The purpose of this project was to determine what incentives best support the commercialization of environmentally sustainable, low carbon, renewable biofuel technologies, to identify ways federal and state incentives can work together, and to determine how states can position themselves to help meet federal biofuels mandates. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eesi.org/021610_state_biofuel_paper
Category: Feedstocks
Feedstock webpage
Analyzing the Economics Values of An Alternative Preprocessing Facility in the Biomass Feedstocks – Biorefinery Supply Chain
Applying a GIS and mixed-integer mathematical programming model, this study evaluates the economic values of a preprocessing technology, stretch-wrap baling, in the biomass feedstock supply chain for a potential commercial-scale switchgrass biorefinery in East Tennessee. Follow this link to learn more: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/103993/2/Analyzing%20the%20Economics%20Values%20of%20Alternative%20Preprocessing%20Facilities%20in%20the%20Biomass%20Feedstocks%20-%20Biorefinery%20Supply%20Chain_prelim.pdf
Verifying Forest Sustainability
More customers and policymakers seek assurances that the forest-derived fuel or feedstock they purchase is harvested in a sustainable manner. How can sustainability be assured? Follow this link to learn more: http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/8154/verifying-forest-sustainability
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The USDA’s AFRI Program lists bioenergy as a challenge area for research in 2011. This .pdf explains the grant program and eligibility. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_bioenergy.pdf
Cellulosic Biofuels: Industry Progress Report 2012-2013
This report provides a detailed snapshot of advances made toward the commercial deployment of cellulosic biofuels. The report profiles cellulosic biofuel production facilities and projects in roughly 20 US states, several provinces in Canada, as well as China, Denmark, Italy, Germany, and Spain. All companies profiled are working toward developing production capacity in the United States to Meet the federal RFS Follow this link to learn more: http://ethanolrfa.org/page/-/PDFs/AEC%20Cellulosic%20Biofuels%20Industry%20Progress%20Report%202012-2013.pdf?nocdn=1
Washington Forest Biomass Supply Assessment and Calculator
Fact sheets, reports, and a forest biomass calculator for residual forest biomass collection from Washington state forests Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/OtherConservationInformation/Pages/em_forest_biomass_supply_study.aspx
US EIA Renewable Energy — Biomass Data and Information (2002-2006)
Feedstock and economics data for biofuels produced from biomass. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/biomass/biomass.html
Learning from our mistakes: minimizing problems with invasive biofuel plants
While looking for the perfect biofuel crop, it’s important to consider its effect on the surrounding environment. This article highlights potential strategies to protect land and reduce problems with invasive introduced crops. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187734351000134X
Search Your Environment Database Program
Search EPA’s database of environmental programs. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htm
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency
View information about current air quality, laws, and regulations in Washington State. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.orcaa.org/