The carbon neutrality of biomass as defined by the federal government has been a main point of emphasis for the biomass industry over the past decade, particularly as the debate over carbon emissions has ramped up in intensity. At the beginning of November, leaders from… read more
Energy efficiency, for decades, was the key buzzword in the power industry. Now, with tougher regulations and tighter marins, the operative word is “sustainability” – being able to produce power efficiently while staying within emissions controls and being economical in the process for an indefinite… read more
In biomass fuel handling, the wood yard is a key component of the overall system. An efficiently-designed wood yard leads to efficiencies in the fuel handling process; a wood yard that is haphazard and poorly-designed brings inefficiencies that result in higher costs. There are three… read more
Renewable is the word on the lips of most energy researchers in the nation, as the industry seeks to find more efficient ways to generate energy from sustainable, non-fossil fuel sources. According to a group of corporate and academic researchers, the next step may be… read more
Biomass is growing, and is still aiming for widespread adoption across the nation, instead of being a regional energy source. In order for biomass to scale commercially and become more widespread, there are two things that have to be refined and developed: more efficient operations… read more
Biofuel got its start over a century ago, in 1876, when the Otto Cycle became the first combustion engine that used a combination of alcohol and gasoline. While this vehicle didn’t use biofuel, it inspired Ford to power the Model T with ethanol made from… read more
The U.S. steel industry is one of the most prolific users of lime products. But the domestic steel industry has struggled to compete with cheaper imports from abroad over the past 30 years, having an effect on the American lime manufacturing industry the American lime… read more
In a sign of potential wide-scale growth in biomass in the Southeast, a renewable energy investor has announced a major move in Alabama’s developing biomass industry. Pinnacle Renewable Holdings, which operates one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial wood pellets, has purchased… read more
