Biomass and Energy Production

With the swift rise in fossil fuel prices renewable energy is increasingly being considered as an alternative. The U.S. Department of Energy is currently funding research on biomass as energy and solutions to environmental concerns.

1. Wisconsin Farm Group Backs Biomass Project
2008-08-01 22:51:30.0 TheWisconsin Farm Bureau is endorsing a plan to expand the biomass capacity of Alliant Energy's generating plant at Cassville.

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2. New Biomass Technology Dramatically Increases Ethanol Yield From Grasses And Yard Waste
2008-07-29 08:49:34.0 University of Georgia researchers have developed a new technology that promises to dramatically increase the yield of ethanol from readily available nonfood crops, such as Bermudagrass, switchgrass, Napiergrass -- and even yard waste.

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3. Study: Removing Biomass Wont Harm Forests
2008-06-23 09:17:01.0 St. Paul (ap) Some Researchers And Forest Officials Have Found That Biomass Can Likely Be Taken Away From The Woods Without Harming The Forest And The Soil But They Havent Figured Out How To Harvest The Biomass Economically.

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4. Show Me Energy Cooperative Announces First Use Of Biomass Pellets For Electrical Production In The United States
2008-06-17 22:44:11.0 amid Historical Grain Stock Shortages, Soaring Fuel Prices And Ongoing Climate Concerns, The Nation’s Heartland Looks To A Different Source Of Energy: Ag Residues And Renewable Crops That Have No Food Value. (prweb Jun 17, 2008) read The Full Story At http://www.prweb.com/releases/show_me_energy/biomass_pellets/prw eb1032984.htm

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5. Biomassworld 2008, SEP 23-24, 2008 In Beijing, Examines Competitive Advantages Of Biomass For Power And Cellulosic Biofuels

2008-06-12 08:44:11.0 biomassworld 2008 Will Be Held In Beijing, China On September 23-24, 2008. This Gathering Of Major Authorities And Project Stakeholders From Asia, Europe And The Us, With Discussion Focusing On Integrating Biomass Into The Energy Value Chain, Through Biomass Power Generation And Cellulosic Ethanol. Technological Advancements & Favorable Renewable Energy Policies Will Set The Tone For The More Than 20 Experts Sharing Insights On Commercializing Biomass To Energy. This Conference Will Be The Premier Netwo

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6. Global Limits Of Biomass Energy
2008-06-12 00:34:44.0 Biomass energy--energy generated from agricultural waste or specially grown energy crops--has been widely touted as a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Research is booming to improve energy crops and methods of converting crops to fuel. Already, Brazil gets 30% of its automotive fuel from ethanol distilled f

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7. Wisconsin Investsin Biomass Project
2008-06-10 22:28:56.0 The Badger State is teaming up with Premier Cooperative to develop a way to make switchgrass a viable alternative to coal as a fuel for electricgeneration.

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8. Manure To Fuel Bozrah Biomass Power Plant
2008-05-26 09:15:34.0 Plans For A 30-megawatt Biomass Power Plant In Town Moved Closer To Reality Last Week When Clearview Renewable Energy Officials Chose Kofkoff Egg Farm As Its Location.

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9. Biofuels: Process Used To Roast Coffee Beans MAY Give Biomass A Power Boost
2008-05-21 16:49:32.0 A process used to roast coffee beans could give Britain's biomass a power boost, increasing the energy content of some leading energy crops by up to 20 per cent.

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10. Genome Sequence Of A Biomass Degrading Fungus
2008-05-09 09:34:15.0 The fungus Trichoderma reesei is the main industrial source of enzymes used to convert sugars to chemical intermediates and biofuels, such as ethanol. A group of international scientists have deciphered the complete genome sequence of the fungus. The information derived from the genome will accelerate efforts to reduce the currently high cost of co...

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