Biomass

Hydropower, Biomass Groups Say Jobs to Be Lost Without Tax Break

8 Feb 2012

Hydropower, biomass and geothermal energy groups urged Congress to extend a tax credit that will expire next year, joining the solar and wind industries in saying jobs will be lost without renewable-energy subsidies.

Biomass plants to burn quake debris

8 Feb 2012

The Forestry Agency will provide financial support for the construction of four biomass power plants to burn wood debris from the March 11 disasters, officials said. The plants to be built in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures are expected to burn a total of 200,000 tons of debris a year, generating 16,000 kw and covering the consumption needs of 30,000 households.

Biomass investment warms the House and cuts carbon emissions

8 Feb 2012

COMPANIES House is now powered by biomass thanks to a £450,000 investment.