Biomass is any organic material made from plants and animals that contains energy from the sun. It is renewable because it can be grown and re-grown on a continuous basis. To release the energy, biomass can be burned, converted to gas or fermented for transportation fuel. Although some carbon and methane gases are released into the air when utilizing biomass energy, the growth of new biomass crops capture nearly equivalent amounts of these emissions, making biomass a carbon-neutral renewable energy. The most common form of biomass is wood. People have used wood for heat and cooking for thousands of years.

Lately, we have seen a dramatic increase in forest wildfires due to drought and dense forest landscapes. The management methods of the past have not been the most beneficial for forest health.

The forests are now undergoing a major revision in management. This shift has begun a focus on the ecosystems and the intent to utilize the sustainable residues from these forest management projects in the most prudent manner.

Biomass residues from these sources are plentiful and renewable and can be used to produce sustainable, reliable energy. The technology to refine these materials into fuels is proven and available now.

Biomass Thermal and Electrical Energy
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