Biomass Week - May 2, 2014

Pinnacle Renewable begins development on 7th pellet mill in B.C. Pinnacle Renewable Energy has begun development of its seventh pellet mill facility in British Columbia, which when completed will bring the pellet producer's total capacity up to 1.5 million metric tons. READ MORE SHARE
UK DECC opens sustainability registration for biomass fuel Starting April 30, woodfuel suppliers will be able to register their fuels as sustainable by applying to the Biomass Suppliers List. This is a major milestone in ensuring biomass supported under the Renewable Heat Incentive. READ MORE SHARE
	21 states ask Supreme Court to review California's LCFS Several states are joining the fight to take a legal dispute over California's low carbon fuels standard (LCFS) to the U.S. Supreme Court. on April 21, a group of 21 states requested a review of a lower court ruling that the LCFS is constitutional. READ MORE SHARE
Covanta reports strong first quarter results Covanta Holding Corp. has released financial results for the first quarter of 2014, reporting increased revenues and that higher energy prices due to cold weather had a net positive effect on results. READ MORE SHARE
Winter propane crisis frames Midwest biomass heating opportunity The opportunities of Midwest biomass heating in a post-propane crises market was the topic of discussion during the opening session of the 2014 Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo in Green Bay, Wis. READ MORE SHARE
Biomass heating programs, incentives featured at conference Three biomass heating programs were showcased during an evening session at 2014 Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo in Green Bay, Wis. READ MORE SHARE
University of Iowa, Repreve, to host miscanthus planting day The University of Iowa and Repreve Renewables will host a miscanthus rhizome planting field day on May 7. During the demonstration, which is open and free to the public, 13 acres of miscanthus will be planted via Repreve's ACCU DROP planter. READ MORE SHARE
Hawaii law authorizes industrial hemp research for biofuels On April 30, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed legislation into law that allows the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a two-year industrial hemp remediation and biofuel crop research program. READ MORE SHARE
Eastern Illinois University opens biomass research facility Eastern Illinois University continued its dedication to clean energy today by opening its new research facility, Center for Clean Energy Research and Education, dedicated to alternative fuel exploration. READ MORE SHARE
Natural citrus scent may produce renewable solvents, fuel A natural citrus scent called limonene may be the key to sustainability when it comes to making fragrances, solvents and perhaps even jet fuel, according to South Dakota State University doctoral student Charles Halfmann. READ MORE SHARE
FEW adds Emerging Corn Production Technologies & Science Forum Produced by BBI International, the forum will take place the day before the 2014 Fuel Ethanol Workshop and focus on the latest innovations in maximizing corn yields. READ MORE SHARE
Report: U.S. military renewable policies need more security focus A new paper released by the Center for National Policy says the U.S. military must begin providing clear models for integrating renewable energy and energy security into current procurement policies and practices to fully realize its energy goals. READ MORE SHARE
Genera Energy biomass harvest delivers time and costs savings Genera Energy Inc. has announced a 14 percent reduction in harvest costs utilizing Genera's recently demonstrated in-field harvesting operations when compared to similar operations using typical field-edge systems. READ MORE SHARE
Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy to integrate renewable diesel plant Mike Erhart, CEO and general manager of Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy, has announced the formation of a partnership with WB Services LLC to integrate a renewable diesel production facility into the existing ethanol plant. READ MORE SHARE
N.Y. to open fourth round of funding initiative New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched Round IV of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking of the 2014 competition for up to $750 million in state resources. The initiative has supported several bioenergy projects in the past. READ MORE SHARE
Repreve Renewables deploys innovative biomass crop system Repreve Renewables is collaborating with farmers and landowners in the United States to grow giant miscanthus, combining an innovative business model with proprietary equipment technologies custom-built for rhizome-propagated crop production. READ MORE SHARE
Emunite to pelletize Viaspace Giant King Grass in Guyana On April 28, Viaspace Inc. announced a contract with Emunite Energy Solutions Inc. to provide Giant King Grass for a proposed pellet mill. The company has also announced progress with Giant King Grass production in California. READ MORE SHARE
Pro-RFS, anti-RFS ads planned for release next week The fight over the future of the renewable fuels standard (RFS) is continuing. Next week, both pro-RFS and anti-RFS ads are scheduled to run in Washington, D.C. The U.S. EPA is expected to release its final rule for the program in June. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Energy generation from biomass resources increases The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently reported that approximately 6.2 percent of U.S. electricity supplies in 2013 were generated from nonhydro renewable energy sources. Maine alone generated about one-fourth of its power from biomass. READ MORE SHARE
Avianca Brasil, Byogy Renewables partner on alcohol-to-jet fuel Byogy Renewables Inc. and airline partner Avianca Brasil have launched a significant initiative to support advanced testing to accelerate the Byogy alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) ASTM approval. The technology transforms ethanol into a biobased jet fuel. READ MORE SHARE
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum inaugurates biodigester The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum has unveiled its newest addition, a biodigester provided by the Saskatchewan Research Council. The system will allow CAFM to demonstrate to visitors how animal waste can be processed to produce energy. READ MORE SHARE
TEG Biogas opens for business in London The U.K. Green Investment Bank has announced that TEG Biogas, the first project that it invested in, via its Foresight-managed fund, has been completed on time, within budget and is generating power. READ MORE SHARE