Members of the International Code Council Residential Code Committee;

December 1, 2021 (Seattle, WA) - On Tuesday, December 13th, the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI) published “Sustainable From the Beginning: 3 Facts about Wood Pellet Manufacturing and Use”, a document that outlines the economic and environmental benefits of wood pellet heating and grilling. The document will be used by the organization and its members to more efficiently convey the benefits of the industry to local, state and federal officials.

Seattle, WA – Frank Pellets, a pellet manufacturer located in Mill City, Oregon has become the Pellet Fuels Institute’s (PFI) newest fuel manufacturer member.

President Trump Signs COVID Relief Bill, Residential Components of BTU Act Included in Package

Seattle, WA– On Sunday, December 27 President Trump signed H.R. 133 the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 into law, one of the largest federal spending measures in United States history. Included in the bill are provisions of the Biomass Thermal Utilization Act (BTU Act), a tax provision long sought by advocates of modern wood heating including the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI).

PFI Urges State Governors to Align with Department of Homeland Security, Exempt Wood Pellet Manufacturing from Business Shutdowns

Seattle, WA– On Tuesday, March 24^th the Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI) sent letters to the governors of wood pellet producing states urging them to align their essential business policies with those outlined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)  released on March 19, 2020. In that advisory the DHS classified wood products manufacturing as “essential critical infrastructure” and eligible to continue operations if states decide to restrict or close non-essential businesses in their efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

March 23, 2020

EPA Strikes Minimum Pellet Fuel Requirements from NSPS, Clarify Rules Regarding Use of Wood Pallet Residues

Washington, D.C.– On Wednesday, March 11 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted an amendment to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for New Residential Wood Heaters, New  Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces that strikes the majority of the minimum pellet fuel requirements initially included in the regulation and clarifies its rule on the use of wood pallet derived fibers.

Dansons, Inc. announces a new partnership with the Godfather of Pellet Grills, or as we know him from the 2018 PFI Annual Conference, BBQ Bill! 

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Members of the Pellet Fuels Institute gathered in Myrtle Beach, SC, to discuss growing the market for residential pellet stoves, policies to help achieve growth and the mainstream approach of grilling to expose pellets to a wider audience.

California’s notorious Prop 65 has cost wood product manufacturers around the country millions of dollars, and an upcoming requirement could exacerbate the issue. 

The 2018 PFI  Annual Conference is only a short time away! Are you intrigued by "Operation 100k"? Are you ready for an updated conference with brand new content? Do you want to be an active part of PFI's strategic vision? Have you registered yet? 

The PFI Annual Conference highlights the various applications of densified biomass, as well as trends and best practices within the densified biomass industry. It attracts a broad range of individuals from the public and private sectors, academia, and local, state and national governments from North America and beyond. The conference features two days of educational sessions as well as industry exhibits, extensive networking opportunities, and a golf tournament. 

Pellet Fuels Institute Welcomes Tim Portz as Executive Director

U.S. Forest Service, Bioenergy Industry and Supporters Mark Fifth Annual Bioenergy Day with Record Participation
60 Organizations Participating in 50 Events in United States and Canada to Recognize the Benefits of Heat, Power and Fuels from Organic Materials

The Energy Department last week announced up to $10 million in funding to advance the production of advanced biofuels, substitutes for petroleum-based feedstocks, and bioproducts made from renewable, non-food-based biomass, such as algae, agricultural residues, and woody biomass. This work supports the Energy Department’s efforts to make drop-in biofuels more accessible and affordable, as well as to meet the cost target equivalent of $3 per gallon of gasoline by 2022. 

BY TOM WADDELL - FOREST BUSINESS NETWORK 

Craig Rawlings and I recently spent two cool, overcast days in Eugene, Oregon observing a test to develop new screening technologies for use in-woods with grinders and chippers. The test, conducted by the Waste to Wisdom project — Task 2 Team — experimented with two screening systems (star and deck) using chipped materials from pulpwood and hog fuel ground from logging slash.

CONTACT:
PFI: Carrie Annand, 202-494-2493 or [email protected]
BTEC: Emanuel Wagner, 202-596-3974 x 360 or [email protected]

November 19, 2014