Biomass Week - February 22, 2013

N.M. bill would allow creation of RECs for biomass thermal energy Pending legislation in New Mexico would enable renewable energy certificates to be issued for the generation and use of thermal energy produced from renewable resources, with extra credits assigned to thermal energy generated from forest biomass. READ MORE SHARE
Lux: Alternative fuel companies reach for real revenue in 2013 A 32-page report by Lux Research picks winners and losers in 2012 among alternative fuel developers. The state of the market report, which is provided only to clients, also predicts that many companies will generate real revenue in 2013. READ MORE SHARE
	Viaspace announces contract with Agri-Corp Viaspace Inc. has announced that it has entered into a contract with Agri-Corp of Managua, Nicaragua and is growing Giant King Grass on land owned by them. Agri-Corp shareholders and Viaspace plan to co-develop a biomass electric power plant. READ MORE SHARE
Cereplast announces launch of algae bioplastic subsidiary Cereplast Inc. has announced the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Algaeplast Inc. Algaeplast's focus will be the development and manufacture of algae-based bioplastics. READ MORE SHARE
Wallace Corp. invests in Aduro Biopolymers Aduro Biopolymers has announced it has secured investment from Wallace Corp., a rendering business. Aduro Biopolymers is currently developing a novel material based on an unconventional idea; turning bloodmeal into bioplastic. READ MORE SHARE
Australian energy plan calls for increased use of biomass The Australian Greens has published a new energy proposal calling for investment in clean energy infrastructure. The report describes scenarios for meeting Western Australia's electricity demand through efficiency,fuel switching and renewable energy. READ MORE SHARE
EletraTherm commissions Green Machine at Czech biogas plant ElectraTherm distributor GB Consulting and biogas plant constructor EnviTec commissioned an ElectraTherm Green Machine to generate additional power and increase energy efficiency on site, and the machine has accrued more than 2,800 hours. READ MORE SHARE
Drax to convert first unit to biomass in April Drax Group plc has released preliminary financial results for 2012, noting that its biomass transformation is well underway. According to company's report, its first unit will be converted to biomass in April, with a second unit converted in 2014. READ MORE SHARE
Nominations for the 2013 Bioenergy Awards now being accepted Nominations are now open for 2013 International Biomass Conference & Expo Bioenergy Awards. The awards will be presented during the opening general session at the sixth annual International Biomass Conference & Expo in April. READ MORE SHARE
Canadian foundation funds 2 bio-coal projects Sustainable Development Technology Canada has awarded $61.8 million in funding to 23 clean energy projects through its SD Tech Fund. Two of the projects focus on the production of bio-coal. READ MORE SHARE
Report: Ag-based biogas has potential in Poland Agricultural biogas plant project developer Bio Alians recently published a paper on the Polish ag biogas market, which indicates there is significant room for growth in the sector, compared to other biogas substrates. READ MORE SHARE
Louisville to supply wood waste to Recast Energy When storms, disease or old age down trees and limbs in city parks, the wood waste will now be sold to Recast Energy Louisville LLC and turned into energy that helps power Louisville companies and organizations, instead of going to the landfill. READ MORE SHARE
DEFRA releases biopower feedstock production statistics The U.K. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs recently published experimental statistics on the quantity of land used to grow bioenergy feedstocks in the U.K.. READ MORE SHARE
Understanding termite digestion could help biofuels A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. READ MORE SHARE
FERC reports 6 new biomass power units came online in January The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Energy Projects has released its Energy Infrastructure Update for January 2013, showing that six new biomass power units were brought online in January with a combined capacity of 6 MW. READ MORE SHARE
BioNitrogen approved by Fla. to issue tax free bonds BioNitrogen Corp. has announced that it has received approval from the Florida governor to issue up to $175 million of tax exempt bonds. The bond offering is slated for completion in early 2013. READ MORE SHARE
Bioenergy combined with CCS could enable carbon-negative energy Stanford University's Global Climate and Energy Project has released a report highlighting the potential to combine bioenergy production with carbon capture and storage techniques to enable carbon-negative energy production. READ MORE SHARE
2 Calif. biogas projects awarded more than $4.4 million The California Energy Commission awarded more than $4.4 million to Blue Line Transfer and Sacramento Municipal Utility District biogas projects. Biogas produced at each project will be upgraded for use as transportation fuel. READ MORE SHARE
ABO announces 2013 Algae Biomass Summit will be held in Orlando The Algae Biomass Organization has announced that the 2013 Annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 at the Hilton Orlando in Florida. Proposals and abstracts for speaking and poster opportunities are currently being accepted. READ MORE SHARE
Bill would limit EPA's ability to increase cellulosic RFS volumes Pending legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to limit the ability of the U.S. EPA to increase the cellulosic biofuel requirements its sets each year under the renewable fuel standard (RFS). READ MORE SHARE
MIT scientists boost isobutanol production in yeast MIT chemical engineers and biologists have devised a way to dramatically boost isobutanol production in yeast, which naturally make it in small amounts. They engineered yeast so that isobutanol synthesis takes place entirely within mitochondria. READ MORE SHARE