Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., on Oct. 28 introduced a bill that aims to reinstate many of the renewable energy tax credits eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill, including the reinstatement of the 45Z clean fuel production credit “special rate” for SAF.
The Alliance for Green Heat has been awarded $75,370 from FEMA to reduce fire risk in vulnerable wood-heated homes. The project is the nation’s first fire prevention and safety program targeting firewood banks and wood-burning households.
The International Biomass Conference & Expo and the American Boiler Manufacturers Association BOILER Expo are joining forces in 2026 for an unprecedented colocation event in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 15 reported that approximately 1.684 million U.S. households used wood as a primary heating source last winter, down 1% when compared to the previous year.
Renewable are expected to account for 24% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Oct. 7.
Global agribusiness company Bunge on Sept. 23 announced it has launched a $50 million initiative to install a modern, biomass-based steam boiler system at its oilseed processing facility in Martfűi, Hungary.
Blending biomass with coal isn’t technically possible—it’s a craft.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in May, according to the latest edition of the U.S. IEA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 850,000 tons during the month.
The U.S. Forest Service on Sept. 16 awarded $23 million to support the removal and transport of 1.1 million tons of low-value woody biomass from national forests. A portion of that material is expected to be used to produce energy and wood pellets.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released on Sept. 9.
U.S. manufacturers produced 900,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in April, according to the latest edition of the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report, released Aug. 20. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 790,000 tons.
The U.S. Energy Information currently predicts renewables will account for 24% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 26% next year, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 12.
The USDA Forest Service awarded $1.4 million to the Alliance for Green Heat to expand firewood banks in the United States. The funding will help communities acquire and process low-grade wood from federal lands for residential heating.
Republic Services Inc. highlighted its progress with new renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in its 2024 Sustainability Report, released July 28, and its second quarter 2025 financial results, released July 29.
Valmet has received an order from Saica Group (Sociedad Anonima Industrias Celulosa Aragonsesa) to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system for Saica Group’s plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain.
The USDA Forest Service on July 17 announced $80 million in investments to "spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation.” At least $12 million of that went to biomass thermal projects.
The government of Nova Scotia on July 17 launched a new initiative to promote the use of woody biomass by directing provincial agencies to prioritize the use of wood for both construction and heating applications in public buildings.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on July 17 announced the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants to spur wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and accelerate energy innovation.
The USDA has announced it will delay opening the first quarterly grant application window for FY 2026 REAP funding. The agency cited both an application backlog and the need to disincentivize solar projects as reasons for the delay.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, expanding to 26% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 8.
Valmet has received an order from Kraftringen Energi for the bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler and flue gas handling equipment for the new combined heat and power (CHP) plant to be built in Örtofta, Eslöv municipality in Skåne, Sweden.
The Senate Finance Committee on June 17 released legislation that extends the 45Z credit but proposes changes that would cut the value of the credit by 20% for fuels made from imported feedstocks and alter the value of the credit for SAF.
President Donald Trump on June 12 signed an executive order focused on wildfire prevention and response that includes language aimed at finding innovative uses of woody biomass and forestry products.
A new report by Baringa on behalf of the U.K. REA finds that the use of biomass delivers significant benefits to the U.K. energy system, including providing up to 5.5 GW of reliable “firm” power to help balance variable renewables.
The Government of Ontario is protecting workers and jobs in the forest sector by investing $11.3 million in five research, innovation and modernization projects in northeastern Ontario. The investments are being made under the Forest Biomass Program.
The USDA on May 29 announced a $200 million investment to implement the Forest Service’s National Active Forest Management Strategy, which streamlines regulations, leverages emergency authorities, and expedites project approvals
The Alliance for Green Heat has announced it will hold a free 90-minute webinar on June 3 focused on efforts to integrate electronics into wood and pellet stoves to enable cleaner, smarter wood heating.
Biomass Magazine announces 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo in Nashville
By BBI International
May 28, 2025
Biomass Magazine has announced the dates for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event is scheduled to be held March 31-April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
The Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia supports projects that create more resilient forests, better protect communities and increase the use of wood that would otherwise be wasted and burned.
The House Ways and Means Committee on May 14 advanced its portion of President Trump’s “big, beautiful” tax bill. The draft legislation amends and extends the 45Z clean fuel production credit but repeals several other clean energy tax credits..
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