Biomass Electric Power Generation
Key Figures
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating biomass electric power generation facilities. These facilities use biomass (e.g., wood, waste, alcohol fuels) to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
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Biomass electric power generation comprises establishments operating facilities that convert organic materials such as wood and waste into electric energy for supply to transmission or distribution systems. The distinguishing characteristic is the use of biomass as the energy source, which differentiates these operations from hydroelectric facilities using water power, fossil fuel facilities using coal or oil, nuclear facilities, solar facilities, wind facilities, and geothermal facilities using Earth's heat.