News & Updates
Follow the latest developments at the Forest Biomass Business Center, including new feasibility studies, campus development, forest restoration, and news from our regional partners.
Latest Updates
FBBC is continuing to develop a diversified campus of wood products and biomass-based businesses designed to put forest restoration materials to productive use.
New reports, feasibility findings, partnerships, and project milestones will be shared here as the campus develops.
Press Releases
Community-Sized Bio-energy Project Finally Funded for Construction
August 12, 2024
FBBC announced funding for the construction of a community-scale woody biomass energy project. The project represented an important stage in FBBC's original development strategy.
The project did not ultimately move forward in its original form. FBBC's current strategy has evolved toward a diversified campus of complementary businesses, while separate exploration of a larger-scale energy facility continues.
News & Media
FBBC and the work of our regional partners have been featured in news and media coverage focused on forest restoration, wildfire resilience, wood products, and the development of a local restoration economy.
Over $9M in Grants to Strengthen California Wood Products Economy and Local Jobs — U.S. Forest Service, April 2023
Sierra Nevada Conservancy Approves $22.5 Million to Build Resilience, Boost Recreation, and Conserve Land — June 2023
Fuel from the Forests: Eric Johnson — Comstock's Magazine, March 2023
National Journal: California's Forest Restoration and Biomass Series — Brian Dabbs, July 2022
Part 1: Can New Federal Funds Stifle the Fires?
Part 2: Inside the Quest to Power Homes
Part 3: Restoring the Forests by Lighting Them Up?
Stay Connected
The work at FBBC is evolving as forest restoration continues throughout the region. Check back for new reports, project milestones, partnerships, and opportunities to get involved.