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UGA: Burning woody biomass in power plants could reduce carbon
A new study by researchers in the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources shows that replacing coal in Georgia’s power plants with woody biomass could not only meet Georgia’s power needs, but reduce carbon emissions.http://dlvr.it/SVLl0S
Bill aims to create $1 per gallon sales tax credit for RNG fuel
Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Mark Warner, D-Va., on July 20 introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act. The legislation aims to create a $1 per gallon tax credit for sellers of renewable natural gas (RNG) used for transportation.http://dlvr.it/SVJ1nY
Senators ask EPA to set strong RVOs for biomass-based diesel
A group of 24 senators on July 19 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to set strong 2023 and 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biomass-based diesel.http://dlvr.it/SVDS0h
New Zealand Post rolls out hydrogen fuel truck
The vehicle has been added to the company’s fleet to help it reach its carbon emission targets. New Zealand Post…http://dlvr.it/SVCzc0
UK sets 10% SAF goal, launches £165 Advanced Fuels Fund
The U.K. government on July 19 released its Jet Zero strategy. The initiative, in part, requires at least 10 percent SAF use by 2030. It also aims to kickstart a domestic SAF industry, support by a new £165 million Advanced Fuels Fund.http://dlvr.it/SV9bvp
EU demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel to remain flat in 2022
Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel in the European Union was up in 2020 and 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. That growth, however, is expected to stagnate in 2022, according to a report filed with the USDA.http://dlvr.it/SV6PwV
GIP provides update of 3 RNG projects
Green Impact Partners has released updates on three advanced RNG projects. Construction is expected to start on the Iowa project this year. A project in Canadia is undergoing permitting, with a Colorado project expected to begin commissioning soon.http://dlvr.it/STz5gH
Enviva celebrates National Forest Week
This year's National Forest Week kicked off July 11. In celebrtation of the event, Enviva President Thomas Meth discusses the importance of the U.S. National Forest System and it all it provides and has to offer.http://dlvr.it/STw3hx
EIA updates bioenergy production, capacity forecasts
Renewables are expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 24 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 13.http://dlvr.it/STrtBy
MOL Drybulk, Drax launch green shipping initiative
Leading renewable energy company Drax Group and Japanese shipping company MOL Drybulk Ltd. are working together to reduce the emissions and fuel costs associated with shipping biomass by deploying wind power technology on its vessels.http://dlvr.it/STnh8B

