California Biomass Collaborative

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California Biomass Collaborative is a statewide collaboration of government, industry, environmental groups, and educational institutions administered for the state by the University of California, Davis. Sponsored by the California Energy Commission and other agency and industry partners, the Collaborative works to enhance the sustainable management and development of biomass in California for the production of renewable energy, biofuels, and products.

News & Announcements

• June 2012: CalRecycle Digesting Urban Organic Residuals Forum Presentations available: Digesting Urban Organics Residuals (DUOR): A Forum on Technology, Economics & Permitting / A Forum on Technology, Economics & Permitting
• December 5, 2011: The Biomass Facilities Database has been updated and includes additional information on Landfill Gas to Electricity Facilities, Waste Water Treatment Plant facilities, Biofuel facilities, and Food Processing Industry residue to energy facilities in California. All other older data have been reviewed for current applicability.
• October 11, 2011: Urban Organic Residuals' Place in California's Low Carbon Fuel and Renewable Energy Standards video posted under April 5-6, 2011 California Biomass Collaborative's 8th Annual Forum Proceedings

Tools & Resources

• California Biomass Facilities Reporting System
  • Biomass Facilities Data
  • Biomass Resources Data
  • Biomass Harvesting and Conversion Technology Review
• Energy Cost Calculator