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U.S. biopower generation from 2000 to 2017, by source (in billion kilowatt hours)
The statistic represents biopower generation in the United States between 2000 and 2017, by source. In 2017, the United States generated approximately 43.28 billion kilowatt hours of electricity from wood. The generation decrease between 2000 and 2001 reflects a classification change. Beginning with 2001 data, non-biogenic municipal solid waste and tire-derived fuels were re-classified as non-renewable energy sources.
Bioenergy in the United States
Bioenergy, also referred to as biopower, is energy derived from renewable biological sources. Common sources include wood, wood waste, and byproducts from agricultural processes. Biopower generation in the United States has increased over the last decade reaching 43.28 billion kilowatt hours from wood and wood-derived fuels. Generation from waste sources totaled 20.77 billion kilowatt hours during the same year. In 2016, California was the leader among U.S. states in terms of installed biopower electricity capacity, reaching 1,541 megawatts.
Biomass is one of the most commonly used sources of biopower, as the fuel is often a byproduct, residue, or waste-product. Solid biomass energy capacity in the United States reached 10,567 megawatts in 2017. In theory, using residue to produce energy minimizes the competition between food and fuel productions, although, this does not necessarily occur in real world situations. In the current industry, there are some agricultural products like corn and soybeans in the U.S. that are grown solely for biofuel production. These products can also be converted into other forms of energy like methane gas and biodiesel. Some 128.9 million metric tons of corn is expected to be produced in the United States in 2025 for ethanol production.
U.S. biopower generation from 2000 to 2017, by source (in billion kilowatt hours)
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The statistic represents biopower generation in the United States between 2000 and 2017, by source. In 2017, the United States generated approximately 43.28 billion kilowatt hours of electricity from wood. The generation decrease between 2000 and 2001 reflects a classification change. Beginning with 2001 data, non-biogenic municipal solid waste and tire-derived fuels were re-classified as non-renewable energy sources.
Bioenergy in the United States
Bioenergy, also referred to as biopower, is energy derived from renewable biological sources. Common sources include wood, wood waste, and byproducts from agricultural processes. Biopower generation in the United States has increased over the last decade reaching 43.28 billion kilowatt hours from wood and wood-derived fuels. Generation from waste sources totaled 20.77 billion kilowatt hours during the same year. In 2016, California was the leader among U.S. states in terms of installed biopower electricity capacity, reaching 1,541 megawatts.
Biomass is one of the most commonly used sources of biopower, as the fuel is often a byproduct, residue, or waste-product. Solid biomass energy capacity in the United States reached 10,567 megawatts in 2017. In theory, using residue to produce energy minimizes the competition between food and fuel productions, although, this does not necessarily occur in real world situations. In the current industry, there are some agricultural products like corn and soybeans in the U.S. that are grown solely for biofuel production. These products can also be converted into other forms of energy like methane gas and biodiesel. Some 128.9 million metric tons of corn is expected to be produced in the United States in 2025 for ethanol production.
Show moreBioenergy in the United States
Bioenergy, also referred to as biopower, is energy derived from renewable biological sources. Common sources include wood, wood waste, and byproducts from agricultural processes. Biopower generation in the United States has increased over the last decade reaching 43.28 billion kilowatt hours from wood and wood-derived fuels. Generation from waste sources totaled 20.77 billion kilowatt hours during the same year. In 2016, California was the leader among U.S. states in terms of installed biopower electricity capacity, reaching 1,541 megawatts.
Biomass is one of the most commonly used sources of biopower, as the fuel is often a byproduct, residue, or waste-product. Solid biomass energy capacity in the United States reached 10,567 megawatts in 2017. In theory, using residue to produce energy minimizes the competition between food and fuel productions, although, this does not necessarily occur in real world situations. In the current industry, there are some agricultural products like corn and soybeans in the U.S. that are grown solely for biofuel production. These products can also be converted into other forms of energy like methane gas and biodiesel. Some 128.9 million metric tons of corn is expected to be produced in the United States in 2025 for ethanol production.
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According to the source, waste includes municipal solid waste from biogenic sources, landfill gas, sludge waste, agricultural byproducts and other biomass. Through 2000, also includes non-renewable waste.
The values have been rounded.
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According to the source, waste includes municipal solid waste from biogenic sources, landfill gas, sludge waste, agricultural byproducts and other biomass. Through 2000, also includes non-renewable waste.
The values have been rounded.
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- U.S. industrial sector renewable energy consumption from biomass from 2008 to 2018 (in quadrillion British thermal units)U.S. industrial sector renewable energy consumption from biomass 2008-2018
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