California Biomass Energy Alliance

06/10/2026

By utilizing wood waste, biomass energy production not only generates clean and renewable power but also promotes healthier forests. This helps lower the cost of health forest management designed to reduce fire risks.

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06/09/2026

California legislators learn about forest restoration and wildfire prevention.

Sierra Pacific joined The California Forest Foundation, CAL FIRE and our industry partners to bring state legislators in Chester for a two-day tour focused on the impacts of the Dixie Fire and the work underway to restore forest health. Along the way, we highlighted how […]

06/01/2026

CBEA congratulates CEC Vice-Chair Siva Gunda on being conformed for a second term. His thoughtful approach ensures that we meet our clean energy goals while ensuring reliability.

05/26/2026

According to a recent study, the global biomass industry is expected to double by 2033, driven by the growing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining reliable energy supplies.

According to a new report from Allied Market Research, the global biomass market size was valued at $59.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $121.0 billion by 2033, growing ...

05/20/2026

More California power providers are looking for firm renewable energy sources, such as geothermal and biomass, to help meet the state’s growing need for clean, reliable power.

Clean Power Alliance Launches its 2026 Clean Energy and Reliability Request for Offers

05/19/2026

CAL FIRE is offering grants to support local wildfire prevention efforts, including fuels reduction, pest management and biomass utilization. These efforts help reduce the hazardous vegetation and forest debris that can become fuel for catastrophic wildfires.

California has opened a new funding opportunity for wildfire and landscape resilience projects. Up to $30 million is available through the Regional Wildfire and Landscape Resilience Grant Program. The program focuses on supporting regional partnerships that address wildfire risks and improve landsca...

05/13/2026

CBEA applauds Governor Newsom's $30 million grant for regional wildfire prevention efforts. Clearing hazardous vegetation and utilizing that biomass as well as other wildfire prevention efforts save $3.75 for every dollar spent on prevention.

State of California

05/07/2026

According to the PPIC, "Biomass that is not removed or burned on site can be fuel for a future wildfire. Currently, most woody biomass is left on site after treatment." Biomass power plants are part of the solution.

California has experienced increasingly frequent and severe wildfires for years, often in headwater regions where the state’s water supply originates. These fires affect all Californians, costing the state billions of dollars and threatening our vital water supply. A state-led task force aims to l...

05/04/2026

CA biomass resources are vast and widespread , with as much as 54 million dry tons available each year. Using these resources effectively to produce energy, as well as minimize greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution is key to a sustainable future.

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-good-bad-biomass-california.html

04/21/2026

Legislators & local officials toured wildfire resilience projects. As part of the solution, “Crews chipped biomass from dead, diseased, and overgrown trees and transported it to the Rio Bravo bioenergy facility, where the material was used to generate energy."
https://www.placersentinel.com/2026/04/17/569706/the-snc-and-pcwa-host-forests-to-fuels-field-tour-for-policymakers