Renewables are currently expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity production in 2025, expanding to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administrations’ latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 6.
USDA on May 6 announced it will offer $23 million in grants through the Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 870,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in January, according to the April edition of the U.S. EIA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuels Report. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 940,000 tons.
Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a biomass power producer to support the disposal of wood infested by emerald ash borer.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 10.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on April 3 issued a Secretarial Memo to establish a “Emergency Situation Determination” that aims to empower the U.S. Forest Service to expedite efforts to reduce wildfire risk on National Forest System lands.
Anora is investing in a new, state-of-the-art biomass-boiler at its Koskenkorva Distillery in Finland. Scheduled for commissioning in 2026, the biomass-boiler will operate on 100% renewable fuels and help the company achieve its carbon neutrality target.
2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo concludes as largest event in a decade and unparalleled industry insights
By BBI International
March 25, 2025
The 2025 International Biomass Conference & Expo, held March 18-20 in Atlanta Georgia, featured of insightful discussions, cutting-edge technology showcases, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
The U.S. DOE’s Office of Indian Energy has extended the deadline to apply for a $25 million funding opportunity that aims to support Tribal energy planning and development. Biomass power and thermal projects are among those eligible for the funding.
The U.S. EIA currently expects renewables to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 11.
As of January 2025, Forisk’s wood bioenergy database tracks 387 operating and announced projects related to wood pellets, electricity, combined heat and power, liquid fuels and thermal.
The American Biomass Energy Association announced its support and appreciation for the Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production Executive Order that was released by the White House on March 1st.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Feb. 11.
Wellons has announced it will supply two 12-megawatt (MW) thermal oil heaters to Société en Commandite Onimiskiw Opitciwan (SCOO). The boilers will be part of SCOO’s new biomass cogeneration plant.
New research shows most universities can immediately make the switch from petroleum-based energy sources to biofuels to heat campuses in cold weather zones with existing infrastructure, according to Lifecycle Renewables
Castlerock Biofuels LLC, operating locally through its subsidiary EME Biofuels LLC, has announced the selection of Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new sustainable biocrude production facility. The plant will leverage Ensyn Corp. technology.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 930,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in October, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 950,000 tons during the month.
Piramal Pharma Ltd. has achieved a notable environmental milestone at its API and intermediates manufacturing facility in Digwal, India, by converting its coal-fired steam boiler to operate on biomass briquettes.
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office on Jan. 16 announced $1.35 million in Phase 2 funding for three projects to accelerate wood heater innovation and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters.
Renewables are expected to account for 25% of U.S. electricity generation in 2025, increasing to 27% in 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 14.
The Alliance for Green Heat is hosting a webinar on Jan. 14 that will look at the most common reasons that smoke comes from wood and pellets stoves, how to diagnose it, and the best ways to fix it.
As former President Jimmy Carter is honored by family, friends and political leaders in Washington, D.C., the Alliance for Green Heat is highlighting his environmental leadership, which included public advocacy for wood heating.
U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 860,000 tons of densified biomass fuels in September, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sales of densified biomass fuel reached 900,000 tons during the month.
The White House OMB on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines regulatory actions under development by federal agencies related to the RFS, biofuel infrastructure and CO2 pipeline safety.
Renewables are currently expected to account for 23% of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 25% in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Dec. 10.
Solvay has announced the official inauguration of the second biomass boiler at its Rheinberg soda ash and bicarbonate plant in Germany, phasing out the use of thermal coal for energy use at the site.
The IRS has issued proposed regulations to implement the energy efficient home improvement credit, as modified by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, including provisions of the Section 25 tax credit pertaining to wood stoves.
The U.S. Forest Service on Oct. 24 announced it is making up to $34 million available through the Wood Innovation Grant, Community Wood Grant and the Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Programs.
The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service on Oct. 16 issued a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Energy for America Program. The notice applies to fiscal year (FY) 2025, 2026 and 2027 awards.
Vattenfall, a multinational power company owned by the government of Sweden, on Oct. 16 announced it has cancelled plans to develop a biomass heating plant in Diemen, a city located just outside Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
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