Pellet Mill Press - August 17, 2021

USDA: US wood pellet exports at 603,752 metric tons in June The U.S. exported 603,752.2 metric tons of wood pellets in June, up from 513,608 metric tons in May, but down from 684,030.2 metric tons in June 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on Aug. 5. READ MORE SHARE
EIA: Densified biomass fuel sales reach 690,000 tons in April The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 770,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in April, with sales reaching 690,000 tons. READ MORE SHARE
	Drax sponsors teacher workshop in Louisiana Teachers, girl scout leaders and other youth educators have been finding new ways to bring environmental education to life with Drax Biomass. The renewable energy company sponsored a day of activities in Pineville, Louisiana, run by Project Learning. READ MORE SHARE
USDA solicits REAP applications The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is soliciting fiscal year (FY) 2022 grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program. READ MORE SHARE
EIA seeks 3-year extension of biomass fuel pellet data collection The U.S. Energy Information Administration is seeking to extend its existing data collection on densified biomass fuel for three years with no changes. A public comment period on the proposed extension is open through Aug. 19. READ MORE SHARE
EIA revises 2021, 2022 bioenergy forecasts The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently predicts renewables will account for 20 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, according to the agency’s latest Short Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 10. READ MORE SHARE
USDA: Biobased products industry responsible for 4.6M US jobs The USDA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the agency's Certified Biobased Product Label by unveiling a report that demonstrates that the biobased industry is a significant generator of economic activity and jobs. READ MORE SHARE