From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Mar 9 13:34:26 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:34:26 -0800 Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass Research News 3-9-2011 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E2DFBCC1@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> The following web links related to forest biomass policy and research appeared recently: Massachusetts mill to produce pyrolysis oil from wood waste UBC receives funding for on-campus CHP Two BC mills awarded federal funds for bioenergy upgrades UBC to host biomass pelletization workshop, May 17-18 Prospects for a unified national biofuels policy Business of Renewable Energy & Efficiency conference scheduled for Portland, Apr 12-13 Climate Trust develops carbon market criteria for biochar Clatskanie ethanol plant prepares to restart TreeFree Biomass Solutions sets up shop at McKinstry Innovation Center Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians Energy Summit scheduled for Quinault Lodge, Apr 11-13 Clinton warns of biofuel impact on poor: Des Moines Register Former President Bill Clinton sounded a warning today on the impact that biofuels can have on global food prices and political stability. "We have to become energy independent but we don't want to do it at the expense of food riots," Clinton said at the Agriculture Department's annual agricultural outlook conference, which draws agribusiness executives, university experts and others involved in the industry from around the country. Turning Forests Into Fuel: Promise and Limits of Biomass Energy in Northeastern U.S.: ScienceDaily Forest biomass could replace as much as one quarter of the liquid fossil fuel now being used for industrial and commercial heating in the Northeastern United States. That's according to a new report released February 17 by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Tue Mar 22 12:43:36 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:43:36 -0700 Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass in the News 3-22-2011 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E2DFC90F@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> These news stories regarding forest biomass appeared recently... Adage cancels Shelton-area biomass power facility Supporters seek extension of Oregon biomass tax credit BC Bioenergy Network next gen biomass conference program, May 11-12 BC bioenergy regulation and policy seminar, Mar 30, Vancouver Alberta community launches province's first biomass district heating system Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Wed Mar 23 09:01:46 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:01:46 -0700 Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass research and policy news 3-23-2011 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E2DFCA14@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> The following forest biomass research and policy news links appeared recently: CoolPlanet developing mobile pyrolysis unit for biofuels USDA EDA announces i6 Green Challenge awards for innovation Report from this year's Sustainable Biodiesel Summit North American exports of wood pellets to Europe doubles Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Mon Mar 28 10:50:23 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:50:23 -0700 Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass in the News 3-28-11 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E468E55F@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> These news stories regarding biomass energy appeared in the media recently: Seattle Times stirs the pot on woody biomass energy Chelan, WA area awaits Forest Service word on biomass availability Vancouver, WA district heating proposal continues to move forward Simpson/Solomon CHP plant in Shelton, WA receives DNS, lacks power contract Oregon considers utility tax for renewables Darby Montana Fuels-for-Schools program honored Funding cuts threaten Montana State U biodiesel facility Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kevin.weeks at state.or.us Tue Mar 29 09:50:28 2011 From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin) Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:50:28 -0700 Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass policy and research news 3-29-11 Message-ID: <2659B04496B9C544A0CB26155C1FD1B601E468E711@WPODFEXCL01.ODF.STATE.OR.US> These items related to forest biomass & energy policy and research appeared on the Web recently: Boeing and EPFL launch Sustainable Biomass Consortium Seattle firm launches BC biomass CHP industrial park Proceedings from BC biomass air quality workshop USDA issues first bond-based loan guarantee Congressional changes to USDOE loans threaten cellulosic biofuel projects Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels launches certification process EPA accepting comment on three-year biogenic CO2 Tailoring Rule delay Biofuels Digest sizes up mythic biofuel claims Kevin Weeks Public Information Officer Oregon Department of Forestry Agency Affairs Office (503) 945-7427 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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