Biopower for Electricity Providers

The following resources will provide you with more information on biopower technologies. If you are unfamiliar with biopower, see the introduction to biopower.

Research, Development and Deployment

NREL Biomass Research: What is a Biorefinery?
Presents NREL's concept for integrating biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, and chemicals from biomass.

U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Research & Development Initiative
Coordinates and accelerates all federal biobased products and bioenergy research and development.

U.S. Department of Energy Biomass Program State and Regional Programs
Features regional organization contact information.

U.S. Department of Energy Distributed Energy Program: Biomass Power
Provides information on how small, modular biopower systems can be combined with other electric generation systems to improve the operation of an electric delivery system.

U.S. Department of Energy Green Power Network
Provides news on green power markets and utility green pricing programs—both domestic and international.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's Connecting to the Grid Program
Provides news and resources for utilities developing interconnection rules for renewable energy systems.

Analysis and Planning

NREL Biomass Technology Analysis Models and Tools
Provides strategic information to clients focused on facilitating renewable energy technologies in electricity markets.

NREL Renewable Electric Plant Information System
Features a database of comprehensive information on grid-connected renewable electric generation plants in the United States.

Publications

Biomass Cofiring: A Renewable Alternative for Utilities (PDF 533 KB) Download Adobe Reader.