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This policy brief, produced by the Stockholm Environment Institute in partnership with the business leaders' initiative 3C, examines the role of biomass in transitioning to a low-carbon economy by 2035. It argues that while biomass is a promising renewable energy source, it is constrained by physical limits and competing needs for food and materials. The document evaluates four future scenarios, concluding that a 'Sustainability Transition'—which balances climate mitigation with sustainable agricultural productivity—offers the most viable path for economic growth and environmental stability.

A letter dated July 27, 2011, from a coalition of 21 organizations to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee urging the rejection of funding cuts to Farm Bill energy programs proposed in H.R. 2112 (the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012).

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the timeline and regulatory framework for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act, detailing specific permitting thresholds and future standards for industrial sources.

This 2009 fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the potential of unharvested crops and food processing waste as biomass feedstocks for biofuels. It argues that these resources can provide renewable energy and chemicals without competing with food production, highlighting specific waste streams from the potato, orange, and tomato industries and the economic benefits of recycling these materials.

This fact sheet outlines the renewable energy potential for Alabama, detailing specific generation targets for biomass, solar PV, and low-impact hydro, while proposing policy priorities to integrate these resources into the state's electricity portfolio.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy generation potential in Florida, comparing various power resources across economic and environmental metrics and proposing policy priorities to increase renewable electricity adoption.

This 2009 fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential for Georgia, estimating that the state could generate an additional 50,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 40 percent of current electricity sales.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential in Mississippi, detailing generation capacities for biomass, solar PV, and low-impact hydro, while proposing policy priorities to increase renewable electricity adoption.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute outlines the renewable energy potential and policy priorities for North Carolina, estimating that the state could generate an additional 52,000 GWh of electricity from renewable sources by 2025.

This fact sheet outlines the renewable energy potential for South Carolina, estimating that the state can generate an additional 25,000 GWh of electricity from renewable resources, which would represent approximately 30 percent of current electricity sales.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes biomass cofiring—the simultaneous combustion of biomass and a base fuel, typically coal—as a low-cost transition tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel reliance in the electric sector.

This report follows a December 2005 Expert Group Meeting convened at UNIDO's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, focused on industrial biotechnology and biomass utilisation in the developing world. It aims to support the creation and deployment of policy frameworks and technology platforms for industrial development and biomass conversion.

This report provides a stylized review of the relationships between biomass, livelihoods, and international trade, focusing specifically on the trade and technical cooperation axis between the European Union and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

This policy report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides recommendations for the 2007 Farm Bill to better integrate renewable energy production into US agriculture policy. The authors argue that agriculture policy should be viewed as energy policy to boost rural income, enhance national security, and mitigate climate change. The report identifies a significant gap between the authorization of energy programs in the 2002 Farm Bill and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the actual appropriations provided to implement them, calling for a transition toward a diversified agriculture portfolio that prioritizes sustainable biomass, local ownership of biorefineries, and expanded research and education.

This 1992 report by the Stockholm Environment Institute evaluates the technical, financial, and socio-economic impacts of rural electrification projects implemented by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO). The study finds that while electrification has provided substantial individual benefits—such as improved lighting and security—it has largely failed to achieve wider macro-economic goals, including the promotion of agro-industry and the reduction of deforestation. The report highlights severe financial losses in isolated diesel-powered areas, low supply reliability, and administrative weaknesses, recommending a restructuring of TANESCO's organization and a revision of tariff policies to improve sustainability.

This briefing note presents an economic assessment of Uganda's energy sector supply and demand projections to 2050, utilizing the LEAP model to evaluate the impacts of climate change and potential adaptation strategies.

This fact sheet presents an economic assessment of Uganda's energy sector supply and demand through 2050, utilizing the LEAP model to evaluate climate change impacts and adaptation strategies. It highlights a critical projected deficit in biomass and the financial requirements for transitioning to alternative energy sources and expanding electricity generation.

A letter from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs providing comments on draft amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No 39 of 2004).

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) argues that renewable biomass and the energy programs established by the 2008 Farm Bill are critical for reducing U.S. dependence on petroleum, enhancing energy security, and promoting rural economic development.

This briefing by the American Gas Foundation, presented to Congressional staff, outlines the potential of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a carbon-neutral energy source derived from biomass, landfills, and wastewater treatment facilities. It highlights RNG's versatility across multiple sectors, its compatibility with existing pipeline infrastructure, and its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs.