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Sustainable bioenergy: Policies and practices

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Emerging bioenergy markets offer improved economic and management opportunities, while raising tough questions about environmental sustainability. EDF is at the forefront of discussions about policies and practices for bioenergy production, a complex process that cannot be left to chance.


  • The growth of bioenergy

    As the U.S. seeks renewable energy sources, biomass is often the cheapest and most readily available energy feedstock.

  • How much biomass is there?

    Knowing how much biomass is available is the first step in determining sound policies and practices.

  • Policy problems and solutions

    Despite the rapid growth of bioenergy, federal and state policies lag behind, and market practices are in flux.

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