Advisory committee on agriculturally derived fuels

Technical Report · Mon Sep 03 04:00:00 EDT 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6065754· OSTI ID:6065754

Summary of recommendations for the development of biomass resources in Texas include: (1.) That approximately $1 million of the available Energy Development Grants be considered for application to the biomass area. (2.) That at least 75% of this amount be made available to stimulate the development of a small number of significant demonstration projects. These will include prototype small-scale alcohol distilleries (for on-farm and co-op use) located in different areas within the state to optimize the design and evaluate other variables associated with the operation and maintenance of the systems. (3.) That approximately 15% of available development grants be directed toward appropriate policy-related research, especially agricultural policy, biomass development and environmental standards. (4.) That about 10% be considered for research and development in the production, handling, and utilization of energy related crops such as jojoba, guayule, mesquite, etc. In addition to energy related crops, there should be applied research in the development of crop species and/or alteration practices which maximize both the energy and food or feed content of such crops in an efficient manner. (5.) Demonstration projects should be constructed on a scale that will provide useful data for on-farm systems, farmer co-op systems, or community level applications as these entities are clearly in greatest need for renewable energy resources information. (6.) There is need for establishing a clearinghouse for information on biomass where individuals can obtain the information they desire. We suggest that the Agricultural Extension Service be asked to undertake this task and report periodically to the Council. Finally, it is the recommendation of the Committee that a standing committee on energy from biomass be established to advice the Council on continuing developments in the biomass area.

• Research Organization: Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council, Austin (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6065754
• Report Number(s): TENRAC/ADV-79-002; ON: DE83902068
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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