Pellet Mill Press - July 5, 2022

USIPA: EU Council affirms support for biomass The U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA) on June 28 welcomed continued support for sustainable sourcing of "primary woody biomass" by the EU Council’s General Approach for revising the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). READ MORE SHARE
FutureMetrics calls roundwood restrictions for pellets misguided Some European Union policymakers are calling for a restriction on the use of roundwood as feedstock for wood pellet production. FutureMetrics LLC on June 25 published a white paper explaining why those efforts are misguided. READ MORE SHARE
	ITA seeks nominations for REEEAC The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on June 16 published a notice renewing its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee and soliciting nominations for membership. READ MORE SHARE
British Steel forges partnership to support Drax’s CCS project Renewable energy company Drax has signed an agreement with British Steel to explore opportunities for its steel to be used to build the world’s largest multi-billion-pound carbon capture project at its power station in the UK. READ MORE SHARE
Vilsack announces bioproduct pilot program The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of biobased products that have lower carbon footprints and increase the use of renewable agricultural materials. READ MORE SHARE
Vilsack’s Forest Service memorandum addresses wood-based SAF Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on June 23 issued a memorandum to the U.S. Forest Service directing the agency to take bold actions to restore forests, improve resilience, and address the climate crisis. READ MORE SHARE
Biofuel, ag groups comment on SEC climate disclosures rulemaking Growth Energy, RNG Coalition, NCGA, and ASA are among the ag and biofuel groups that have weighed in on a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule that focuses on climate-related disclosures. READ MORE SHARE