin Krueger

May 27, 2026

Pellets Power Business

Japan-based Erex Corp. on May 13 announced plans to develop a 112-MW biomass power plant in Niigata Prefecture, a region on the west coast of Japan. The facility is expected to begin operations in 2029 and will be fueled with wood pellets and PKS.

By Erin Krueger

May 19, 2026

Biogas Power Thermal Policy Business

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has awarded more than $267 million to 31 manufacturing projects under the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania program. Five biogas projects and one biomass CHP are among those to receive funding.

By Erin Krueger

May 18, 2026

Power Pellets Business

Japan-based Erex Co. Ltd. in April announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Vietnam-based Vinacomin Power Holdings to study the possibility of cofiring biomass at two of Vinacomin’s coal-fired power plants.

North American SAF Conference & Expo

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2027 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 2-4, 2027

COBB CONVENTION CENTER | ATLANTA,GEORGIA

Now in its 20th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 1000 attendees, 180 exhibitors and 100 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More