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Three biomass projects receive $13 million from DOE in Recovery Act investment
In Washington, the US Department of Energy announced three projects that will receive $13 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support deployment of community-based renewable energy projects, including biomass.
These projects will promote investment in clean energy infrastructure that will create jobs, help communities provide long-term renewable energy and save consumers money. They [...]
Washington State considers biomass relief with Forest Biomass bill
In Washington state, the Forest Biomass Supply Agreements Bill was introduced this week in the state legislature, after a request by the state Commissioner of Public Lands. The bill is designed to relieve stress on the state biomass industry by encouraging investment.
The bill allows the state Department of Natural Resources to sign long-term biomass feedstock [...]
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POIC Sabah CEO says politics, economics frustrating biomass-to-power in Malaysia
In Malaysia, POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd CEO Dr Pang Teck Wai said that there is sufficient palm fruit waste to provide power and steam to the complex of palm industries at POIC Lahad Datu, but that the lack of a carbon emissions regime removed the incentive to secure long-term supply of feedstock. He said that, [...]
Nova Scotia heads for enviro, logger donnybrook over doubling of biomass power gen to 70 MW
In Canada, a government report is expected in Nova Scotia regarding the development of renewable energy for Nova Scotia. In hot dispute between loggers and environmental groups: the amount of green power produced from biomass to 70 MW, as the province aims to double its renewable power generation and reach a 25 percent target by [...]
20 Free, Hot Biomass downloads: Environmental, economic impact
13. GAO – Water and Biofuels
Energy and Water: Preliminary Observations on the Links between Water and Biofuels and Electricity Production
14. FAO Bioenergy overview
The FAO’s take on Sustainable Bioenergy with a “framework for decision makers” on environmental sustainability and food security.
15. GIC’s New Roadmap for Measuring & Valuing Carbon in the Agribusiness Sector
A new framework – [...]
Bipartisan US congressional group introduces biomass bills – forest thinning, heating systems
In Oregon, Republican Greg Walden and Democrat Kurt Schrader are among a bipartisan group in Congress introducing legislation this week to support the development of biomass technology. U.S. Rep. Greg Walden introduced a bill to expand forest thinning projects, telling the Associated Press that “What we are trying to do is provide the kinds of [...]
USDA accepting REAP loan guarantee, grant applications
In Washington, USDA Rural Development is taking loan guarantee and grant applications for the Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP, for projects to be awarded in 2010. This year, producers and businesses in Iowa have received $35 million in REAP loan guarantees and grants, which can be used for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency [...]
NatureWorks brings bio-based products to Copenhagen Summit
In Denmark, at the Bella Center where the United Nations global conference on climate change will be held, every one of the 15,000 dignitaries, including U.S. President Barack Obama, will stand, walk, and rest their feet on a carpet made from renewable plant material, not from oil. The plastic resin is made in the United [...]
