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  1. Biomass (energy) - Wikipedia

    In the context of energy production, biomass is matter from recently living (but now dead) organisms which is used for bioenergy production. Examples include wood, wood residues, energy crops, …

  2. Biomass explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Jul 30, 2024 · Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted to liquid and gaseous fuels through various processes.

  3. Biomass - Understand Energy Learning Hub

    Feb 1, 2023 · Biomass is a semi-renewable energy resource that comes from plants and animals. We categorize this resource as semi-renewable because it must be carefully managed to ensure we are …

  4. Biomass | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Biomass, the weight or total quantity of living organisms of a species (species biomass) or of all the species in a community (community biomass), commonly referred to a unit area or volume of habitat.

  5. Bioenergy Basics | Department of Energy

    It is a form of renewable energy that is derived from recently living organic materials known as biomass, which can be used to produce transportation fuels, heat, electricity, and products.

  6. Biomass Energy | USDA Climate Hubs

    Biomass energy, or energy made from plant and animal products, is a source of renewable energy. It reduces our reliance on fossil fuels (mainly oil, gas, and coal), preventing the release of carbon into …

  7. Biomass Energy - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Biomass is organic, meaning it is made of material that comes from living organisms, such as plants and animals. The most common biomass materials used for energy are plants, wood, …