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This article provides the advantages and disadvantages of using fuel ethanol to help give engine owners a balanced view and make the most of their fuel.

Information to help homeowners, schools and institutions, and industries determine whether biomass heat would be effective and cost-efficient for them.

Use this calculator tool to estimate energy use from various field operations for a farm.

Calculate the energy savings from adding a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) to a milking system

Overview of the equipment common to most commercial-scale biomass combustors and discusses some of the considerations in selecting a biomass combustor.

One of the more promising options for PA farmers and foresters interested in growing biomass is to sell your biomass for co-firing with other fuels, especially coal.

Estimate energy savings from efficient barn ventilation

Biomass is a promising option for providing locally produced, renewable energy in Pennsylvania.

Combustion process, fuel choices, equipment, obtaining biomass fuels, and emissions and pollution.

Growing renewable biomass feedstocks like perennial grasses that can be converted into energy (electricity, liquid transportation fuels, or heat).

This article gives an overview of the scope and issues involved when considering whether managing a forest for energy production is a good option.

Let's look at SMRs, their proposed uses, and their development and adoption timeline in replacing coal power plants.

One of the significant concerns with the development of large-scale solar arrays is the viewshed.

Use this calculator tool to estimate energy and cost savings from high efficiency electric motors.

Use this calculator to estimate the energy savings from using well water to pre-cool milk on the farm.

Overview of energy and materials opportunities discussed at the 2024 Bio Renewables symposium.

What photo voltaic (PV) electric solar systems are, the differences between roof-mounted and ground-mounted arrays, and how to determine which size is best for you.

Electricity is integral to our daily lives, lighting our homes and fueling businesses.

Residents in a community with a proposed solar project might be concerned about the solar panel glare of the proposed solar array. While these concerns have merit, proper regulation through a zoning ordinance can protect against these issues.

Anaerobic digesters can offer renewable energy, increased profitability, and sustainability for farms.

This article is part of the "MASBio Discussions" news article series, in which we provide an overview of recent insights shared by researchers as part of the MASBio seminar series.

Hydrogen, a clean and abundant energy source, offers environmental and economic benefits.

Explore trends in large-scale solar development in Pennsylvania, including siting, zoning, legislation, and concerns for landowners and local governments, in this free, one-hour webinar.

Understanding the basics of green, blue, and gray hydrogen is essential as we explore the hydrogen rainbow.

Though the health and safety of our communities are good things to be concerned about, solar panels are not a danger.