Biomass Power Systems--Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Do We Get There? The Role of Gasification

Biomass Power Systems--Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Do We Get There? The Role of Gasification

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The electric power industry, and especially the biomass power industry, in the United States is in a period of great uncertainty. Deregulation, State non-fossil mandates, recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rulings, expiration of PURPA contracts, potential loss of Energy Policy Act (EPACT) tax credits, and policy changes in the 1995 Farm Bill all contribute to this uncertainty.Simultaneously, many utilities are experiencing pressure to provide waste or residue disposal service for industrial or agricultural customers. The agricultural sector is also anxiously seeking alternative and higher value markets for its products. In this paper, we discuss the current situation in the biomass power industry, some reasons for past industry problems, areas critical for success inthe future, and a strategy for achieving this success. Results from recent site-specific feasibility studies and other economic and technical analyses are also presented.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	19
State	Published - 1995
Event	Conference on New Power Generation Technology from the Conference - San Francisco, California Duration: 25 Oct 1995 → 27 Oct 1995

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Conference	Conference on New Power Generation Technology from the Conference
City	San Francisco, California
Period	25/10/95 → 27/10/95

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NREL/CP-430-20235

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Biomass Power Systems--Where Are We, Where Are We Going, and How Do We Get There? The Role of Gasification

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