New Report Finds Bioenergy Critical

To Achieve Carbon Neutrality in California

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Governor Issues Emergency Order

Calling for More Forest Bioenergy to Reduce Wildfire Risks.

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California can generate enough biogas from organic waste to

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Replace all of the diesel used by motor vehicles in the state.

Bioenergy projects add jobs

and tax revenue for local economies.

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California uses only 15% of its organic

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waste potential for renewable energy.

Biogas generated from livestock waste

Is the lowest carbon fuel of any kind

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The Bioenergy Association of California

The Bioenergy Association of California (BAC) was established in 2013 to promote sustainable bioenergy development. Bioenergy includes renewable electricity, low carbon transportation fuels and pipeline biogas generated from organic waste such as dairy and agricultural waste, food and yard waste, wastewater treatment, organic waste diverted from landfills, and forest biomass . BAC’s members include private companies, public agencies, local governments, investors, consultants, nonprofits, individuals and others interested in promoting community-scale bioenergy generation. BAC focuses on policy advocacy, public education and outreach, research, and industry best practices.

Recent Policy Updates

All/Biopower/Pipeline Biogas/Vehicle Fuels/Bioenergy and Climate Protection

March 27, 2020/by Julia Levin

CPUC Proposes Major BioMAT Changes

The California Public Utilities Commission has released a revised Staff Proposal on the small-scale bioenergy to electricity program known as the BioMAT. The Staff Proposal includes several very helpful and important recommendations to extend and improve the BioMAT program.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CPUC Microgrid Proposal

BAC submitted comments to the CPUC urging the Commission to include bioenergy in its microgrid proposal since bioenergy can provide flexible and baseload generation, energy storage, and renewable hydrogen, which make microgrids more reliable than solar and batteries alone.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

CPUC Releases Staff Proposal on Microgrids

The CPUC has released a proposal for short-term actions to increase microgrid development in California ahead of the 2020 wildfire season.

November 3, 2019/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CalRecycle SB 1383 Regulations

BAC submitted comments on CalRecycle's nearly final draft of SB 1383 regulations.

March 27, 2020/by Julia Levin

CPUC Proposes Major BioMAT Changes

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CPUC Microgrid Proposal

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

CPUC Releases Staff Proposal on Microgrids

The CPUC has released a proposal for short-term actions to increase microgrid development in California ahead of the 2020 wildfire season.

October 31, 2019/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CPUC Microgrid Proceeding

BAC submitted comments on the CPUC's Order Instituting Rulemaking (OIR) on Microgrids.

March 5, 2019/by Julia Levin

BAC-CASA Comments on CPUC’s Proposed Pipeline Biogas Decision

BAC and the California Association of Sanitation Agencies filed joint comments on the CPUC's Proposed Decision on pipeline biogas standards.

March 5, 2019/by Julia Levin

CPUC Proposes Revised Pipeline Biogas Standards

The CPUC has proposed revising the BTU and siloxanes standards for pipeline biogas, based on recommendations from the California Council on Science and Technology.

September 3, 2018/by Julia Levin

BAC’s Reply Comments on Pipeline Biomethane

BAC filed Reply Comments on pipeline biomethane in late August that ask the CPUC to adopt a biomethane procurement requirement, increase incentives for biomethane, and increase R&D for biomethane.

August 20, 2018/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments to the CPUC on Pipeline Biomethane

BAC filed extensive comments with the CPUC on pipeline standards, the need for a biomethane procurement program, and the need for additional funding for pipeline biogas.

September 14, 2019/by Julia Levin

CEC Adopts Clean Transportation Funding Program

The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2019-2020 Clean Transportation Funding Program, cutting biofuels funding in half but focusing it on waste-based fuels and renewable hydrogen.

September 14, 2019/by Julia Levin

Legislative Analyst Critiques State’s Transportation Climate Programs

The California Legislative Analyst's Office has released an assessment of the state's climate programs, including a detailed study of the effectiveness of the state's transportation programs which found that investments in heavy duty vehicles are the only ones providing measurable reductions in climate pollution.

September 3, 2018/by Julia Levin

Biofuels Coalition Opposes LCFS Infrastructure Credit

BAC and other biofuels producers opposes a recent proposal to give Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit to fueling infrastructure for certain types of vehicles regardless of the amount or carbon intensity of the fuels provided.

April 24, 2018/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on Proposed LCFS Changes

See BAC's Comments on proposed changes to the LCFS program that would have major impacts on biomethane production and use in California.

November 3, 2019/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CalRecycle SB 1383 Regulations

BAC submitted comments on CalRecycle's nearly final draft of SB 1383 regulations.

November 3, 2019/by Julia Levin

CalRecycle Released Nearly Final SB 1383 Regulations

CalRecycle's Draft Regulations on Organics Waste Diversion from Landfills.

May 14, 2019/by Julia Levin

BAC Comments on CalRecycle’s Proposed SB 1383 Regulations

BAC provided written comments on CalRecycle's proposed regulations to meet the organic waste diversion requirements of SB 1383.

May 14, 2019/by Julia Levin

CalRecycle Proposes Organics Diversion Regulations

CalRecycle has issued draft regulations to achieve the organic waste diversion requirements of SB 1383 (Lara, 2016).

WATCH: Bloom Energy Steps Up to Help Against COVID-19

Governor Newsom speaks at Bloom Energy's Silicon Valley facility, which has been retooled to repair damaged ventilators that are badly needed in the fight against COVID-19.

February 12, 2020/by Julia Levin

WATCH: CNBC Features Sierra Energy and Biomass Gasification

This CNBC video highlights the importance of waste to energy and the great work that BAC member Sierra Energy is doing.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

New Report Highlights Importance of Bioenergy to Meet Climate Goals

Lawrence Livermore National Labs has released a groundbreaking report on carbon neutrality that underscores the need for bioenergy to provide carbon negative emissions.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

BAC member Anaergia wins $5 million CEC grant !!

The California Energy Commission has awarded BAC member Anaergia a $5 million grant for its waste to vehicle fuel facility in Rialto California.

June 21, 2019/by Julia Levin

Environmental Law News Article on Importance of Bioenergy

Environmental Law News has Published an Article on the Importance of Bioenergy in California.

June 25, 2017/by Julia Levin

National Academy of Sciences Paper Underscores Need for Bioenergy

The National Academy of Sciences has found that the U.S. can achieve 100% renewable power by mid-century, but only with a diverse portfolio that includes bioenergy to provide flexible generation power.

June 20, 2017/by Julia Levin

World Leaders in Bioenergy

San Francisco Chronicle Letter to the Editor on the importance of bioenergy for grid stability and to reduce burning or landfilling of organic waste.

November 14, 2016/by Julia Levin

BAC / TSS Consultants’ Article in “Biomass Monitor”

BAC and TSS Consultants article on how forest biomass to energy can improve forest health, cut pollution, protect water supplies and provide renewable energy.

March 29, 2020/by Julia Levin

WATCH: Bloom Energy Steps Up to Help Against COVID-19

Governor Newsom speaks at Bloom Energy's Silicon Valley facility, which has been retooled to repair damaged ventilators that are badly needed in the fight against COVID-19.

February 12, 2020/by Julia Levin

WATCH: CNBC Features Sierra Energy and Biomass Gasification

This CNBC video highlights the importance of waste to energy and the great work that BAC member Sierra Energy is doing.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

New Report Highlights Importance of Bioenergy to Meet Climate Goals

Lawrence Livermore National Labs has released a groundbreaking report on carbon neutrality that underscores the need for bioenergy to provide carbon negative emissions.

January 31, 2020/by Julia Levin

BAC member Anaergia wins $5 million CEC grant !!

The California Energy Commission has awarded BAC member Anaergia a $5 million grant for its waste to vehicle fuel facility in Rialto California.

June 25, 2017/by Julia Levin

National Academy of Sciences Paper Underscores Need for Bioenergy

March 21, 2017/by Julia Levin

GNA Releases Report on Ultra Low Emission Trucks

Gladstein Neandross has released "Gamechanger," a groundbreaking report on the potential for renewable gas and ultra clean engines to cut climate and air pollution emissions.

March 21, 2017/by Julia Levin

E3 Releases Study on Decarbonizing Pipeline Gas

E3's study found that decarbonizing California's pipeline gas supply can help to meet the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals more easily and with greater benefits than through electrification alone.

March 21, 2017/by Julia Levin

State of the Sierra Nevada’s Forests

California state agency issues urgent report on the state of California's forests, calling for more bioenergy to reduce catastrophic wildfires and air pollution emissions.

About Us

BAC members include private companies, public agencies, local governments and others working to promote sustainable bioenergy development in California.

Policy Activity

BAC supports policies to promote renewable electricity, low carbon transportation fuels, pipeline biogas and greenhouse gas reductions from organic waste.

News

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