All Entries in the "Policy" Category
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 [...]
Udall, Risch introduce “National Forest Insect and Disease Emergency Act” with biomass fast-tracking provisions
In Washington, Senator Mark Udall of Colorado and Senator James Risch of Idaho introduced the National Forest Insect and Disease Emergency Act to provide tax incentives to companies that harvest trees that were killed by beetle infestations.
Commenting on the bill in a conference call, Udall said, “it pays people to use biofuels in productive ways, [...]
50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy – subscribers vote this week
All this week, subscribers are casting their ballots for the 50 Hottest Companies in Bioenergy.
Balloting will be open to the registered subscribers of the Biofuels Digest, Geothermal Digest and Biomass Digest e-newsletters, through Monday November 23rd at 5pm EST.
To download your free copy of the Selectors Data Book for Digest subscribers – including 230 pages [...]
Biomass Thermal Energy Council, Pellet Fuels Institute, and the Alliance for Green Heat blitz DC with biomass vs solar comparison
In Washington, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council, the Pellet Fuels Institute, and the Alliance for Green Heat addressed a standing room only audience of individuals interested in biomass energy, including representatives from 16 congressional offices, two Senate committees and the EPA. According to the groups, “With the appropriate public policy and tax structure, biomass – [...]
