Mississippi: Biomass Scores 'A' in Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
According to a recent assessment by a private group mapping Mississippi’s energy future, biomass is the only resource to score an “A.” After the “A” for biomass, geothermal and hydropower each came in with a “B.” Solar and wind each got a “D.”
As Mitchell notes:
Biomass differs from other fuels because the supply can be replenished and, as we all know, that’s not true for coal, natural gas, oil or even nuclear materials.
Mississippi biomass comes in many forms, including: wood chips, wood pellets, crop waste or even gas-generating animal waste. Biofuels are another end market for biomass feedstock and Mississippi boasts two biodiesel and one ethanol plant. While Mississippi does not currently capture methane to produce electricity, according to the author, Advance Mississippi, a nonprofit that conducted the resource assessment, has identified 12 potential sites.
Read more about Mississippi’s biomass future.
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