The EPA validated Forisk’s technology screen this month when it announced that it lowered its 2010 mandate for cellulosic ethanol production from 100 million gallons to 6.5 million gallons – a 94% drop in production targets.

According to the February summary of Wood Bioenergy South, as of February 24, 2010:

• 129 wood-consuming bioenergy projects have been announced in the US South.
• In total, these projects represent potential, incremental wood use of 47 million tons/year by 2020.
• Based on Forisk analysis, projects representing only 18.7 million tons/year pass basic viability screening.

Click on figure for detailed downloadable summary.