Biomass

The U.S. Department of Energy funds research, development, and demonstration to help develop sustainable, cost-competitive biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower. Learn about the DOE Biomass Program, how to use biomass energy and get financial incentives, and access biomass information.

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Biomass is an organic renewable energy source that includes materials such as agriculture and forest residues, energy crops, and algae.