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Our goal is to encourage increased production and use of energy derived from Michigan's biomass resources through program policies, public and private partnerships, information dissemination, and state project grants.

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Biomass Energy Grant RFP 2009 Announcement PDF icon

The Michigan Biomass Energy Program (MBEP) is now seeking proposals for state projects that contribute to the deployment/enhanced performance of fully commercialized biomass energy technologies. MBEP plans to award multiple grants of up to $24,950 per project. Proposals are due at the Energy Office by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2008. See attached file to view the Request for Proposals announcement. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the full solicitation must contact the Energy Office directly using the information on the announcement.

Potential of Reed Canary Grass as a Biofuel in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula PDF icon

Lake Superior State University recently completed a study, funded by the Michigan Biomass Energy Program, which examined reed canary grass as a pellet fuel for heating. In the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP), it is considered a nuisance species by wildlife agencies and grows abundantly in fields that are too wet for other uses. This study examines the: 1) energy yield (BTU's) per acre 2) the ash content 3) whether the energy yield and ash content vary with mid and late fall harvesting and 4) the cost comparison of reed canary grass to other fuels.

Clean Energy from Wood Residues in Michigan PDF icon

This June 2006 report from MBEP highlights the viability of wood residues from urban and rural settings for energy production, and provides an overview of technologies as well as strategies for wood energy promotion. (1MB)

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