January 27, 2016
BY Bob Cleaves
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Renewables are expected to account for 23% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 25% in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 10.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Sept. 6 announced startup of its 75-megawatt (MW) Omaezakikou Biomass Power Plant will face additional delays. The facility is now expected to begin operations in March 2025.
The Georgia Public Service Commission is expected to vote in September on a proposal that would allow Georgia Power to add nearly 80 megawatts (MW) of biomass power to its portfolio via three power purchase agreements (PPAs).
The California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research on Aug. 27 filed comments with the California Air Resources Board expressing concern over the treatment of forest biomass in the agency’s proposed changes to LCFS.
Ofgem closed its investigation into Drax’s biomass profiling data, finding two technical errors. Ofgem found no evidence that Drax’s biomass is not sustainable or that Drax was issued ROCs incorrectly. Drax has agreed to voluntarily pay £25 million.