Boundy, Robert G; Williams, Susan E; Wright, Lynn L; Davis, Stacy C
Publication Date:
September 2012
Abstract
The Biomass Energy Data Book is a statistical compendium prepared and published by Oak
Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) under contract with the Biomass Program in the Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) program of the Department of Energy (DOE).
Designed for use as a convenient reference, the book represents an assembly and display of
statistics and information that characterize the biomass industry, from the production of biomass
feedstocks to their end use, including discussions on sustainability.
This is the fourth edition of the Biomass Energy Data Book which is only available online in
electronic format. There are five main sections to this book. The first section is an introduction
which provides an overview of biomass resources and consumption. Following the introduction
to biomass, is a section on biofuels which covers ethanol, biodiesel and bio-oil. The biopower
section focuses on the use of biomass for electrical power generation and heating. The fourth
section is on the developing area of biorefineries, and the fifth section covers feedstocks that
are produced and used in the biomass industry. The sources used represent the latest available
data. There are also two appendices which include frequently needed conversion factors, a
table of selected biomass feedstock characteristics, and discussions on sustainability. A
glossary of terms and a list of acronyms are also included for the reader's convenience.
