
SOURCE: U.S. Energy Information Administration
October 8, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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Approximately 1.622 million U.S. households are expected to use wood as a primary heating fuel in 2026, down 4% when compared to last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information’s annual Winter Fuels Outlook, released Oct. 6.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reduced its forecast for 2026 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 8. The production forecast for “other biofuel,” including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was maintained.
Pacolet Milliken LLC on Oct. 7 it has acquired 100% of Georgia Renewable Power, which owns two biomass power plants in northeast Georgia, one in Franklin County and one in Madison County. The facilities have a combined generating capacity of 116 MW.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on Oct. 6 announced that the company has extended its $20 million standby letter of credit facility to Sept. 30, 2027. The facility is secured by a guarantee from Export Development Canada.
XCF Global Inc. on Oct. 6 announced that XCF stockholders have approved the proposals necessary to complete the previously announced business combination involving XCF, DevvStream Corp. and Southern Energy Renewables Inc.