Biomass: Comparison of Definitions in Legislation Through the 111th Congress
Description:
The use of biomass as an energy feedstock is emerging as a potentially viable alternative to address U.S. energy security concerns, foreign oil dependence, rural economic development, and diminishing sources of conventional energy. Biomass (organic matter that can be converted into energy) may include food crops, crops for energy, crop residues, wood waste and byproducts, and animal manure. Most legislation involving biomass has focused on encouraging the production of liquid fuels from corn. F…
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Date:
March 7, 2012
Creator:
Bracmort, Kelsi & Gorte, Ross W.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department