House budget proposal nixes loan guarantees for renewables
By Anna Austin
February 24, 2011
H.R. 1, the federal spending bill passed by the U.S. House last week, proposes to rescind $25 billion in unobligated funds from the U.S. DOE's Loan Guarantee Program, including $100 million for a 20-megawatt waste-to-energy plant in Montgomery, N.Y.
Biomass power industry responds to MACT final rules
February 24, 2011
While the final rules for EPA's boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology released Feb. 23 are an improvement over last year's proposals, the Biomass Power Association says the rules still fall short of the sweeping changes the industry hoped for.
Envergent to demonstrate renewable fuel for heat and power
By Envergent Technologies LLC
February 24, 2011
Envergent Technologies, a Honeywell company, announced that its technology will be used by Crane & Co. to convert biomass feedstock into a renewable oil to heat and power Crane's Massachusetts facility where it produces paper used for U.S. currency.
Newly formed renewable energy investment team adds Zoi
February 24, 2011
The U.S. DOE will need a new Under Secretary now that Cathy Zoi announced her resignation. Zoi, also the assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is headed to Silicon Valley to join a new investment branch.
Former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., may have retired in January after 30 years in Congress, but that doesn't mean he won't be busy. Dorgan has been elected to serve on Codexis Inc.'s board of directors.
A new website (www.FromTheEarth-Bioproducts.com) was launched during the first annual Ohio Bioproducts Symposium on Feb. 18. The online resource is dedicated to help locate USDA BioPreferred products made in the state.
BASF expands presence in biobased products market
February 24, 2011
Ever wonder what those eco-labels or environmental certifications on purchases actually mean? BASF Corp. has created a tool called the SELECT (Sustainability, Eco-labeling and Environmental Certification Tracking) Eco-Label manager to analyze these.
Antigovernment demonstrations in Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Yemen and elsewhere are pushing up oil prices, mostly out of fear and speculation that global supply and refining capacity may be at risk.
Small and medium-sized businesses in Europe looking to become more active in the biobased products markets have a new outlet, Biochem, part of the European Commission's INNOVA program to help advance interest in biobased materials.
Laidlaw to buy California power plant
February 22, 2011
Laidlaw Energy Group Inc. is looking to expand its operations, having recently executed a letter of agreement to purchase a 14-megawatt biomass power plant in California. The company has two biomass power projects under development on the East Coast.
MFA Oil plans to use miscanthus for bioenergy
By Anna Austin
February 22, 2011
Farmer-owned cooperative MFA Oil has teamed up with Aloterra Energy LLC to facilitate the growth of miscanthus for heat and power, and eventually liquid fuels. MFA Oil Biomass will organize local farmers in Missouri and Arkansas to grow 50,000 acres.
EPA boiler MACT rules ease biomass pains
February 22, 2011
Drawing from about 5,000 public comments on its boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology rules proposal released in April, the EPA overhauled the standards for major and area source boilers, as well as solid waste and sewage sludge incinerators.
The DOE Biomass Program: A New Focus?
By Charlie Niebling and John karakash
February 22, 2011
Bio-Initiative
February 22, 2011
Washington's commissioner of public lands announces aviation biofuel project during biomass conference keynote.
Bioenergy Basics
February 22, 2011
Colleges and universities need to prepare students for employment in the renewable energy industry.
Energy Investors Funds buys 11 landfill gas facilities
February 22, 2011
Private equity fund manager Energy Investors Funds Renewable Energy Holdings LLC recently expanded its portfolio of landfill gas-to-energy operations by acquiring Oakfield, N.Y.-based Innovative Energy Systems and its 11 operating plants.
Emission Remission
By Anna Austin
February 22, 2011
Convincing NIMBYs that WTE project emissions aren't harmful is a labor-intensive task.
Steam for Seattle
February 22, 2011
District heating system supplies steam to several downtown buildings.
Biogas Benefits
By Bryan Sims
February 22, 2011
Anaerobic digestion project in Washington's Tualco Valley is paying off.
Potential Game Changer
By Anna Austin
February 22, 2011
The new Republican Congress will likely make changes to federal renewable energy policies.
Turning Up the Heat
February 22, 2011
The U.K. is developing a program to incentivize renewable heat generation and use.
Mighty Mississippi
By Anna Austin
February 22, 2011
Mississippi is poised to take advantage of its abundant biomass resources.
Acquisitions Atmosphere
February 22, 2011
Despite a number of energy companies purchasing biomass power plants, a consolidation trend is likely not on the horizon.
Supply Chain Champs
By Anna Austin
February 22, 2011
When it comes to harvesting, collecting, storing and transporting agricultural biomass, PowerStock has decades of experience.
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