European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
November 17, 2017
BY European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently expects renewables to account for nearly 26% of U.S. electricity generation this year, expanding to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Alliance for Green Heat announced on Feb. 2 that firewood banks working with national forests sourced around 9,700 cords of firewood from federally managed lands during the 2025–2026 season—an increase of 35% over last year.
Renewables are currently expected to account for more than 26% of U.S. electricity generation in 2026, expanding to 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 13.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 8 voted 397 to 28 in favor of an appropriations package that includes language on biomass energy and sustainability. Reports accompanying the legislation include guidance on SREs and SAF.