The use of wood as a renewable resource for energy products of all kinds, from steam to electricity to cellulosic-based ethanol and more, is obviously on a major growth spurt these days. Companies and institutions are responding to and taking advantage of wood-based energy opportunities—or challenges, as some may view them—resulting from initiatives to develop renewable energy sources, technologies and their accompanying infrastructures to deliver energy products that are more sustainable at less environmental cost.
While a large-scale move toward more renewable and sustainable energy sources will undoubtedly encompass a variety of technologies including solar, wind, wave and other sources, there’s also no doubt that wood-based energy sources will prove to be a large part of the renewable, low-carbon energy solution sought by individuals, companies and governments around the world.
From Left: Dan Shell, Western Editor; David Abbott, Associate Editor; David (DK) Knight, Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief; Jennifer McCary, Senior Associate Editor; Rich Donnell, Editor
As wood-based energy technology and products grow and expand, look for Wood Bioenergy as your first source for news and technical information, beginning with our own expansion to four issues in 2010. Starting in the first quarter, Wood Bioenergy will deliver even more of the latest news and technology developments as the timber and energy industries merge to create a sustainable energy infrastructure that brings a promise of good jobs and economic development while providing environmental benefits.
The issue in your hand clearly reflects the growth and ramping up of the wood-based energy industry: Florida’s Multitrade Telogia Power, a longtime producer, has re-committed to its wood-based power output; British Columbia’s Pine Star Logging is diversifying into biomass production as a key pellet mill supplier; and KL Energy in South Dakota, finding success at its demonstration ethanol plant, is preparing to announce its first commercial operation. Multiple news items on project and product announcements also portray an industry on the grow.
With expanded industry coverage by offering four issues in 2010, Wood Bioenergy will be there every step of the way as the wood-based energy industry flexes its muscle in feedstock, power and fuel markets, reporting on new plants and new technologies. Together, both Wood Bioenergy and the wood-based energy industry are a growing opportunity.