Posts Tagged ‘Forest Biomass’
Ecostrat Article Shows Need for BDO Zones to Reduce Wildfire Risks
Jordan Solomon, President of Ecostrat, recently authored an article in Biofuels Digest about how BDO (Biofuel Development Opportunity) Zones can help to mitigate wildfire impacts. As Jordan writes, market-based solutions are criticial to help pay the costs of forest fuel treatments that remove excess vegetation and convert it to beneficial uses. One way to do…
Read MoreArbor Signs Deal with Microsoft to Remove Carbon from Atmosphere and Produce Renewable Electricity
In September, Arbor signed a deal with Microsoft to deliver 25,000 tons of permanent carbon dioxide removal to the tech giant starting in 2027, when the startup’s first commercial project is expected to come online. As a part of the deal, Arbor will also generate 5 megawatts of clean electricity per year, enough to power…
Read MoreEcostrat Announces Partnership to Offer Feedstock Supply Insurance
BAC Member Ecostrat has announced a partnership with New Energy Risk to develop Feedstock Supply Insurance (FSI). FSI will mitigate risk in biomass feedstock supply chains by effectively capping feedstock costs and securing long-term project debt repayment obligations. Biomass supply chains, especially in the forest sector, are a significant barrier to the rapid scaling of…
Read MoreBAC Comments on Non-Energy Benefits
BAC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission in its proceeding to consider non-energy benefits and impacts. BAC’s comments emphasize the need to consider: You can see BAC’s comments here.
Read MoreYuba Water Agency Funds Forest Waste to Energy Project
The Yuba Water Agency just announced that it would provide both a large grant and a low-interest loan to Camptonville Community Partnership to build a 5 megawatt power plant that will use forest waste to generate power. The project, located near Dobbins in Yuba County, will use waste biomass that is removed for forest restoration…
Read MoreU.S. Forest Service Awards Grants to Multiple BAC Members
The U. S. Forest Service has just announced awards to several BAC members for projects to convert forest waste biomass to energy. The Forest Service awards will go to Redding Rancheria Economic Development Corporation, Scotts Valley Energy Corporation, and Sierra Institute for Community and Environment. These awards come from the Forest Service’s wood innovation, community…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Priority Climate Action Plan Highlights Importance of Bioenergy
California recently submitted its Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the state’s application for federal funding for priority climate actions. California’s PCAP includes a portfolio of “proven climate programs,” many of which are focused on bioenergy from organic waste. Some of the specific areas in California’s PCAP…
Read MoreWest Biofuels to Receive Up to $30 Million from U.S. Department of Energy for Forest Biomass to Renewable Power Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected West Biofuels to receive up to $30 million for three forest biomass to renewable electricity projects. The projects will be in Burney (Shasta County), Mariposa, and Mammoth Lakes (Mono County). The funds will help these rural communities convert forest biomass into renewable energy and biochar, generating carbon negative…
Read MoreDepartment of Conservation Awards Forest Biomass to Advanced Biofuels Projects
The California Department of Conservation ((DOC) has approved grants to five BAC members to conduct the environmental planning and permitting for projects to convert forest waste to carbon negative biofuels including hydrogen and bio-oil. The projects will also include either biochar production or carbon capture and storage (CCS) to ensure that the fuels are carbon…
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