Could weeds, particularly problematic invasive ones, become a reliable cellulosic ethanol feedstock? It isn't likely in the near-term due to a fundamental dilemma, suggest a group of University of Illinois researchers.
The U.K.-based Green Investment Bank announced work began on Dec. 9 to construct a 15.8-megawatt biomass plant in Northern Ireland. The combined-heat-and-power plant is being developed by Evermore Renewable Energy on the Londonderry Port.
On Dec. 4, Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., introduced the Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2013 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would require utilities to source 25 percent of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the December issue of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting that energy production from wood biomass and waste biomass will increase next year.
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.
U.K. Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey visited the Drax coal-to-biomass conversion plant and announced the Department of Energy and Climate Change would award funding to a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project based at the site.
A new benchmark was reached in November 2013 in terms of energy generated from biomass in Brazil. The energy source reached a total of 11,250 MW of installed capacity.
Biomass and waste-to-energy provider DP Cleantech has developed an advanced biomass combustion technology to efficiently convert coconut waste into clean energy.
The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University is exploring reuse and redevelopment potential of land that has been surface-mined. Biomass production is a possible application for this land.
Dallas-based Friedman, Luzzatto & Co. and Memphis, Tenn.-based Duncan-Williams Inc. announced the completion of a $9 million taxable revenue bond issue to finance the construction of a waste-to-energy project in San Antonio.
A new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy.
Decades of experience has allowed the Matlack brothers to recognize baling and stacking inefficiencies, thus inspiring them to develop some of the most leading-edge equipment on today's market.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Office of Energy Projects has published its October 2013 Energy Infrastructure Update, reporting four biomass units with a combined capacity of 124 megawatts (MW) were placed into service during the month.
Rollcast Energy and Atlantic Power Corp. have completed an asset swap, exchanging Rollcast's ownership interest in the Piedmont Green Power and Cadillac Renewable Energy biomass plants for Atlantic Power's interest in Rollcast.
On Oct. 17, the first-ever National Bioenergy Day, the industry showcased its workings with dozens of demonstrations, presentations and tours across the U.S.
Biomass Magazine Executive Editor Tim Portz discusses the significance of the individual components and equipment used all along the biomass supply chain.
The U.S. EPA has appointed Francesca Grifo as its new scientific integrity official. In her new role, Grifo will coordinate and carry out the agency's scientific integrity policy. She will also chair a standing EPA scientific integrity committee.
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and its development partner, NOVI Energy, recently celebrated the grand opening of the 49.9-megawatt (MW) NOVEC Energy Production Halifax County Biomass plant in South Boston, Va.
Lockheed Martin's army of engineers has expanded its expertise to bioenergy and biofuels.
Biomass Power Association President Bob Cleaves discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's Climate plan, and what it means for the biomass power industry.
Fort St. James Green Energy Limited Partnership recently announced that it has closed on its financing for the Fort St. James Green Energy Project, a $235 million, 40-megawatt (MW), biomass-fired power plant in Fort St. James, British Columbia.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded funding to support the development of two biomass thermal projects in the Midwest. The awards were made as part of a $7 million round of funding to nine tribal clean energy projects.
In 2009, The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $5 million to Genera Energy Inc. and the University of Tennessee to research and develop economical systems for bulk-handling and processing of chopped switchgrass. That project is now complete.
General Motors and Detroit Renewable Energy announced a new waste-to-energy project that will generate 58 percent of GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant's power needs.
EDF Renewable Energy and Santee Cooper have dedicated the Pinelands Biomass project, which consists of two nominal 17.8 megawatt (MW) generating facilities located in Allendale and Dorchester Counties in South Carolina.
Ontario will achieve its goal to eliminate coal-fired generation before the end of 2014. Over the next year, the Thunder Bay Generating Station will stop burning coal and be converted to use advanced biomass as fuel for electricity generation.
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