[Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass Research and Policy News 5-2-2011

[WEEKS Kevin]

These articles related to forest biomass policy and research appeared recently..


Forum explores "Separating Hype from Reality in Alternative Fuels," May 19<http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2011/04/08/separating-hype-from-reality-in-alternative-fuels-mark-your-calendars-for-may-19/>

Pulp & Paper Foundation conference focuses on bio-based economy, May 26<http://depts.washington.edu/wppf/WPPF_2011_Annual_Conference_Registration.pdf>

NWCAA has $3.5m for significant GHG mitigation project<http://app.e2ma.net/app2/campaigns/archived/12965/c432b28d02be875538a2565dfe309a80/>

UW Environmental Innovation Challenge teams include biomass, algal projects<http://depts.washington.edu/foster/22500-awarded-to-clean-technology-winners/>

WSU promotes leadership role in aviation biofuel development<http://www.wsunews.wsu.edu/pages/publications.asp?Action=Detail&PublicationID=25299>

Climate Trust reviews Oregon's biogas potential<http://www.climatetrust.org/documents/GrowingORBiogasIndustryWhitePaper.pdf>

Oregon Dept of Ag report explores agriculture and energy<http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/docs/pdf/ag_energy_report.pdf>

OR Governor calls for long-term state energy strategy<http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2011/04/kitzhaber-airs-plan-for-10-year-energy.html>

Biomass Thermal Energy Council offers new podcast series<http://www.biomassthermal.org/resource/interviews.asp>

New report explores the emerging bio-revolution in Canadian forest industry<http://www.fpac.ca/index.php/en/bio-revolution/>

Pine beetle moving from lodgepole to jack pine<http://www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2429>

Five key variables for advanced biofuels in 2011<http://biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2011/04/08/the-class-of-2011/>

USDOE Biomass Program R&D peer review scheduled for June 27-28<http://obpreview2011.govtools.us/review/>

California Energy Commission funds biosolids gasification project<http://www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2011_releases/2011-03-23_award_research_project.html>

China starts to emphasize bioenergy potential<http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/04/china-focuses-on-biomass-development>

Wisconsin releases new strategic plan for biogas development<http://www.wbi.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/The-Biogas-Opportunity-in-Wisconsin-2011.pdf>

Biogas and wind power whole county in Wisconsin<http://blogs.usda.gov/2011/03/28/farm-based-and-wind-energy-powers-an-entire-county-in-wisconsin/>

Biomass R&D Initiative funding available for advanced biofuels<http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/progress_alerts.cfm/pa_id=515>

Expanded California RPS impacts regional green power demand<http://www.naseo.org/news/newsletter/documents/2011-04-15/California.pdf>

Comments sought on changes to NRCS conservation practices, including bioenergy<http://govpulse.us/entries/2011/04/11/2011-8483/notice-of-proposed-changes-to-the-national-handbook-of-conservation-practices-for-the-natural-resour>

EPA criticized for lack of industry experts in peer review of biofuels report<http://www.ethanolproducer.com/articles/7656/lack-of-input-for-epa-biofuels-report-could-impact-future-policy>

Biomass Power Association comments on EPA tailoring rulemaking<http://biomassmagazine.com/articles/5412/epa-hears-biomass-proponents>

National Alliance of Forest Owners launches biomass energy website<http://renewablebiomass.org/>

American Forest & Paper Association commits to reducing GHG emissions<http://www.afandpa.org/whatwebelieve.aspx?id=1900>

EPA streamlines alternative fuel conversion regulations<http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/fuels/altfuels/420f11006.pdf>

New EU fuel taxes may focus on carbon and energy efficiency<http://euobserver.com/9/32174>


Kevin Weeks

Public Information Officer

Oregon Department of Forestry

Agency Affairs Office

(503) 945-7427

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