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Under current market conditions, cost remains a major barrier to market penetration of forest bioenergy. However, technological advances as well as social, political, economic, and environmental factors, will affect the cost competitiveness of this renewable energy source. In some …
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Ash from woody biomass comes from the minerals present in the structure of trees and shrubs in addition to any soil contamination. Properties of wood ash depend on a variety of factors including type of tree or shrub, part …
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The South is endowed with a rich forestland base and favorable physiographical conditions for growing biomass. While the total availability of forest biomass is promising, the actual supply of forest biomass for bioenergy will be affected by an array …
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Petroleum-based feedstocks have dominated as industrial inputs over the past century. The rising petroleum prices, a decline in petroleum reserves, and consumer demand for environmentally friendly products are resulting in numerous opportunities for bio-based materials in the marketplace. This …
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Numerous opportunities are emerging to expand industrial needs through the production and processing of biological materials. Biological feedstocks can be used as a substitute for petroleum-based feedstocks to make a variety of bulk, intermediate, and specialty chemicals. Biomass-related chemical …
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Energy is one of the main applications of woody biomass and forest residues. Wood is the main source of energy for more than 2 billion people and provides more than 14 percent of the world’s total energy1. Demand for …
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Tax savings are often used to promote economic development in the United States. A case in point is Congress’ Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005. This landmark energy tax law provides major tax cuts to producers to boost renewable …
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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of renewable and energy efficiency portfolio policies. These policies are currently being used in several states across the country to assist with various objectives related to energy and sustainability. Although similar in …
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Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, tasteless, colorless, mildly toxic alcohol having a fairly distinguishable odor. It is the same alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is used alternatively for industrial purposes as …
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Bioenergy, including forest biomass for energy, is a promising energy source. As outlined in other fact sheets, this source of energy has many benefits to society and the environment. Advancing the production and consumption of bioenergy will likely require …
