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Biomass is any organic matter, particularly cellulosic or lingo-cellulosic matter, which is available on a renewable or recurring basis, including trees, plants and associated residues; plant fiber; animal wastes; industrial waste; and the paper component of municipal solid waste. .1
Biomass is any sort of vegetation - trees, grasses, plant parts such as leaves, stems and twigs, and ocean plants. During photosynthesis, plants combine carbon dioxide from the air and water from the ground to form carbohydrates, which form the building blocks of biomass.2
Biodiesel is registered as a fuel and fuel additive with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and meets clean diesel standards established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Neat (100 percent) biodiesel has been designated as an alternative fuel by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT).3
cite: [1] biomass.org. [2] eere.energy.gov [3] americanbiodiesel.net
Bioenergy Links
U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Program (DOE): Develops technology for conversion of biomass (plant-derived material) to valuable fuels, chemicals, materials and power, so as to reduce dependence on foreign oil and foster growth of biorefineries. The largest U.S. renewable energy source every year since 2000, it also provides the only renewable alternative for liquid transportation fuel.
cite: eere.energy.gov/biomass/
National Agricultural Library: BioFuels Information: Biofuels Research, Biofuels Production, Biofuel Crops, Economic Research, Market Research, Pros and Cons, and Biofuels links
cite: nal.usda.gov
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P.O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6186, bfin@ornl.gov. A gateway to information about fast growing trees, grasses, and residues for fuels and power.
cite: bioenergy.ornl.gov
Biobased Information System® (BIS): Online database. A comprehensive source for biobased information, connecting biobased information to websites and consumers around the globe. Collect, organize and disseminate data concerning topics related to biobased products and bioenergy.
cite: biobased.org
Biomass Energy Research Association, 901 D Street, SW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20024, (800) 247-1755, (847) 381-6320, bera1@excite.com. An association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.
cite: bera1.org
Bioenergy: Renewable Energy Policy Project, 1612 K Street, NW Suite 202, Washington, DC 20006. Bioenergy Basics, Types of Biomass, A Dash of Biomass, Ways to Generate Electricity, Costs of Bioenergy, Current Use, Barriers To Widespread Use, Current Policies and relevant links.
cite: crest.org
National Renewable Energy Lab, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401-3393, (303) 384-6858. Today, various forms of biomass energy account for nearly 4 percent of all energy consumed in the U.S. and 45 percent of renewable energy used in the U.S. Biomass is used to meet a variety of energy needs, including generating electricity, heating homes, fueling vehicles and providing process heat for industrial facilities.
cite: nrel.gov
AgroTech Communications, 91 West Galloway Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38111, (901) 309-1668, info@biobased.org. Working with major universities, government agencies, nonprofits and private companies to help expand the use of biobased products. Develops technology to disseminate and syndicate information, providing strategic linkages among stakeholders.
cite: agrotechcommunications.com
American Biodiesel, LLC: 6725 West Central Avenue, Ste. M-172, Toledo, OH 43617, 419-720-2916. Dedicated to the development and production of environmentally friendly fuels from renewable sources. American Biodiesel plans to construct a 30 million gallon per year production facility in Lucas County, Ohio to manufacture biodiesel.
cite: americanbiodiesel.net
American Biodiesel News (blog): cite: americanbiodiesel.com
National Renewable Energy Lab Photographic Information Exchange: A database of photographs and images depicting biomass.
cite: nrel.gov
Idaho National Laboratory: Bioenergy Initiative, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415, (208) 526-0115. Embracing the vision of "Whole Crop Utilization" and leverages key multidisciplinary INL capabilities to address the major science and technology needs associated with the cost-effective utilization of waste biomass. Whole Crop Utilization means using the entire crop, including both the grain and traditionally discarded plant biomass to produce food, feed, fiber, energy, and value-added products.
cite: inl.gov
Tennessee Biomass Information Network (TBIN): Helping farmers and rural development professionals by providing accessible data on methods, procedures, practices and technologies concerning harvesting, densification, storage and handling cellulosic biomass.
cite: tennesseebiomass.com
REAP Canada: Canada's Leading Resource Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
cite: eap.mcgill.ca
The Canadian Forestry Service: The CFS' mandate is to "to promote the sustainable development of Canada's forests and competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector for the well-being of present and future generations of Canadians."
cite: nrcan.gc.ca
Agriculture Canada: The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food promotes the development, adaptation and competitiveness of the agriculture and agri-food sector through policies and programs that are most appropriately provided by the federal government.
cite: agr.ca
Canadian Renewable Energy Network: BioEnergy: Technologies & Applications, Biodiesel fuel from seeds, Biogas from bacteria, Combustible gas from biomass, Combustion in commercial facilities, Combustion in industrial facilities, Combustion to heat homes, Discover the Benefits of Residential Wood Heating, Discover the Production and Uses of Biogas, Discover the Uses of Landfill Gas, History of District Energy, Making Ethanol fuel, Making solid fuels more efficient, Powering vehicles with ethanol, The CETC SuperCetane Technology.
canren.gc.ca
Canadian Bioenergy Association (CANBIO): National, industry-driven, non-profit organization of individuals, businesses and non-governmental organizations interested in the development, promotion and use of bioenergy.
cite: canbio.ca
RETScreen Biomass Heating Project Model: Can be used world-wide to evaluate the energy production (or savings), life-cycle costs and greenhouse gas emissions reduction for biomass and/or waste heat recovery (WHR) heating projects, ranging in size from large scale developments for clusters of buildings to individual building applications.
cite: retscreen.net
Burn It Smart!: Inefficient wood stoves and fireplaces can be a fire hazard. Dark or smelly smoke drifting from your chimney means the wood is not burning completely.
cite: burnitsmart.com
International Energy Agency Bioenergy: International collaboration can help worldwide progress in research, development, demonstration and employment (RDD&D) of new and improved energy technologies to exploit bioenergy resources. IEA Bioenergy offers opportunities to coordinate the work of national programmes across the wide range of bioenergy technologies.
cite: ieabioenergy.com
Biomass Pyrolysis Network: A global network of active researchers and developers of fast pyrolysis, has been established to discuss and exchange information on scientific and technological developments on pyrolysis and related technologies for the production of liquid fuels, electricity and chemicals.
cite: pyne.co.uk
IEA Bioenergy: Attempting to improve cooperation and information exchange between countries that have national programmes in bioenergy research, development and deployment.
cite: ieabioenergy.com
EUBIONET II: Efficient trading of biomass fuels and analysis of fuel supply chains and business models for market actors by networking. Analyses current and future biomass fuel market trends and biomass fuel prices.
cite: eubionet.net
GasNet: The Biomass Gasification Network: Global network of researchers, developers and implementers of biomass gasification. Established to discuss and exchange information on scientific and technological developments on biomass gasification and related technologies for the production of heat, electricity and/or combined heat and power.
cite: gasnet.uk.net
Intelligent Energy - Europe Programme: Promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources - helping to produce and use energy in more intelligent ways and to increase the use of renewables. Supports more than 200 international projects, over 30 local/regional energy management agencies, and European events in 4 main areas: New and Renewable energy sources, Energy efficiency, notably in buildings and industry, Energy aspects of transport, and Co-operation with developing countries.
cite: europa.eu.int
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