The EPA’s coal ash rules – while tested severely by the Supreme Court – are still set to go into effect on October 14th, and could spell dark days for many coal-fired power plants across the country. One power plant in Missouri is currently working on a solution to avoid… Read More
As demands for affordable, renewable energy rise, the world is faced with a conundrum: how can we provide enough energy for agriculture and industry for a growing worldwide population while doing so sustainably – especially using biomass? Biomass is widely viewed as being a key part of the formula that,… Read More
Biomass is becoming one of the most intriguing sources of alternative energy in the U.S. In 2013, 4.6 quadrillion BTUs were generated from biomass, and that number is expected to grow to 5.6 quadrillion BTUs by 2040. These increases will only continue as more incentives are poured into the industry… Read More
The biomass industry has grown considerably over the past decade, with even more growth scheduled for this year and the upcoming years. Only two years ago, a global research firm predicted that biomass would triple in growth by 2030, which is now only 15 years away. And more entrepreneurs and… Read More
Biomass pellets are used for a variety of industrial and domestic purposes, especially in heating. Over the years, as oil prices have risen, biomass pellets have increased in popularity thanks to their energy efficiency and their cost advantages. Now, though, the price of oil has taken a tumble and has… Read More
In what could be the beginning of positive news for the biomass industry – as well as the energy industry as a whole – the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that it is developing a framework by which it will evaluate biomass to see if there are any “climate policy… Read More
With the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan causing such a stir, coal-fired utilities are likely weighing their options and looking for alternatives that could help them reduce their carbon footprint. One fairly straightforward strategy that takes advantage of ample, affordable, and available fuel that also qualifies as a renewable… Read More
On June 2, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Clean Power Plan, which sparked discussions all across the power generation industry. With so many opinions out there, it’s sometimes difficult to determine what the plan says. If you visit the EPA website, you’ll learn that the plan is… Read More
