March 2022 SASS meeting in Juneau, Alaska. Using them. Picking up where federal research and development dollars left off, states are using the concept of a Renewable Portfolio Standard8 (RPS) to create a market for renewable energy via mandatory goals. Renewable Energy | Department of Energy The investment tax credit is an incentive for domestic investment in renewable energy plant and equipment. The sensitivity of the estimates with regard to truck fuel prices is unknown. The provisions of such a lawincluding definition of eligible biomass resources, price incentives for renewable electricity, and tax treatmentwould all affect the economic viability of possible projects and could affect demand for biomass resources. DUK http://www.cepi.org/content/default.asp?pageid=10. Without additional details, SEEM fails to address many of the efficiencies of full RTO integration modeled in this study like reserve sharing, transmission optimization, regional economic dispatch, independent system operation and market monitoring, and market access for independent power producers. Comparing a competitive regional Southeast market through 2040 to a business-as-usual scenario based on existing monopoly utility Integrated Resource Plans reveals remarkable findings. , and Duke Energy Inorganic wastes are reduced to low volume, inert solids.41 The technology is being used commercially in several installations around the world, with the first U.S. facility scheduled to be operational in 2011.42, A potential national renewable electricity standard would rely on biomass as one of the nation's most widely available resources that could be used to meet requirements.43 With many states already moving forward on advancing renewable energy goals, the acceptability of an RES may come down to regional views on the availability and suitability of renewable energy resources for meeting RES requirements. Ocean renewable energy in Southeast Asia: A review Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand have achieved 100 per cent or near 100 per cent energy access. 80% of contracts to add new renewables to the system by large energy buyers have been in organized competitive wholesale markets, said Bryn Baker, Director of Policy Innovation at the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance. 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Presentation on behalf of CleanEnergy.org. In past years, much of this material was either plowed under to reconstitute the soil, left for livestock forage, or was gathered to make straw. Incremental progress may be on the horizon. The majority of that capacity is expected to come from new energy crops.46, Opponents of an RES say goals for new renewable energy generation are unfair and cannot be easily met in the timeframes under discussion. "The Economic Availability of Biomass in the Southeastern United States," by T. Young, D. Ostermeier, J. Thomas, R. Brooks. With biomass representing the most widely used (and ostensibly the least expensive) renewable energy resource in the United States, its potential use in meeting RES requirements is key to the success of any RES that may be enacted. Senator Bingaman discussion draft, Title VIII, Renewable Portfolio Standard, 111th Congress. has suggested that increasing the penetration of renewable . This open-ended engagement ensures that investments were paired with a forward-looking approach to plan for longer-term action that are home-grown and responsive to local priorities, complement ongoing partnerships, and are inclusive of the values and peoples in the region. Traditionally regulated electricity markets dominate most of the Southeast, Northwest and much of the West (excluding California). Virginia and North Carolina are the only two southeastern states to have enacted RPS requirements, but at levels below current federal RPS proposals. have proposed the voluntary Southeast Energy Exchange Market (SEEM). The Alaska-based, USDA intra-agency team is co-led by Rural Development, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Forest Service. This visit reinforces USDAs commitment to locally driven collaborative work towards shared outcomes in southeast Alaska communities. "Hog fuel" is a mixture of wood and bark, usually reduced to 50-75 millimeter-size chips and produced by a "wood hog" (i.e., grinder), from which it derives its name. A companion policy report to the Southeast modeling highlights successful state policies smoothing the clean energy transition for coal-dependent communities in Colorado and New Mexico, which could be a valuable model for the Southeast. Feb 27, 2023 - Mar 1, 2023. http://www.eia.doe.gov/glossary/glossary_b.htm. Each idea or proposal was read by multiple reviewers. All renewable energy sources combined account for about 10% of the U.S. total energy production. Optimal allocation method of energy storage for integrated renewable Methane is the primary component of natural gas which is used in cooking, heating, chemicals production, and electric power generation. The harvest of food and other crops often leaves behind a mass of stover (i.e., stalks, leaves and other plant remnants). As we celebrate USAIDs achievements in energy in Thailand and across the region, we also look to the future and partnerships that will continue to strengthen energy investments in the region, facilitating the transition to a clean energy future and enhanced regional energy security, said ChargdAffairesHeath. USDA is focused on maximizing its collective resources to provide the highest level of support and service to Southeast Alaska. Tom Darin Liskey, Georgia Power seeks to convert coal plant to biomass, ReCharge News, February 3, 2009, http://www.rechargenews.com/energy/biofuels/article171226.ece. Alternatively, new or existing power generation facilities at closed pulp and paper mills could be evaluated as options, and configured strictly for power generation.67 Existing woody biomass stocks could be augmented by biocrops or other types of biomass to help fuel new power generation facilities. Pulp & Paper Workers Resource Council. Energy Innovation has released updated analysis comparing the cost of continuing to operate coal plants to replacing them with solar, wind, or batteries. Tribal and Indigenous Interests - $12.5 million, Community Capacity - $3.125 million (12.5%), Resilient Peoples & Place: When a time for peace is facilitated through partnership, Creating a Tribal Restoration Workforce - Fish Alaska Magazine, Forest Service to start improvements on Wrangell blueberry lands next spring - Wrangell Sentinel, Biden-Harris Administration Invests More Than $37 Million to Improve Recreational Sites and Cabins on National Forests and Grasslands | USDA, The SalmonState: Bringing the sockeye home | Juneau Empire, Local priorities and USDA funding strategies meet up in Southeast Alaska High Country News Know the West (hcn.org), Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategys webpage, Guiding Recommendations & Potential Long-Term Investments, Initial Investment and Recommendations Summary, Traditional Technical Knowledge and Cultural Use of Forest Products. But this result is indicative of what should be on the table for each utilitys next resource plan. The Southeast is one of the country's fastest growing economic sectors and one of the only regions without a competitive wholesale electricity market. The Southeast has enough renewable resources to meet the 25 percent renewable-power mandate proposed by draft House energy and climate legislation, according to a new assessment [pdf] by environmental groups. Climate change mitigation goals may have additional impacts on the value of renewable energy credits, and eventual impacts on biomass demand nationwide. Plasma-arc gasification is an incineration technology which uses an oxygen-starved environment to reduce the organic components in municipal solid waste (or other biomass) into its constituent elements. The team used a two-pronged approach to gather public input. http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2007/jul/23/germany.greenbusiness. An online data explorer allows users to compare scenarios and understand state-level impacts: By contrast, current utility plans add virtually no wind or storage, only 21 GW of additional solar by 2040, maintain existing coal, and drastically expand gas generation. The Southeast already has a strong base of companies that can make and assemble the key components of wind turbines and other renewable energy equipment. Out of the seven states included in the model, only North Carolina has a meaningful renewable portfolio standard. Energy demand in Southeast Asia has increased on average by around 3% a year over the past two decades, and this trend continues to 2030 under today's policy settings in the STEPS. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Renewable Resource Data Center, http://www.nrel.gov/rredc/. State Renewable Energy Resources - US EPA A decision in the Georgia Power rate case last week failed to provide age-appropriate policy and will ensure Georgia remains a bottom-10 state for rooftop solar. SCCO to support a diverse economy, enhancecommunity resilience, and conserve natural resources in Southeast Alaska. For example, all-source procurement, which requires monopoly utilities to conduct a competitive procurement process with robust bid evaluation, can add clean electricity and reduce customer costs. 890, S. 433). "We have to keep our eyes on the prize and actually achieve something," Inslee said. The key determinants of success related to fuel for a biomass power plant include the availability of biomass resources, prices of the feedstock, and the cost of collection and delivery of these resources. These proposals reflect the broad and deep need for economic stimulus in Southeast Alaska. BIMSTEC region can provide green, affordable energy access to all The Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy is USDAs approach to support economic, cultural, and natural resources sustainability in the region. Targets for biofuels production from a Renewable Fuels Standard may mean that increased amounts of biomass would be dedicated to meet the needs of that program, if the trend away from corn-based ethanol persists and gasoline demand increases. Yes We Can: Southern Solutions for a National Renewable Energy Standard. Today, biomass is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States. Not only are there immediate investments that will benefit the region, but there is also an eye toward the future with support for capacity building and technical assistance that will make these projects sustainable.. research demonstrates how much a competitive regional electricity market would benefit the Southeast U.S. What are renewable resources in the Southeast? It gives an overview of the ORE status of the region in terms of its potential and existing policies that support the utilization of ORE as an alternative source of energy. Interact with the entire Southeast renewable energy community and hear from key players Effective Networking Connect with speakers and attendees in the Networking Lounge or via secured, private messages Schedule 1-on-1 meetings or group calls using built-in video chat features on our virtual platform FEATURED SPEAKERS Kathryn Arbeit The OneUSDA team is continuing to work with Tribal Nations, Alaska Native corporations, and other partners to distribute all funds in 2022. Sign up to receive clean energy updates in your inbox. These proposals reflect the broad and deep need for economic stimulus in Southeast Alaska. Nowhere is the debate on biomass resources more pronounced than in the southeastern United States where biomass has been described as the region's best hope to meet RES requirements.44. North Carolina and South Carolina policymakers have the right idea by requiring regulators to investigate the benefits of establishing organized markets in these states. Notably, in the Southeast where wind resources are often dismissed, local wind was found to be less expensive than 30% of all Southeast coal plants and regional wind was found to be less expensive than 84% of all Southeast coal plants. Meanwhile, the coastal areas in the region have considerable potential to harness wind energy. What are Energy Crops? See http://www.esri.com/library/fliers/pdfs/measuringbiofuel.pdf. Biomass has been characterized by advocates for an RES in the Southeast (i.e., Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia) as the regions main renewable resource which could be used to meet a standard. Cogeneration is the production of electrical energy and another form of useful energy (such as heat or steam) through the sequential use of energy. In these states, most renewable energy projects are utility-owned. Renewable energy in Southeast Asia: Policies and recommendations In addition to looking at replacing generation with wind or solar, Energy Innovation looked at pairing local solar resources with battery storage to replace some or all of the capacity of each coal plant without costing more than the continued operation of the plant. President Biden is placing climate change at the center of U.S. foreign policy, he said. Gasification. This included virtual Open Houses, an online feedback tool, an information-filled website, and a dedicated email address for submitting input, letters, and/or existing plans or specific investment proposals. Continue reading with a Scientific American subscription. The issue of whether there is enough biomass to meet both an RES and RFS is beyond the scope of this report. Over the past decade, the most rapid growth came from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia and Viet Nam. 709 W. 9th Street [F|39$~0 #4 (Photo by Logan Cyrus for The Washington Post via Getty Images). Waxman had offered a lower renewable target of 17.5 percent, according to Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas), a member of the committee. Wave, tidal energy, and ocean thermal energy conversion could be tapped, to provide alternative sources of clean and dependable energy in the region. The successful deployment of renewable energy in Europe is often credited to FIT provisions.16. Located in a tropical climate and within the Ring of Fire, this region has great potential for a transition toward renewable energy utilization. This important step towards more battery deployments will increase the penetration of renewable energy, reduce pollution from fossil fuels, and help develop an electric vehicle infrastructure, supporting Thailands transition towards a carbon-neutral country. Identifying short- and long-term opportunities for investments that reflect the diverse opportunities and needs in the region. See Plasma Gasification at http://www.recoveredenergy.com/d_plasma.html. non renewable resources in the southeast regionan implied power is one that brainlyan implied power is one that brainly The inorganic chemicals are recovered in a "recovery boiler" and reconstituted for reuse, while the organic lignin is burned, generating heat for steam production. In regions where the quality or availability of renewable resources may be in question, as for example, in the Southeast,19 some states are concerned that the current RES proposals would subject them to federal penalties. The pulp and paper industry dominates the cogeneration sector today fueled largely by biomass from wood wastes. Harnessing these resources appears to be a promising solution for improving the life quality of rural villagers. The difference between these two types of resources is that renewable resources can naturally replenish themselves while nonrenewable resources cannot. RPS requirements oblige electric utilities to provide electricity from renewable energy sources in increasing amounts over a specified period of years. Discussion with Southern Company, March 31, 2009. Georgia Power Company, Georgia Power Seeks Approval for Coal Plant Conversion to Biomass, August 22, 2008, http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-22-2008/0004871944&EDATE=. One portfolio would be to continue to operate these coal plants, and another would be to phase them out while replacement generation and capacity from solar, wind, and storage come online. Addresses critical community capacity needs and/or increases capacity. See http://wood.tennessee.edu/NR/rdonlyres/70B5D4FC-FAAB-4DF3-A291-45E39CA5C99A/1310/EconomicAvailabilityofWoodyBiomass.pdf. http://bioenergy.ornl.gov/pdfs/ornltm-2002199.pdf. Justine Hunter, Forestry decline threatens B.C. U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics Explore our digital archive back to 1845, including articles by more than 150 Nobel Prize winners. When examined from a regional perspective, a number of questions have been raised as to the potential impacts on the supply and demand of biomass resources under a renewable energy standard. Sustainable management of southeastern woody biomass supplies could help to meet any RES target. RENEWABLE RESOURCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (SEA . The platform was created as a result of the signed memorandum for cooperation and promotion of the corporate supply of renewable energy in Bulgaria, and in a broader aspect in Southeast Europe, between the Association for Production, Storage and Trade in Electricity (), the . See http://www.pprc.info/html/millclosures.htm. We look to be part of an inclusive, responsive approach that complements existing efforts toward practical, common-sense solutions. Southeast Asia needs $210 bln annual investment on renewables -IRENA Renewable tenders continue to grow across Southeast Asia, presenting A OneUSDA team comprised of theForest Service, Rural Development, and Natural Resources Conservation Service engaged Southeast Alaska partners, communities, Tribal Nations and Alaska Nativecorporations in a process that reflects the immediate and long-term needs and opportunities in the region. This has fuelled economic growth and permitted higher living standards. Dave SjodingRenewable Resources Specialist925 Plum Street S.E., Bldg 3P.O. Approximately 53% of all renewable energy comes from biomass sources, represented by biofuels, landfill gas, municipal solid waste, wood and wood-derived fuels, and other biomass feedstocks. Arguments against the need for a national RES have been made in the past that this is a matter for state or regional self-determination. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 890 (111th Congress) 101, the Federal Renewable Electricity Standard. Aided by a well-established, supportive portfolio of policies in nearly every Northeastern state, the region ranks second in the nation for both solar power . It also includes a proposal to restore the 2001 Roadless Rule protections on the Tongass and to engage in meaningful consultations with Tribal Nations and Alaska Native corporations. United States. These investments speak to the opportunities for partnershipthis isnt the first time USDA has invested in southeast Alaska, and it wont be the last, Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small said. non renewable resources in the southeast region By 2025, the desired regional target is securing 23 percent of primary energy from renewable sources. Infrastructure total commitment of $3.125 million, which includes about $1.5 million for five projects announced today. Transportation costs associated with biomass will bear strongly on the decision to site a biomass power facility. Wood wastes from saw mills is a primary source of energy used by the biopower industry in its power plants, but if sufficient numbers of these mills go out of business, then the economics of biopower operations could change.52 There is little doubt that logging operations leave behind considerable waste wood in the forests, but going into the forest specifically to collect wood wastes may not be cost effective for biopower companies.53. The Golden Age For Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Energy Information Administration, How is my electricity generated, delivered, and priced?, July 10, 2008, http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/energy_in_brief/electricity.cfm. At least 29 U.S. states have set renewable portfolio standardspolicies that mandate a certain percentage of energy from renewable sources, More than 100 cities worldwide now boast at least 70 . A lock () or https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Nearly all Southeast coal plants cost more to run than replacing them with new wind and solar, so continuing to run these uneconomic resources forces customers to foot the bill and inhale dirty air.
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