Biomass
Biomass is a class of renewable fuels that includes woody and herbaceous crops and residues, solid waste, sewage, and liquid fuels (such as alcohol and biodiesel) derived from agricultural products. Learn more about the types of biomass here.
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Biomass is a class of renewable fuels that includes woody and herbaceous crops and residues, solid waste, sewage, and liquid fuels (such as alcohol and biodiesel) derived from agricultural products.
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This funding will commission a significant, objective white paper to provide a summary of the research and peer reviewed science-based information on biomass sustainability.
Biomass Wood Pellet Boiler and Furnace Emissions and Safety Regulations
In coordination with the northeast states, DOER contracted with the Coalition of Northeast Governors (CONEG) Policy Research Center, Inc. to develop a concise, objective analysis on whether the northeast states' air emissions regulations and safety certifications for residential and institutional-scale biomass boilers and furnaces pose a barrier to creation of a viable northeast market for domestic and non-U.S. biomass heaters and boilers; and if so, what various strategic actions could be taken to reduce such barriers and create a more attractive regional market for high performance biomass boilers - either developed domestically or abroad. The report is available here.
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The Commonwealth seeks to prioritize existing commercial, residential and agricultural outdoor hydronic heaters (OHH), also known as outdoor wood boilers, which require replacement and provide replacement funding.
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The Sustainable Forest Bioenergy Initiative will facilitate the development of biomass energy projects and fuel supply infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
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