According to BioMass Digest, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a $185 million biomass project to be built in Manatee by Florida Biomass Energy. The 60 megawatt project will utilize woody biomass and energy crops as feedstock, and will commence construction in spring 2010 on a 35-acre complex in the Port Manatee area.
Meanwhile Progress Energy Carolinas has sent out an RFP for 40-75 MW in woody biomass-based power, from independent power producers, to come online in 2013. There is a drive to add renewable power capacity as North Carolina progresses towards its 12.5 percent renewables mandate in 2020. PEC seeks to acquire 100 percent of the power, plus renewable energy certificates (RECs) from the producer. capacity.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
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