Applications of Biomass
Biomass systems range from small stoves used in homes for heating or cooking to large power plants used by centralized utilities to produce electricity.
In residential applications, biomass can be used for space heating or for cooking. Wood is the most common source of fuel, although many different materials are used. New designs for woodstoves can improve the efficiency of the cooking or heating system, decreasing the amount of fuel that is needed.
Industry and businesses use biomass for several purposes including space heating, hot water heating, and electricity generation. Many industrial facilities, such as lumber mills, naturally produce organic waste.
More than 66,000 jobs are supported by the biomass producing industry in the US alone.Read More: Biomass and the Environment