Biomass Week - August 26, 2020

Biden announces commitment to RFS Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Aug. 25 issued a statement describing his commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard and criticizing the Trump Administration’s administration of the program. READ MORE SHARE
DOE seeks input on wood heater advancement, bioprocessing The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking feedback from stakeholders on issues related to residential wood heater technology advancement and bioprocessing separations development. READ MORE SHARE
	Ricketts signs bill establishing renewable chemical tax credit Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Aug. 20 signed LB 1107, a legislative package that includes a production tax credit for renewable chemicals and provides property tax reform that will benefit various types of property owners, including biofuel plants. READ MORE SHARE
9 states, EDF urge court to stop EPA’s delay of landfill gas regs A coalition of nine states and the EDF filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Aug. 12 urging the court to strike down a rule issued by the EPA last year that has stalled implementation of landfill emissions regulations. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: 12 more SRE petitions filed, 98 now pending The U.S. EPA on Aug. 20 released updated SRE data, showing that small refiners have filed 12 additional SRE petitions, including nine “gap year” petitions. A total of 98 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 86 that were pending as of July 16. READ MORE SHARE
Orsted inaugurates biomass-fired Asnæs Power Station Danish power company Orsted announced on Aug. 21 the inauguration of its biomass-fired Asnæs Power Station. The facility will provide renewable energy to Novozymes, Novo Nordisk and district heating customers in Kalundborg. READ MORE SHARE
Climate plan addresses potential of biofuels, bioenergy The Senate Democrats Climate Committee released a new report on Aug. 25 that details how climate action by Congress can create new jobs and grow the U.S. economy. Biofuels and bioenergy are among the topics discussed. READ MORE SHARE
Aemetis completes construction of phase one RNG project Aemetis Inc. has completed of construction of the first two dairy digesters and four mile pipeline for the production of RNG. The project will supply RNG to displace natural gas use at the Keyes ethanol plant and for use as a transportation fuel. READ MORE SHARE
Rumpke, Archaea Energy break ground on landfill gas project Rumpke Waste & Recycling is partnering with Archaea Energy to turn Southern Indiana’s trash into a renewable energy source. The two companies recently broke ground on a landfill-gas-to-energy plant at Rumpke’s Medora Landfill. READ MORE SHARE
Vermont offers incentives for switch to advanced wood heating The Vermont Department of Public Service announced Aug. 12 it is offering home and business owners within the state additional cash incentives through its Clean Energy Development Fund to switch from coal to advanced wood heating. READ MORE SHARE