Biomass Week - July 8, 2011

July 8, 2011

Netherlands government to mandate biomass cofiring The Netherlands has made clear its intent to eventually mandate cofiring of biomass at all coal-fired power stations, and has indicated it will begin with cofiring obligations on power producers with possible obligations on power suppliers. READ MORE SHARE
Indiana dairy builds CNG fueling station with methane conversion An Indiana dairy will launch a new fleet of compressed natural gas-fueled milk trucks, once it completes construction on its new fueling station with a biogas conditioning element. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA finalizes Tailoring Rule biomass deferment The U.S. EPA has ruled that it will maintain its proposal to defer biomass from the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule for three years while the agency further studies the science and policy of regulating biomass energy. READ MORE SHARE
Oregon town site for two biomass power proposals A second biomass power proposal has emerged in the town of Klamath Falls, Ore., following the announcement that Iberdrola Renewables will amend its power plant proposal for the community from natural gas to biomass feedstock. READ MORE SHARE
Biomass input requested for Vermont's energy plan The NEBTWG is encouraging members of the biomass industry to submit their thoughts on the economic and environmental benefits of biomass energy in Vermont, so that biomass will be included in the state's Comprehensive Energy Plan. READ MORE SHARE
Berlin, N.H., biomass power plant canceled The Berlin Station biomass project in New Hampshire is officially off the table as a result of financial uncertainty created by project opponents, according to the project developers. READ MORE SHARE
Team helps businesses see benefits of using woody biomass system The U.S. Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center is leading the way in rediscovering that woody biomass is an efficient, cost-effective energy source by establishing a Woody Biomass Technical Assistance Team. READ MORE SHARE
ABC webinar will focus on state and federal policies The American Biogas Council will host a webinar on July 12 at 1 p.m. ET, where industry experts will address state and federal policies that impact anaerobic digestion facilities. READ MORE SHARE