Biomass

Mass of organic matter of non-fossil biological origin which can be exploited for energy purposes.

Authoritative On-line References and Resources

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass

Description of Resource

The US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has a  Biomass Program working with industry, academia and US National Laboratories on research into biomass feedstocks and conversion technologies.  The goal is cost competitive, high performance biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower.

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