We are part of the
Environment and Natural Resources
Institute
and the
Penn
State Institutes of Energy and the Environment
...the portal to biomass energy research, education, and outreach programs at Penn State
Welcome to the Biomass Energy Center Website
The mission of the Biomass Energy Center is to coordinate and facilitate research and outreach across the university, building teams to address the complete value chain of biomass energy systems.
Highlights
- Biomass Energy Fact Sheet
- PSU Hydrogen Energy Research in the News
Hydrogen study fuels possibilities
Clean, Carbon-Neutral Hydrogen on the Horizon - Glen Cauffman and Tom Richard talk about Biomass Energy Extension (video clip)
- Penn State Cooperative Extension Names Leader for Energy Programs
- Biomass Energy Center research featured in ResearchPennState
- New Director of PSIEE Announced
- Coal and black liquor can produce energy from papermaking
- Two bacteria better than one in cellulose-fed fuel cell
- PSU Tractors Run on 100 percent Biofuel
- The latest news from DEP:
Governor Rendell Announces $31.4 Million for clean energy, alternative fuels development 
Featured in PennState Agriculture Magazine, "Going Greener" College exploring how agricultural products can replace fossil fuels- Biomass Energy Center work highlighted in BioCycle magazine article: "Realities, Opportunities for Cellulosic Ethanol"
- Energy Report - A Strategic Energy Initiative for Penn State: Report of the 2006 Energy Task Force
Upcoming Events and Announcements
- ACS National Meeting & Exposition
August 17-21, 2008
Philadelphia, PA - Growing the Bioeconomy Conference from Foundational Science to Sustainable Practice
Sept 7-10, 2008
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa - Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy
Sept 10-12, 2008
Vancouver, British Columbia