States throughout the Ohio River Valley are stepping up efforts to produce more electricity from renewable sources. One increasingly popular option is biomass—such as wood chips or agricultural waste. In Kentucky, the Governor has convened a task force to develop the state’s biomass potential. But in Indiana, two proposed biomass plants aren’t so welcome.
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Agriculture Could Play Key Role in KY Energy Future
Agricultural and forestry leaders came together in Louisville this week to determine how their operations could help control the state’s greenhouse gas emissions as well as how they might contribute to Kentucky’s renewable energy goals. The University of Louisville’s Kentucky Renewable Energy Consortium organized the forum. And Consortium spokesman Cam Metcalf says participants realized the magnitude of the state’s energy needs.
Biomass: Kentucky's Best Bet for Renewables?
While the western states are firing up wind turbines and tilting solar panels to the sun, Kentucky must seek other sources of renewable energy to generate electricity. The best bet, as WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports, may be biomass.