Pellet Mill Press - April 18, 2017

Hess, Highland Pellets win biomass industry awards BBI International and Biomass Magazine have named their annual industry award winners as J. Richard Hess of Idaho National Laboratory and Highland Pellets of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. READ MORE SHARE
KEPCO, Mitsubishi joint venture focused on biomass power in Japan Mitsubishi Corp. Power Systems Inc. and Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (KEPCO) have established a new joint venture that will promote and develop biomass power generation business in Japan. READ MORE SHARE
	Bioenergy leaders gather in Minneapolis for annual discussion Bioenergy industry leaders gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 11, for their annual state-of-the-industry discussion at the 10th International Biomass Conference & Expo. READ MORE SHARE
IRENA: 2016 record year for renewables, bioenergy A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency finds that 2016 was a banner year for addition of global renewable energy capacity, and bioenergy specifically. READ MORE SHARE
BTEC Top Priorities for 2017 The first few months of the new presidential administration have left the legislative future for biomass thermal energy uncertain. However, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council sees opportunities to advance biomass thermal adoption. READ MORE SHARE
Ideology and Science in Residential Wood Heating Ideology may again be one of the greatest threats to residential wood heating, and all renewables. If the Trump administration undermines renewable energy policies, there may be less momentum to make our stoves even cleaner and more efficient. READ MORE SHARE
Oregon Senate passes bill adding woody biomass to green tech list Passed in a 30-0 vote, Oregon Senate has passed a bill that adds woody biomass to list of types of green energy generating technology that must be included in the construction, reconstruction or renovation of public buildings. READ MORE SHARE
Born Global makes call for bio-based technologies The Challenge establishes Bio-Based conversion platforms to support emerging technologies and complete utilization pathways for the delivery of Bio-Based products. READ MORE SHARE