Judge Rules Biomass Plants Have to Obey the Law, While Usefulness is Questioned
Power plants that burn biomass have to obey the Clean Air Act; research shows those plants may do more harm than good.
Don't Let Hurricane Sandy's Debris Go to Waste
Where's all that piled wood and brush going to go when it's finally picked up?
Connecticut Biomass Plant Converts Construction Waste to Energy
The $225 million plant will convert local waste materials to energy, a better option than using plant biomass.
USDA Establishes 19,000 Acres for Biomass Crop Miscanthus
Under the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, farmers and biomass operators can benefit from financial incentives to grow and process the grass for heat, electricity, liquid biofuels, and bio-based products.
House Republicans Eliminate Funding for USDA Clean Energy Programs
A program that helps farmers and rural small businesses buy renewable energy systems was significantly cut, and the biomass program was completely erased.