In biomass plants across the country – from Iowa to Minnesota and Maine – there is a direct link between preprocessing biomass fuel and converting it into energy. Most of the time, the two happen at the same facility – and this process occurs with a decidedly low-tech approach that… Read More
The Maine biomass industry – once a shining example of the potential for biomass for many states – has struggled in 2016, with the shuttering of two biomass plants in March. Now, state and industry leaders are convening in a series of panels to evaluate how they can work together… Read More
North America has turned into a net exporter of wood pellets over the past few decades, success that has only increased as biomass has taken off across the globe. According to the North American Wood Fiber Review, wood pellet exports grew by seven percent in the fourth quarter of 2015,… Read More
Wind and solar energy have both made tremendous advances over the past two decades. What were once pipe dreams and unrealistic ambitions have turned into practical ways to produce energy. But now, things are changing for these two maturing industries that leave the future of each in doubt. Solar Companies… Read More
Maine has long been one of the leaders in biomass development in the U.S. Now, the Pine Tree State is taking another step forward in the advancement of biomass with a new law designed to boost the state’s industry. In April, Governor Paul LePage signed into law “An Act to… Read More
A bill titled the Energy Policy Modernization Act passed the U.S. Senate last week – and it contains an amendment that is favorable to the biomass industry. The bill’s goal is to amend a few important acts governing energy production and conservation in the United States. The amendment in question,… Read More
The march toward a future full of renewable energy continues on – and this time, Oregon is the state that will benefit. Last month, Governor Kate Brown signed into law a bill that would double Oregon’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) while taking the dramatic step of cutting out coal completely…. Read More
The one thing keeping renewable energy from becoming more widespread is storage – more specifically, how to store energy gained from renewable resources so it can be allocated as needed to meet demand for a grid. One energy producer in North America is working to develop a hybrid storage system… Read More
