October 13, 2022
BY Erin Krueger
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on May 19 signed a bill creating a new state income tax credit that supports the development of landfill gas-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) projects within the state.
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.
After a year of stabilization, the ENplus certification scheme has confirmed a renewed growth in certified volumes, reaching over 14.5 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2025, based on the data submitted by certified companies.
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.
Aemetis Inc. announced on May 21 that the Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority in California has adopted an initial resolution related to potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion of tax-exempt bonds for Aemetis projects.