On March 6, a group of more than 200 companies and trade associations sent a letter to House and Senate Agricultural Committee leaders urging them to reauthorize and fund energy title programs in the next Farm Bill.
A Wood Heat State of Mind
March 06, 2018
Wood heat is common in New York homes, but there's a need for higher-efficiency, lower-emitting devices, and ongoing support for new residential and commercial installations.
Farm Bill Energy Title's Record of Success
By Lloyd Ritter
March 06, 2018
The Farm Bill Energy Title programs represent one-tenth of a percent of the overall bill's cost. Yet, they have such a huge impact on rural economies—diversifying crops, sustaining and creating jobs, new industries and supporting new technologies.
Finalists announced for the 2018 Wood Stove Design Challenge
By U.S. Department of Energy
March 06, 2018
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the second round of finalists for the 2018 Wood Stove Design Challenge have officially been chosen. Finalists will showcase their wood stove technology on the National Mall in November.
Pellet Stoves and Solar Panels: the Perfect Match?
By John Ackerly
March 05, 2018
Pellet stoves are one of the cheapest ways to reduce a home's carbon footprint. A perfect complement to solar panels, they could be pitched as part of a package for homes.
Enviva: Chesapeake terminal impacted by Feb. 27 fire
By Enviva Partners LP
March 05, 2018
Enviva Partners LP reports that a fire commenced at its deep-water marine terminal in Chesapeake, Virginia, late on Feb. 27. The fire was quickly controlled. Enviva said the fire may impact the timing and number of shipments in the first quarter.
On Feb. 28, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced U.S. manufacturers of densified biomass fuel reported producing 640,000 million tons of product in November, and selling 670,000 tons.
Are Black Pellets Ready to Compete with White Pellets?
By William Strauss and Laurenz Schmidt
March 01, 2018
Advanced wood pellets, often called black pellets due to their appearance after thermal treatment, have long been touted as a superior fuel to conventional white wood pellets.
From Plant to Port
By David Marks
February 28, 2018
Before being used as fuel at Drax's U.K. power station, wood pellets make a long journey that the company has fine-tuned.
Siting a New Facility: Costly Mistakes
By Stan Parton
February 28, 2018
Successfully bypassing numerous potential project development pitfalls requires a deep understanding of the wood fiber supply chain.
On Feb. 27, Drax Group plc released 2017 financial results, reporting improved earnings from biomass generation and Opus Energy. During an investor presentation, the company provided insight into its future bioenergy plans.
On Feb. 27, nearly six months after he was first nominated, the U.S. Senate confirmed Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey to serve as Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service at USDA.
Lignetics acquires New England Wood Pellet
By Lignetics Inc.
February 27, 2018
On Feb. 27, Lignetics Inc. announced it has acquired New England Wood Pellet LLC, which includes manufacturing plants in Jaffrey, New Hampshire; Schuyler, New York; Deposit, New York; and Youngsville, Pennsylvania.
Astec provides update on wood pellet plant business
February 23, 2018
Astec Industries recently released fourth quarter 2017 financial results, providing an update of ongoing pellet plant activities in Georgia and Arkansas and discussing the company's future plans as an equipment supplier to the pellet industry.
Enviva Partners LP has released fourth quarter financial results and announced it has entered into a firm 10-year take-or-pay offtake contract with Marubeni Corp. to supply 100,000 metric tons per year of wood pellets to a new power plant in Japan.
NASF launches first-of-its kind resource: TimberAssurance.Org
By National Association of State Foresters
February 22, 2018
The NASF has created an open-access clearinghouse for national and state regulations that affect the management of U.S. forests and help to demonstrate the sustainable and legal nature in which U.S. timber is harvested.
Process could allow treated wood to be used in pellet production
By Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique – INRS
February 21, 2018
INRS researchers have developed a process that successfully removed more than 90 percent of the contaminants present in treated wood waste. Once decontaminated, the wood could be used to manufacture particleboard or heating pellets.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $11.5 million in new funding to deploy energy infrastructure on tribal lands. Bioenergy projects are among those eligible to apply for the funding.
Enviva completes acquisition of South Carolina wood pellet plant
By Enviva Holdings LP
February 19, 2018
Enviva announced Feb. 16 that it has completed the acquisition of a wood pellet production plant in Greenwood, South Carolina, and related assets from The Navigator Co. S.A., a Portuguese paper and pulp company.
Prodesa, FutureMetrics announce partnership agreement
By FutureMetrics
February 14, 2018
Prodesa and FutureMetrics are teaming up under a new partnership agreement under which FutureMetrics operations expert, John Swaan, will lead a team that trains the operators of new Prodesa pellet plants.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has provided New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu with a letter announcing EPA's efforts to work towards a carbon-neutral policy for biomass and clarify federal procurement recommendations for responsibly managed forests.
Active Energy opens Utah facility
February 13, 2018
U.K.-based Active Energy Group plc has announced its CoalSwitch plant in Utah officially became operational the week of Feb. 5 and is producing the company's high-calorific, high-bulk-density biomass pellet.
FutureMetrics has published a brief white paper explaining how weather and the price of heating oil influence demand for wood pellets used for heating. The paper, published Jan. 31, was authored by William Strauss, president of FutureMetrics.
U.S. DOE's Bioenergy Technologies Office conducts a biennial peer review that enables external stakeholders to provide feedback on its R&D portfolio and develop recommendations. On Feb. 6, BETO published the results of last year's peer review.
Consumers can save a bundle by switching to wood pellets
By New Hampshire Wood Energy Council
February 08, 2018
The New Hampshire Wood Energy Council reveals modern wood heating with locally sourced wood pellet fuel is delivering significant heat cost advantages over conventional fossil heating fuels.
EIA updates bioenergy forecasts in February report
February 08, 2018
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the February edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting nonhydropower renewables will provide approximately 10 percent of U.S. electricity generation in 2018 and 2019.
Pinnacle Renewable Holdings completes IPO in Canada
February 06, 2018
Canadian pellet producer Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. announced the successful closing of its initial public offering (IPO) and secondary offering of its common shares. The common shares began trading Feb. 6 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Fighting Pellet Silo Fires
By Frank Hedlund and Jeffrey Nichols
February 01, 2018
Smoldering fires in wood pellets storages can occur for a number of reasons. Oftentimes, smoldering fires in bulk storage silos can't be fought with water.
Vermont's state constitution is staying warm with wood heat
By Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
February 01, 2018
The Vermont State Archives, home to the constitution, is heated with wood. Last fall the Department of Buildings and General Services replaced the aging boilers in the State Archives in Middlesex with two new automatic Froling wood pellet boilers.
Coming out Hot
January 31, 2018
After several consecutive soft winters, signs point to a rebound for most U.S. pellet manufacturers.
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