Publications

2016
Evaluating the Air Quality, Climate & Economic Impacts of Biogas Management Technologies 
Robert B. Williams, Charlotte Ely, Trina Martynowicz, Michael Kosusko
2016
Evaluation of Dairy Manure Management Practices for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation in California 
Stephen Kaffka, Tyler Barzee, Hamed El-Mashad, Rob Williams, Steve Zicari, Ruihong Zhang
2015
Biomass Gasification 
Robert B. Williams, Stephen Kaffka
2015
An Assessment of Biomass Resources in California; 2013 data 
California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program
2015
Potential for Biofuel Production from Forest Woody Biomass 
Katherine A. Mitchell, Nathan C. Parker, Benktesh Sharma, Stephen Kaffka
2015
Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program 
Robert B. Williams, Stephen Kaffka
2014
Integrated Assessment of Agricultural Biomass Derived Alternative Fuels and Power in California 
Dr. Stephen Kaffka, Dr, Boon-Ling Yeo, Dr. Mark Jenner, Dr. Taiying Zhang, Dr. Santiago Bucaram, Wang Ru Yang, Wilson Salls
2014
Comparative Assessment of Technology Options for Biogas Clean-up 
Matthew D. Ong, Robert B. Williams, Stephen R. Kaffka
2013
Biomass Energy in California’s Future: Barriers, Opportunities, and Research Needs 
Stephen Kaffka, Robert Williams, Douglas Wickizer

2013

Survey of MSW Conversion Options 
Robert B. Williams, Taiying Zhang
2012
Final Report: Task 3 California Biomass Collaborative (CBC) 
Dr. Stephen Kaffka, Robert Williams, Dr. Mark Jenner, Ricardo Amón, Doug Wickizer. Published by the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program
2012
Energy Crop Assessment in California Using Optimization Modeling 
M.W. Jenner and S. R. Kaffka with the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program
2012
Biomass Management Zones and New Pathways to Bioenergy 
S. Kaffka, M. Jenner, G. Liles, D. Wickizer, and R. Williams with the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission
2011
Economic, Social, and Environmental Effects of Current and Near-term Biomass Use in California 
S. R. Kaffka, M.W. Jenner, D. Wickizer, and R.B. Williams with the California Biomass Collaborative
2011
Public Interest Energy Research Final Report: Food Residues 
Ricardo Amón, Dr. Mark Jenner, Dr. Hamed El-Mashad, Robert Williams, Dr. Stephen Kaffka. Published by the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2011

California Biomass Collaborative (CBC) Summary of Current Biomass Energy Resources for Power and Fuel in California 

S. Kaffka, R. Amon, J. Button, M. Jenner, B. Jenkens, and D. Wickizer

2008

Biomass Harvesting Equipment and Conversion Technology Review – Final Report 

P. Dempster, N. Gallo, B. Hartsough, B. Jenkins, and P. Tittmann for the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

2008

An Assessment of Biomass Resources in California 

Rob Williams and the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2007

California Biofuel Goals and Production Potential 

R.B. Williams, B.M. Jenkins, and M.C. Gildart for the 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

2007

Ethanol Production Potential and Costs from Lignocellulosic Resources in California 

R.B. Williams, B.M. Jenkins, and M.C. Gildart for the 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

2007

Ethanol Production Potential and Costs from Lignocellulosic Resources in California – Poster 

R.B. Williams, B.M. Jenkins, and M.C. Gildart for the 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

2007

Estimates of Hydrogen Production Potential and Costs from California Landfill Gas 

R.B. Williams, K. Kornbluth, P.A. Erickson, B.M. Jenkins, and M.C. Gildart for the 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

2007

Biofuels from Municipal Wastes-Background Discussion Paper 

Rob Williams and the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Biomass Forum

2007

Estimates of Hydrogen Production Potential and Costs from California Landfills – Poster

R.B. Williams, K. Kornbluth, P.A. Erickson, B.M. Jenkins, and M.C. Gildart for the 15th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

2007

Planning for the Sustainable Development of Biomass in California 

M. Gildart, R. Williams, and B. Jenkins of the California Biomass Collaborative for the Bioenergy Interagency Working Group and California Energy Commission

2006

A Roadmap for the Development of Biomass in California 

California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2006

Roadmap – Bioenergy Interagency Working Group Discussion Transcript 

Bioenergy Interagency Working Group Informational Meeting

2006

Biomass in Solid Waste in California: Utilization and Policy Alternatives 

Rob Williams and the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2005

Environmental Issues for Biomass Development in California 

Rob Williams and the California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2005

Biomass in California: Challenges, Opportunities, and Potentials for Sustainable Management and Development 

California Biomass Collaborative for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2005

UC Davis Technology Assessment for Advanced Biomass Power Generation 

Rob Williams for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program

2004

Technology Assessment for Biomass Power Generation 

Robert Williams for the SMUD ReGEN Program

2004

Evaluation of Conversion Technology Processes and Products 

Dr. Colin Hackett, Dr. Thomas Durbin, William Welch, Joshua Pence of University of California Riverside and Robert Williams, Dr. Bryan Jenkins, Dara Salour, Rizaldo Aldas of University of California Davis. Prepared for the Integrated Waste Management Board

2004

Annual Report: California Biomass Collaborative 

M.C. Gildart, G.C. Matteson, R.B. Williams, H.I. von Bernath, R.E. Aldas, L. Yan, P. Yang. Prepared for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIET) Program

2004

Report on the Future of the California Biomass Collaborative: Recommendations for Continuing Activity and Support 

M.C. Gildart , G.C. Matteson , R.B. Williams , H.I. von Bernath , R.E. Aldas , L. Yan. Prepared for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIET) Program

2004

Report on the Future of the California Biomass Collaborative: Appendix Forum Survey Results 

M.C. Gildart, G.C. Matteson, R.B. Williams, R.E. Aldas, H.I. von Bernath, G.C. Matteson. Prepared for the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research (PIET) Program

2003

Solid Waste Conversion: A Review and Database of Current and Emerging Technologies 

R. B. Williams, B. M. Jenkins, D. Nguyen for the California Integrated Waste Management Board