America's next president will likely be consumed with massive deficit and budget problems that will overshadow almost everything else. That, the war, and other pressing issues will leave little time for renewable energy. "The in-box is already full," so don't expect sweeping new biofuels proposals to come from the White House in 2009.
Clearing the Air
October 06, 2008
Prudent ethanol producers have shown an interest in becoming generators of carbon credits and are leading the way for others to follow despite the fact that carbon trading the United State is done on a voluntary basis. This is the first of EPM's two-part look at the current U.S. market and what might be in store for 2009.
Cruisin' on E85
By Hope Deutscher
October 06, 2008
Craig Ammann of KL Process Design Group and a South Dakota Harley-Davidson dealership converted Ammann's 2004 Electra Glide Harley-Davidson motorcycle to run on ethanol.
The hierarchy of biomass uses
By Rona Johnson
October 03, 2008
David Morris' big picture view of the energy needs of the future and possible solutions gives much food for thought. Food will always be the highest-value use for biomass. However, there's much to ponder in considering the value of other uses.
Biomass projects abound
By Rona Johnson
September 25, 2008
It seems like every week there are announcements of new biomass energy projects being proposed. It's always nice to get the announcement of a project being completed and the dedication scheduled.
No. 200 on the Horizon
September 22, 2008
It's taken only two years for the industry to move from 100 to 200 operating plants.
Biomass harvesting, home style
By Rona Johnson
September 19, 2008
North Dakota isn't known for its trees, but my husband is finding plenty for his annual biomass harvest to heat our house.
Predicting the Future
September 15, 2008
Ethanol industry leaders gave EPM their five-year outlook in 2004. Their predictions are impressively on-the-mark.
Follow the acronyms: RFS, RINs, BCAP, REAP
By Rona Johnson
September 11, 2008
The Farm Bill and Energy Bill have several provisions the biomass industry needs to watch closely as they take shape.
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