Biomass Energy Potential in New Jersey

In September 2006, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities commissioned the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) to conduct an assessment of New Jersey's biomass and the potential for bioenergy production in the state. The results of this research and analysis will help inform biomass strategy in the Energy Master Plan. The resulting report, "Assessment of Biomass Energy Potential for New Jersey" was completed in July 2007. The specific objectives of this project were to:

1. Assess the characteristics and quantity of New Jersey's biomass resources
2. Assess technologies (commercially or near commercially available) that are capable of producing biopower or biofuels from New Jersey's biomass resources
3. Develop the first statewide mapping of waste/biomass resources and bioenergy potential
4. Develop policy recommendations for moving New Jersey into the forefront of bioenergy innovation

In addition, a unique "Bioenergy Calculator©" that estimates potential biopower and biofuel generation from current and projected biomass feedstocks in New Jersey was developed. The results of this study create a strong foundation for developing a renewable energy industry in the state. Recommended next steps include the establishment of an effective institutional, regulatory and feedstock supply infrastructure, as well as comprehensive strategic and tactical industry development plans.

• Bioenergy Calculator (2MB Excel File)
• Biomass Assessment Executive Summary (2.3MB PDF)
• Biomass Assessment Full Report (6.6MB PDF)

For more information contact:

Margaret Brennan, Associate Director
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
88 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525
Phone: 732-932-1000, ext. 569
Fax: 732-932-4176
Email: brennan@njaes.rutgers.edu

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