Advocating Biomass Energy
Biomass Power Association is actively involved in the legislative process
promoting biopower as an important addition to America’s energy portfolio, and helping to shape government policies that encourage the development and use of biomass energy.
Biomass Power Associations’ advocacy efforts are vital
as American policymakers at every level explore ways to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.
Public Policies in Action
The EPA has failed to implement a program passed by Congress in 2007 that would allow electricity from renewable sources like biogas, biomass and waste-to-energy qualify to generate credits under the RFS program. Industries that are eligible for credits have thrived during the past decade, while biogas, biomass and waste-to-energy have worked hard to stay in business.
Every year the EPA neglects to process eRIN applications means lost revenue – not only for qualified electricity producers but also for other stakeholders along the supply chain like dairy farmers, foresters and landowners, and municipal governments that own and operate power infrastructure. We call on the EPA to process eRIN applications in 2019 without delay!
BPA is a founding member of the RFS Power Coalition to activate the electricity pathway approved in the RFS.
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When 100 people show up and stay through a 90 minute parallel session on the technical details of eRINs and the RFS, you know #biogas and #biomass companies understand there’s a serious business opportunity. Activate eRINs and double the D3 RVOs @USAbiomass @ecoengineers1 #IBCE19
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“Excellent panel presentation at #IBCE19. Electric Rins and its impact on the RFS. Well done speakers and moderator. @ambiogascouncil @BiomassMa...
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Happy New Year! In 2019, we hope to see the @EPA process applications for biomass to participate in the RFS. Here's an in-depth article,"A Rightful Role in the RFS," from @BiomassAnna on where things stand:
A Rightful Role in the RFS @BiomassMagazine
FROM JANUARY/FEBRUARY ISSUE: The electric vehicle market is predicted to soar, and, pending overdue action by the U.S. EPA, biomass power producers ar...
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We’re proud to provide renewable energy through the use of regional biomass from tree waste, helping to reduce carbon in our energy supply and curbing the spread of emerald ash borer. Happy #BioenergyDay!
Our @cleanenergymn team had a wonderful time celebrating #BioenergyDay w/Koda Energy! Great turnout throughout the day & enjoyed seeing so many of our terrific partners!
The forest products industry is a critically important part of the rural economy in Massachusetts. Biomass energy is an important market that helps support the industry, and that's why we work to encourage the displacement of fossil fuels with renewable woody biomass.
