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Our goal is to encourage increased production and use of energy derived from Michigan's biomass resources through program policies, public and private partnerships, information dissemination, and state project grants.
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Potential of Reed Canary Grass as a Biofuel in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula 
Lake Superior State University recently completed a study, funded by the Michigan Biomass Energy Program, which examined reed canary grass as a pellet fuel for heating. In the Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP), it is considered a nuisance species by wildlife agencies and grows abundantly in fields that are too wet for other uses. This study examines the: 1) energy yield (BTU's) per acre 2) the ash content 3) whether the energy yield and ash content vary with mid and late fall harvesting and 4) the cost comparison of reed canary grass to other fuels. | MBEP Workshop and Event Funding
Up to $2,500 is available to support a workshop or event that promotes the production, commercialization, and use of biomass in Michigan. Workshops/events must take place in Michigan and occur between October 1, 2008 and June 15, 2009. Public and non-profit organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Funds will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until all money is distributed. Please see the official announcement for more information. | Clean Energy from Wood Residues in Michigan
This June 2006 report from MBEP highlights the viability of wood residues from urban and rural settings for energy production, and provides an overview of technologies as well as strategies for wood energy promotion. (1MB)
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