PFI qualifies 2 more NWP facilities into standards program
By Pellet Fuels Institute
July 07, 2016
The Pellet Fuels Institute recently announced the qualification of two new pellet fuels manufacturing facilities owned by Northeast Wood Products into the Pellet Fuels Institute Standards Program.
FutureMetrics recently released a pellet supply chain dashboard to see what the vote by the U.K. to leave the EU could mean for the industrial pellet sector.
Permitting Progress
July 01, 2016
The biomass industry is working to deliver air quality and environmental benefits while also complying with existing regulations
UK REA: 5th Carbon Budget crucial first step reassuring investors
By U.K. Renewable Energy Association
July 01, 2016
The U.K. has confirmed the Committee on Carbon Change's recommended carbon budget, laying out a 57 percent reduction in carbon emissions from 1990 levels during 2027-2032 and providing renewables industry and investors more long-term confidence.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has published a notice announcing plans to reestablish its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Committee and solicit membership nominations.
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute has announced the availability of a new feasibility study that shows biomass cooling can be a viable option for small-to-medium sized commercial, industrial and residential units.
Georgia Biomass earns qualification, reaches delivery milestone
By Georgia Biomass
June 28, 2016
Georgia Biomass has become the first industrial-scale pellet producer in North America to earn both ENplus A1 and Pellet Fuels Institute quality certifications. The company is also due to complete the loading of its 100th vessel for export to Europe.
Making Marketing Moves
By Bill Bell
June 27, 2016
As pellet producers and heating equipment firms limp into the summer, there are numerous plans underway to improve the marketing of “modern wood heat,� a phrase the industry has found to be more consumer-friendly than “biomass thermal.�
A Unified Renewable Heating and Cooling Front
By Ben Bell-Walker and Jarrod Petrohovich
June 26, 2016
The state policy environment in the Northeast has become the epicenter of support for the idea of a unified coalition to support renewable thermal energy.
A Brilliant Backup Plan
By Rachel Gibbons
June 25, 2016
Having the right fire suppression system and a plan B for when fire emergencies happen are a must for biomass energy facilities.
The U.K. has voted to leave the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his intention to resign. The referendum, known as the Brexit, was held June 23, with 51.9 percent voting to leave the EU and 48.1 percent voting to stay.
Two leading European bioeconomy players, the Bio-based Industries Consortium and the Vanguard Initiative have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for better interregional cooperation on the bioeconomy.
The Future of Freight
By Ron Kotrba
June 21, 2016
The primary mode of biomass transport—diesel power—continues to get cleaner and more efficient.
Smith Flooring qualifies into PFI Standards Program
By Pellet Fuels Institute
June 21, 2016
The Pellet Fuels Institute recently announced the qualification of pellet fuel manufacturer Smith Flooring of Mountain View, Missouri, into the Pellet Fuels Institute Standards Program.
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information (RFI) regarding the ability to eventually supply up to a billion dry tons of biomass feedstock annually for a variety of end uses.
Peel Ports announces milestone in supply of biomass to Drax
By Peel Ports
June 17, 2016
Seven months after opening phase 1 of its biomass terminal, Peel Ports has dispatched more than 400 freight services from the railheads at the Port of Liverpool to Drax power station in North Yorkshire.
Pacific Ag has acquired Calagri. The transaction further solidifies Pacific Ag's ability to ensure cost-competitive, year-round supply and more streamlined harvesting and delivery of forages and other crop residues to customers.
PHI Group to acquire pellet plant in Southeast US
By PHI Group
June 16, 2016
PHI Group recently announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire a wood pellet manufacturing company in Southeastern United States. The identity of the target company and certain details are being kept confidential until closing.
REN21 recently published its annual overview on the state of renewable energy, reporting 2015 was a record year for renewable energy installations. Renewable power and renewable heat both increased, along with renewables used in transportation.
FutureMetrics released a white paper discussing the current state of the industrial wood pellet markets and new opportunities for growth in the Japanese market. A dashboard associated with coal-to-wood pellet conversions also received updates.
U.K.-based Renewable Energy Association recently published its annual statistical REView 2016 report on the U.K renewable energy industry, reporting that despite record employment levels in 2015 recent policy changes threaten renewable energy growth.
Three weeks after Ontario finalized its cap and trade program, which takes effect July 1, the provincial government released the full version of its new Climate Change Action Plan.
Ontario Biomass Producers Cooperative Inc., a group of Ontario farmers producing and marketing biomass, recently launched an effort to make it easier for its members to sell the miscanthus and switchgrass they produce to various markets.
A recent report on Vermont's clean energy industry has determined the state has the highest number of per capita clean energy jobs in the nation. The wood energy industry is among the clean energy industry segments addressed in the report.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it is soliciting nominations for members to fill vacancies on the Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee. Nominations are due June 30.
Crash Course on Contributions
June 03, 2016
Lately, I have been contacted a lot about how to get articles published in Biomass Magazine, so today I'm going to give a quick crash course on submitting contributions.
Repreve Renewables LLC celebrated the official opening of its North Carolina processing center on June 1. The company's primary crop is giant miscanthus, a high-yielding, low-input and drought tolerant perennial that improves soil and water quality.
The International Renewable Energy Agency has released a report finding more than 8.1 million people worldwide are currently employed by the renewable energy industry, up 5 percent from last year. The report includes data on bioenergy employment.
Enviva to supply pellets to Lynemouth
By Enviva Holdings LP
June 02, 2016
Enviva Partners LP has announced the execution of a new take-or-pay off-take contract to supply wood pellets to Lynemouth Power Ltd., a subsidiary of Energeticky a prumyslovy holding (EPH). Deliveries are expected to start next year.
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