Listening and Learning

By Kris Bevill

Revamps to the USDA's loan guarantee program are a direct result of industry input.

Permitting: A Big Ticket Item

By Holly Jessen

An overly restrictive permit can cost an ethanol plant more than just fines for noncompliance.

Partners for Progress

By Kris Bevill

A conversation with NCGA leader Rick Tolman about markets, corn advancement and advocating for ethanol

Regulations on the Horizon

By Kris Bevill

What impact will the U.S. EPA's Tailoring Rule regulations have on ethanol producers?

The U.S. EPA has released an overhauled final version of the Maximum Achievable Control Technology rules, and the biggest changes will affect biomass boilers.

Pushing for Permits

By Anna Austin

Every permitting experience is different. Biomass Power & Thermal talks to project developers about the challenges and successes of their permitting processes.

Particularity in Permitting

By Lisa Gibson

Compared with the U.S., Denmark has a shockingly simple permitting process for biomass heat and power facilities, undoubtedly a factor in its immense biomass energy consumption.

Controlling PM

By Anna Austin

Today's emission control devices are capable of keeping particulate matter emissions at reasonable levels and in line with regulations, but the best option may vary with each project.

With eight trade groups, too many voices may prove to be a liability the industry can't afford

Taking a company public may be a viable finance vehicle for some, but not all

There's more than one way to grow a company, and in the end there can be more than one winner

A Critical Year

By Ron Kotrba and Erin Voegele

Stakeholders at the 8th Annual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Phoenix acknowledged that 2011 might well define the industry's future

Finding the Right Purification Approach

By Bryan Sims

Trends in biodiesel washing and polishing

The Pure Potential of Glycerin

By Luke Geiver

Glycerin purification strategies are evolving, and the market might not be far behind

Membrane Technology in Production of Biofuels

By Kamla Jevons

Tested technology improves new biofuel processes

Navigating the GHG Reporting Maze

By Rich Hovan

Know what to expect and how to prepare for upcoming greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

The Billion Gallon Challenge

By Jeremy Martin

The Union of Concerned Scientists shares its vision for incentivizing greener biofuels.

Integration and Use of Solid Waste from Agave

By Francisco X. Villasenor

A pilot project in Mexico will use the waste from agave processing to produce biocarbon, biofuel, steam and electricity.

Do You Have Control Over NIMBYism?

By Al Maiorino

What steps can you take when your biomass project faces opposition?

Biodiesel Process Safety Management

By Wayne Lee and John Hardy

As biodiesel grows, expect increased scrutiny of safety compliance