Biomass
As of August 2008, Minnesota had about 40 permitted biomass facilities, most of which burn some form of wood. However, other materials such as oat hulls and corn cobs may also be combusted at some facilities. There are many facilities in Minnesota that are capable of using various forms of biomass to produce energy. Recent rising fuel costs have made biomass fuels more cost-competitive, and concern over greenhouse gas emissions has also increased the interest in using fuels from biomass.
Current Projects/Facilities
Project Status
Map of Biomass Projects and Facilities in MinnesotaIndividual site information, including permits and related technical support documents, is available on the Air Permits Issued Web page.
Related Links
City and County
Minnesota State Agencies
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Renewable Energy
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Water Use Permits
- Minnesota Renewable Energy (State of Minnesota Renewable Energy Gateway) - Biomass
- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - JOBZ
- Minnesota Department of Commerce - Office of Energy Security
Federal Agencies
Academic Institutions
- University of Minnesota - Initiative and Renewable Energy and the Environment
- University of North Dakota - Energy and Environmental Research Center
Nonprofit and Other Organizations
Staff Contacts
For more information about specific biomass facilities or permitting for biomass facilities, contact Paula Connell, Biomass Air Permitting Project Leader, 651-757-2285.
