Simply stated, biodiesel, technically fatty acid methyl ester (FAME), is vegetable oil or animal fat with the glycerin removed and replaced with methanol, using sodium or potassium hydroxide as a catalyst. The process, called transesterification, is a fairly low-tech, low-capital-cost … Continue reading →
October 19, 2016 is designated as National Bioenergy Day. This day is a celebration of bioenergy that highlights its environmental and economic benefits on the local, state and national levels. It’s sponsored by the Biomass Power Association, Biomass Magazine, the … Continue reading →
The 2016 Northeast Regional Biomass Heating Conference and Expo is being held in Burlington, VT this week. There is a tour of new advanced wood heating systems on Wednesday and the conference and exhibition is on Thursday and Friday. Of … Continue reading →
By George Harvey Co-op Power is a grassroots member-owned co-operative focused on sustainable energy. By combining purchasing power of its members, it provides efficiencies of scale to make renewable power and products available inexpensively. It has a commitment to having … Continue reading →
Modern wood heating systems are a great way to reduce heating bills while improving the environment. That’s why Peter introduced The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act which would make it more affordable for Vermonters to install wood heating systems in homes … Continue reading →
Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuels — the New Introductory Textbook By Austin Robert Davis Bioenergy: Biomass to Biofuelsis an innovative new textbook that provides insight into the potential and current advances and benefits of biofuel. Contributions include an extensive list of well-respected … Continue reading →