The fall of coal prices and advent of strict regulations on coal ash handling – and the rise of alternative energy sources like biomass – have led some power plant facilities to consider converting at least some of their production from coal to biomass. The decision makes sense to some;… Read More
The EPA’s coal ash rules – while tested severely by the Supreme Court – are still set to go into effect on October 14th, and could spell dark days for many coal-fired power plants across the country. One power plant in Missouri is currently working on a solution to avoid… Read More
As demands for affordable, renewable energy rise, the world is faced with a conundrum: how can we provide enough energy for agriculture and industry for a growing worldwide population while doing so sustainably – especially using biomass? Biomass is widely viewed as being a key part of the formula that,… Read More
Two weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill titled “Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015”, a bill that seeks to change key regulations on coal ash handling put into place by the Environmental Protection Agency. Previously, the EPA set forth several regulations under their proposed… Read More
The United States Supreme Court and its nine Justices have dominated the news cycle over the past week, first with an Affordable Care Act decision and then with a pivotal ruling on gay marriage. A lesser-known – but still important – decision was just reached that could have far-reaching consequences… Read More
For years, wet bottom ash handling has been the standard for power plants throughout the world. Systems that use impounded hoppers or submerged scrapper conveyors have traditionally handled ash using water as a primary medium. Now, however, a growing emphasis on environmentally-friendly production has caused many power plants to reconsider… Read More
Biomass is becoming one of the most intriguing sources of alternative energy in the U.S. In 2013, 4.6 quadrillion BTUs were generated from biomass, and that number is expected to grow to 5.6 quadrillion BTUs by 2040. These increases will only continue as more incentives are poured into the industry… Read More
The march toward a national power grid that is increasingly supplied by alternative energy continues, as two new bills were proposed in Congress in May. Both proposals, sponsored by Democratic legislators, aim to expand the parameters for alternative energy – including biomass – while creating a new standard for energy… Read More
