Strategic Biomass Solutions
The purpose of the Strategic Biomass Solutions program is to drive innovation in the area of renewable energy technology by connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and economic developers. Strategic Biomass Solutions offers numerous resources to renewable energy stakeholders, such as studies and analysis for startup businesses and information via the Renewable Energy Venture Development Academy. SBS also manages the Mississippi Biomass and Renewable Energy Council, an organization that serves as the voice of sustainable industries in Mississippi. Overall, SBS exists to serve the needs of renewable energy ventures in order to drive technology to market.
If you would like to work with Strategic Biomass Solutions to develop your project, please take a few minutes to fill out our simple intake survey.
Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Report
This report was compiled in order to highlight the state of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state of Mississippi. Different technologies are discussed, along with the economic impact renewable energy/energy efficiency projects have had and will continue to have on the state.
The 2012 version of the report has been released as a draft version for public comment. Commentary should be directed to Joseph Linton at jlinton@innovate.ms. We thank you for your participation in highlighting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Mississippi.
To learn more about the report, click here.
Town Signs Lease with Biofuels Company
May 6: The town of Gloster has signed a lease with Drax Biomass International for its Amite BioEnergy wood pellet plant. Click here to read more. Click here for more news stories.
SBS Director Dr. Sumesh Arora Receives Sustainable Works Award
The Gaining Ground Sustainability Institute of Mississippi recently presented Dr. Sumesh Arora, director of Strategic Biomass Solutions and vice president of Innovate Mississippi, with its 2013 Sustainable Works! award. This award recognizes individuals and organizations making progress on issues related to sustainability in Mississippi.
Innovate, Manufacture, Compete: A Clean Energy Action Plan
The Pew Charitable Trusts recently released a report concerning the clean energy sector in the U.S. Information for this report was gathered from five roundtable discussions held across the nation. Innovate Mississippi had the honor of hosting one such meeting in Jackson, Mississippi. To download the report, please click here.
E-Newsletter Archive
The Strategic Biomass Solution e-newsletter is a monthly publication featuring commentary from Dr. Sumesh Arora, interview with renewable energy and energy efficiency stakeholders and news related to a variety of areas in clean energy and technology, including funding opportunities, market news, policies, and more. Click here to access the SBS e-Newsletter Archive.
Renewable Energy Venture Development Academy
The Renewable Energy Venture Development Academy provides entrepreneurs, investors and economic developers with the tools to screen and develop renewable energy based ventures. Click here to learn more about REVDA.