Analysis of financial incentives for biomass energy. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6552131

Alvarez, M

This analysis is comprised of several sections including: (1) analysis of existing and proposed federal and state incentives for biomass development; (2) review of the existing California biomass industry; (3) evaluation of various generic incentives measures; (4) identification of barriers to biomass development; and (5) detailed descriptions and cost/benefit analyses of incentive measures. Some of the recommendations identified in this report include: (1) utilizing existing federal and state funds for biomass energy; (2) CEC increasing the promotion of the California Pollution Control Finance Authority and the California Alternative Energy Source Finance Authority; (3) streamlining and improving the air quality permit process for biomass energy projects; (4) CEC awarding grants or contracts for statewide, site-specific biomass resource assessments; (5) CEC providing grant or contract funds for the development of a residue harvester for both agricultural and forestry industry use; and (6) advising that the Public Utilities Commission allow utilities a guaranteed rate of return for bioenergy capital investments.

• Research Organization: Young (Arthur) and Co., Sacramento, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6552131
• Report Number(s): P-500-81-002
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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