Is Biopower Carbon Neutral?
Description:
This report assesses the variables involved in determining whether or not biopower (i.e., electricity generated from biomass) is a carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels as a way to help meet meet U.S. energy demands and reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It includes information about the biomass carbon cycle, GHG accounting for biopower production, recent developments affecting the assessment, and overview of whether or not it can be considered carbon neutral, and legislative imp…
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Date:
July 6, 2011
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department