2005 Year in Review, U.S. Biomass Energy Policy

Until recently, biomass has been on the backburner for many renewable energy advocates, but the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), numerous agriculture organizations and several Members of Congress have been promoting this renewable energy source for years.

Biomass used to displace petroleum, especially in the transportation sector, will take center stage next year. Transportation Flexible fuel plug-in hybrids offer the potential to decrease dependence on oil in the transportation sector while improving air quality. One new initiative that will kick off in 2006 is the Austin Energy National Plug-in Partner Campaign, which will help build a market for gas-optional plug-in hybrids. The national campaign will help demonstrate to automobile manufacturers that a market for flexible-fuel Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) exists today.

Sorry this story is a bit old but I’ve covered all the other main renewables except this one – Ed

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