Tag: biomass
R.I. Lawmakers Poised to OK Biomass Bill
Foes say a wood burning plant in Johnston would release carbon and potential contaminants. Despite the objections of environmental [...]
Why Biomass Remains a Challenge, Even in Timber-rich Georgia
A new biomass plant under construction in Georgia highlights the challenging economics of the technology, even in a state [...]
Revised Oregon Energy Bill Includes Biomass Provision
Biomass is politically popular in rural areas of the state and communities with timber mills where wood waste can [...]
Japan’s Feed-In-Tariff System for Clean Energy Mired in Regulations
The nuclear disaster in Japan two years ago ignited a push to develop a new and clean energy industry, [...]
German Law Gave Citizens a Stake in Clean Energy Switch
“What an eyesore, huh?” the man standing next to me on the beach said, nodding in the direction of [...]
10 Significant State Policies for Distributed Solar Energy
California and New Jersey receive frequent coverage for the state policies that have helped them claim and hold onto [...]
German Environment Minister plans to reform Renewable Energy Act
With a focus already on federal elections in September 2013, German Environment Minister Peter Altmaier wants to push a [...]
Phillippines ERC releases feed-in-tariff rates for renewable energy
The Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday approved the long-awaited feed-in tariffs (FIT) for renewable energy sources, a move expected [...]
Michigan Energy Michigan jobs pushes for RE measure
Supporters of a Michigan ballot measure that would require utilities to get more of their electricity from renewable sources [...]
Legacy Biomass Law Takes Effect
Legislation to amend the Clean Energy Initiative will take effect today and the bill’s prime sponsor says it represents [...]