Legislation recently introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives aims to extend the life of the state's central landfill by redirecting food waste for the production of energy and compost. The measures promotes biogas development.
The 2014 Consolidated Appropriations agreement to be considered by Congress today leaves Farm Bill energy programs with no discretionary funding for the year, highlighting the need for Congress to prioritize consideration of the 5-year Farm Bill.
Murphy-Brown of Missouri and Roeslein Alternative Energy have announced joint plans to develop a $100 million renewable biogas project in northern Missouri to produce energy for regional distribution.
After holding its grand opening on Nov. 22, the Biogas Cogeneration Facility at the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant in Philadelphia provided Biomass Magazine with an update on its operation and its growing interest from third parties.
Germany-based EnviTec Biogas AG recently released financial results for the third quarter,of 2013 reporting positive sales trends. While demand for biogas plants was down in Germany, the company said it pushed ahead with its international expansion.
New York has committed $210 million in initial funding for the $1 billion NY Green Bank initiative. First introduced by N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his 2013 state of the state address a year ago, the bank is expected to open for business early in 2014.
The VTT Technical Research Center of Finland recently authored a report for the Australian government that investigates bioenergy opportunities in the Green Triangle region, located in the country's southwest region.
A facility that generates farm-produced energy, tackles environmental concerns, provides unique learning experiences, and creates profitable end-products was recently launched at Rosendale Dairy in Wisconsin with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
A new poll conducted in Ohio has revealed citizens of the state overwhelmingly support the Ohio Clean Energy Initiative, which aims to enact a constitutional amendment that would provide $1.3 billion a year for Ohio to invest in clean energy.
U.K.-based Gazasia Ltd. recently signed an agreement outlining the services it will provide to its joint venture vehicle Aseagas during the next stage of the partnership's project, which includes the development biogas plant in Philippines.
London-based Camco Clean Energy plc recently announced it completed the acquisition of a 2.1-megawatt (MW) biogas facility in Twin Falls, Idaho. The facility is located less than 30 miles from the company's 4-MW biogas plant near Jerome, Idaho.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the January issue of the magazine, which digs into plant operations and maintenance, and efficient data capture and transmission.
New York City Council passed new legislation that would require large, food service establishments to recycle food scraps. The initiative aims to reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions and produce biogas and soil amendment products.
U.S. biogas industry growth is outpacing its workforce. To solve this problem, some universities are utilizing or developing curriculum to educate and train the workforce needed in the industry.
Himark BioGas Engineering Manager Anthony Leske discusses skill sets a biogas manager should possess, including a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of biological processes.
BBI International announced this week the agenda for the technical sessions of the 7th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, North America's largest and fastest growing biomass conference, taking place March 24-26 in Orlando, Fla.
In Canada, the Biogas Association recently published a report that highlights the potential of its domestic biogas sector and estimates that the country's biogas sources have the potential to contribute 810 megawatts of power to its energy supply.
Metso announces Valmet's offerings will include boiler islands, small power plants based on bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) and BioGrate combustion technologies, and large heating plants based on BFB and pellet technologies.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has published the early release of its Annual Energy Outlook 2014 (AEO2014), increasing its projections for biomass energy and other renewables. The analysis also predicts increased consumption of biofuels.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., has released a discussion draft of legislation that aims to overhaul U.S. energy tax incentives by creating technology-neutral incentives for clean electricity and clean transportation fuels.
Congress has adjourned for the year, leaving the Farm Bill unfinished. Lawmakers are expected to take up the legislation in January, and Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, said progress is being made.
CR&R Environmental Services is building what it believes is the largest organics conversion facility in North America at its Perris, Calif., location, having recently completed navigation of a comprehensive permitting process.
An anaerobic digestion facility at Growing Power Hairy Hill L.P. in Canada is utilizing Himark BioGas International's patented IMUS technology to digest 200 tons per day or 73,000 tons per year of municipal solid waste and organics.
Tax provisions critical to the biofuel and biopower industries are set to expire at the end of the month, and industry stakeholders are urging Congress for extensions.
The Climate Change and Emissions Management Corp. recently joined Lethbridge Biogas LP at the opening of the largest anaerobic digester cogeneration facility in Canada. The $30 million facility currently has a generating capacity of 2.8 megawatts.
The Cleveland Browns has teamed with Quasar Energy Group, Dairy Management Inc., Ohio State University and Insinkerator to turn food waste from Cleveland's First Energy Stadium into renewable energy and organic fertilizer.
U.K. gas network company National Grid and Future Biogas have announced the commissioning of a $13.11 million anaerobic digestion project at Lindholmem near Doncaster, England.
The U.K. Department of Energy and Climate Change will consult on measures, including a tariff review, in January to ensure that the small-scale anaerobic digestion sector is not unfairly disadvantaged by the anticipated degression of feed in tariff.
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