Wood Pellets in the Holy City

Tim Portz, executive director of the Pellet Fuels Institute, discusses the organization’s activities over the past year. IMAGE: BBI INTERNATIONAL / ANNA SIMET

August 19, 2024

BY Anna Simet

Biofuel groups urge EPA to reallocate 100% of RFS waived volumes

By Erin Krueger

11 hours ago

Policy

Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry urged the U.S. EPA to fully reallocate RVOs waived via small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the RFS in comments filed with the agency ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline.

By Erin Krueger

October 30, 2025

Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels Thermal Power

Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., on Oct. 28 introduced a bill that aims to reinstate many of the renewable energy tax credits eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill, including the reinstatement of the 45Z clean fuel production credit “special rate” for SAF.

By Alliance for Green Heat

October 29, 2025

Thermal Pellets

The Alliance for Green Heat has been awarded $75,370 from FEMA to reduce fire risk in vulnerable wood-heated homes. The project is the nation’s first fire prevention and safety program targeting firewood banks and wood-burning households.

By BBI International

October 29, 2025

Thermal Pellets Business

The International Biomass Conference & Expo and the American Boiler Manufacturers Association BOILER Expo are joining forces in 2026 for an unprecedented colocation event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026.

By Erin Krueger

October 28, 2025

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Policy

The Washington Department of Ecology is working to develop a programmatic environmental impact statement for SAF that will provide a foundation for future project-level environmental reviews. A public comment period is open through Nov. 5.

USIPA 2025 Conference

November 9-11, 2025

LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL | MIAMI,FLORIDA

The US Industrial Pellet Association's 13th annual in-person conference will be held at the stunning Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Join us for an impactful gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and advocates. Dive deep into the latest trends, strategies, and technologies driving the wood energy sector forward. View More

2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 31 - April 2, 2026

GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN

Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 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