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USDA rescinds funding opportunity for REAP

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By Erin Krueger

April 14, 2026

Policy 

The USDA is formally rescinding a notice of funding opportunity issued in October 2024 for FY 2025, 2026 and 2027 Rural Energy for America Program funding. Any applicant without a fully executed financial assistance agreement will have to reapply.

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The 2026 International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine and organized by BBI International, successfully concluded after three days of in-depth discussions, technology showcases, and high-value networking opportunities.

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Biomass Magazine announced this week the eight companies selected to pitch to a group of angel investors and venture capital firms at the International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place March 31 – April 2, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 19th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 31-April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

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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.

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The call for presentation abstracts for the 19th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo is now open. The event will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, March 31 – April 2, 2026. Abstracts can be submitted through Nov. 21.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo. The event will be held March 18-20 in Atlanta, Georgia, and features tracks focused on pellets, biomass power and thermal, biogas and RNG, and SAF.

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The International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual opening meeting on Dec. 3. The meeting is the first of REEEAC’s current charter term.

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The call for presentation abstracts for the 18th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 18-20, 2025, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The U.S. DOE has announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program. Thirteen of 229 selected projects focus on bioenergy research and development.

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The OMB on July 5 published its 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by federal agencies related to the RFS, biofuel infrastructure, CO2 pipeline safety, and wood heating.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on May 28 announced the renewal of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. The agency is also seeking nominations for committee membership.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a meeting May 22 in Washington, D.C.

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REEEAC to hold meeting March 21

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By Erin Voegele

March 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on March 21.

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Montana Renewables was recognized as the Groundbreaker of the Year and Jason Kessler, president at KESCO Inc., was presented with the Excellence in Bioenergy Award at the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo.

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Loamist, a climatetech startup, has announced its pre-seed financing and emergence from stealth mode, marking the public release of its Biomass Explorer product, a tool that addresses the critical challenge of accessing biomass.

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Biomass Magazine has announced the general session speakers for the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place March 4-6, 2024 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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Biomass Magazine on Dec. 6 released the agenda for the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place March 4-6, 2024 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Nov. 30. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required.

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The call for presentation abstracts for the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 4-6, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.

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The Surface Transportation Board on Sept. 26 announced that it intends to renew the charter of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, which provides guidance on the rail transport of energy resources, including biofuels.

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FutureMetrics LLC on Sept. 17 published a new white paper that shows modern wood pellet fueled central heating systems can be a more affordable heating option than heat pumps for buildings in some climates.

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CW Mill Equipment celebrates 50th anniversary

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By CW Mill Equipment Co. Inc.

September 20, 2023

CW Mill Equipment Co. Inc. is celebrating 50 years of operations. The Kanas-based company's products include HogZilla brand industrial grinding machines and high performance hammer mill cutting and grinding tools.

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts renewables will account for 25 percent of U.S. electricity generation next year, up from 22 percent this year, according to the agency’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Sept. 12.

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Biomass power generation in Great Britian was down approximately 20 percent during the second quarter of 2023. The decline primarily resulted from unprecedented wood pellet prices, according to Drax's latest Electric Insights Quarterly report.

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