Features
BY Lisa GibsonMissouri has ample resources for a booming anaerobic digestion sector, but surprisingly few parties have taken advantage of the enormous opportunity. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinA five-farm digester venture in Massachusetts could be a game-changer for struggling dairy farmers. READ MORE
BY Lisa GibsonBesides edging toward sustainability goals, a unique biodigester on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus will also provide learning opportunities, and eventually financial assistance, for students. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinWhile organic waste-to-biogas power technologies are common in Europe, they are first-of-a-kind in most U.S. states and need to prove themselves before they can become a trend. READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleR&D centers can offer important infrastructure and networking benefits to startups as they work toward commercialization READ MORE
BY Bryan SimsSewer sludge, food and beverage wastes and plastics can provide abundant feedstock for biorefineries located onsite READ MORE
Why substantial progress hasn’t been made—and why it will READ MORE
Contributions
BY Stan Houser and Scott Blakely Biomass standards are variations of coal and petroleum coke standards, but as the use of biomass increases governing standards agencies may have to come up with more specific procedures. READ MORE
BY Dean McCraw Are we headed for a pine pulpwood shortage in the U.S. South?
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Industry News
BY Lisa GibsonThe biomass market in Poland is growing rapidly and offers enormous opportunity. READ MORE
BY Lisa GibsonBiomass power combined with carbon capture and storage could be the UK’s most effective tool in meeting its renewables goals. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinPellet plant leases rooftop for solar energy system. READ MORE
BY Lisa GibsonA small Oregon town is the site for two biomass power proposals. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinA study in northern Maine will evaluate St. John Valley’s biomass potential. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinLos Angeles will build a new waste-to-energy plant to mitigate its trash load. READ MORE
BY Lisa GibsonThe EPA has released its timeline for the MACT reconsideration period. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinMultifarm digester projects are benefitting Pacific Northwest dairy farmers. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinEPA finalizes its decision to defer biomass emissions regulation for three years. READ MORE
BY Anna AustinNew construction and demolition wood fuel specs are designed to aid buyers, sellers and regulators. READ MORE
BY Lisa GibsonThe University of Montana in Missoula will forge through opposition of its biomass gasifier, confident in its benefits. READ MORE
Start-up
BY Erin VoegeleThe USDA’s Risk Management Agency aims to provide crop insurance for advanced feedstocks READ MORE
Oil companies of all sizes are important to the biorefining industry READ MORE
BY Lisa Gibson Virginia Tech awarded grant for rust-resistant switchgrass gene work READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleA Canadian company develops a new biobased foam product READ MORE
BY Ron Kotrba13 MMgy cellulosic ethanol plant begins construction in Italy READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleAdditive makes bioplastics more durable READ MORE
BY Holly Jessen USDA’s Canales visits ICM’s St. Joseph, Mo., cellulosic ethanol project READ MORE
DuPont’s survey reveals the potential for biobased materials in autos—almost READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleCanadian bottler changes name, focus to biodegradable plastic bottles READ MORE
PSU bought equipment to bring industry professionals together READ MORE
BY Erin VoegeleResearch demonstrates the ability to form strong partnerships is integral to a company’s success READ MORE
Cathy Zoi has parted ways with the U.S. DOE READ MORE
BY Holly Jessen Highmark Renewables patents unique version of common phrase READ MORE