New York alliance pushes for more biomass use

Biomass Power & Thermal
By Anna Austin February 04, 2011

The New York Biomass Energy Alliance has launched a campaign to increase the role of biomass energy in the state, calling on state leaders to adjust New York’s renewable energy policies.

According to the alliance, which is made up of individuals, businesses and organizations, New York currently depends on out-of-state resources for 92 percent of its energy needs, creating an annual bill of about $1,000 dollar per state resident. "New York's bill for fuel oil purchases comes to more than $5 billion, and some $3.5 billion of this leaves the state to benefit foreign oil suppliers,” said NYBEA President Charlie Niebling. “If the same money were spent on local fuel, those dollars would circulate in the local economy, providing local income, jobs, tax revenues and support for New York farmers and forest landowners."

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