Vital Energi to install biomass heat at UK campus

University of Northampton

October 13, 2016

BY University of Northampton

EIA predicts slight increase in waste biomass power capacity for 2027

By Erin Krueger

8 hours ago

Power Thermal Pellets

Renewables are expected to account for nearly 26% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to nearly 28% in 2027, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 10.

By Alliance for Green Heat

March 03, 2026

Thermal Business Pellets

The Alliance for Green Heat has announced the appointment of Emma Hanson to its board of directors. Hanson has more than a decade of experience advancing energy efficiency, advanced wood heating technologies, and sustainable forestry policy.

By Erin Krueger

February 27, 2026

Pellets Power UK

Drax Group plc on Feb. 26 released 2025 financial results, reporting record high pellet production. The company, however, is launching a strategic review of its Canadian pellet operations due to a constrained fiber market and low margins.

By U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy

February 26, 2026

Thermal Business

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is celebrating the grand opening of its $3.1 million Brookston Community Center Biomass Heating System. The project was funded in part by a $2.49 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Erin Krueger

February 24, 2026

Pellets Thermal Markets

U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 880,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in September, according to the U.S Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 970,000 tons during the month.

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