Related Links on Biomass Energy/Biofuels
Check out these links to various programs and sources of information on using biomass to generate electricity and produce transportation fuels.
AgSTAR Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency operates an animal waste-to-energy program jointly sponsored by the DOE and USDA. The program investigates anaerobic digestion of animal residues.
Biomass Research at NREL
Describes the biomass research going on at NREL
Biopower for Farmers and Ranchers
This site provides information and resources on biopower, or biomass power, technologies for use on farms and ranches.
DOE Biomass Program
The DOE National Biomass Program seeks to cost effectively produce ethanol and other fuels, chemicals, and power from biomass resources such as agricultural and forestry residues or fast-growing trees and grasses.
National Bioenergy Center
This center unifies DOE's efforts to advance technology for producing fuels, chemicals, materials, and power from biomass.
USDA Biofuels Information
This U.S. Department of Agriculture Web site discusses biodiesel and liquid fuels from biomass (see Biofuels spotlight).