A scholarly book reviewing the concerns of utilization of food products for bioenergy production. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0964401012.671580
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State Fact Sheets
State Fact Sheets provide you with the financial investment made by each state in their State & Private Forestry Cooperative Programs as well as a discussion of the key issues, selected facts, accomplishments and highlights for that state. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.wflcweb.org/sapf/state_fact_sheets.php
Flying on Woody Biomass and Camelina: Consortium Seeks Biofuel Answers
Aviation remains as much a part of Washington State as its eastern dry-land agriculture or the rain-soaked forests on its mountainous western fringes. But only the alternative energy industry proposes to combine the three in a regional effort to create a green and renewable jet fuel (biojet). Follow this link to learn more: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/08/flying-on-woody-biomass-and-camelina-consortium-seeks-biofuel-answers
Clean Tech has Future in Missoula: County’s Business Climate, Work Force Fuels Growth Industry
A hopeful look at the economic and environmental future for Missoula, Montana Follow this link to learn more: http://missoulian.com/news/opinion/columnists/clean-tech-has-future-in-missoula-county-s-business-climate/article_b97b1c7e-ab29-11e1-a633-001a4bcf887a.html
Review of Consumption Trends and Public Policies Promoting Woody Biomass as an Energy Feedstock in the U.S.
A review of the four main wood energy sectors in the U.S. was conducted to explore historic trends and the impact of alternative energy prices and public policies on wood energy consumption. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/39466
A Case Study for a Biomass Logging Operation — Texas Forest Service (the Texas A&M University System)
With the recent prices of oil and gas having increased substantially, biomass from forests has generated substantial interest as an energy source. Several potential bio-energy projects in different, preliminary stages of planning in East Texas could need substantial supplies of woody biomass. Logging contractors may ask 1) what does it take to start a logging business for woody biomass, 2) how much does it cost to produce, and 3) is it profitable? Potential customers may want to know what the delivered price may be. To answer these questions, Texas Forest Service presents the following case study and attached spreadsheet of itemized costs of a logging business for woody biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/popup.aspx?id=893
Washington State Biomass Inventory and Bioenergy Assessment
An Evaluation of Organic Material Resources for Bioenergy Production in Washington State, including culled fruits and vegetables, animal and meat waste, and crop residues. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/em_biomass_inventory_wsu_2005.pdf
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN)
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN) is the nation’s first regional stakeholder effort to explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding the production of sustainable aviation fuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.safnw.com/
The Potential and Role of Biofuels in Commercial Air Transport – Biojetfuel
This report provides an overview of biofuel use in commercial aviation. It describes the framing conditions of the aviation industry, discusses future feedstock and cost expectations and estimates the potential trade effects of biojetfuels on international biomass and biofuel in the medium term. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.bioenergytrade.org/downloads/T40-Biojetfuel-Report-Sept2012.pdf
Next-generation Biomass Feedstocks for Biofuel Production
The development of second-generation biofuels – those that do not rely on grain crops as inputs – will require a diverse set of feedstocks that can be grown sustainably and processed cost-effectively. This publication reviews the outlook and challenges for meeting hoped-for production targets for such biofuels in the United States. Follow this link to learn more: http://genomebiology.com/2008/9/12/242