ow, organic matter-plant leftovers called biomass-can be converted into
a burnable gas that is converted into electricity. This new process is
cleaner and more efficient than burning biomass in an incinerator to generate
power. Still many of us burn up plant materials in open fires, literally
letting them just go up in smoke! When we use these leftovers to create
power, we turn waste into a valuable raw material. Plant leftovers are
directly available from agriculture, forestry, and food processing. Also,
gas emitted from the biomass thrown into landfills can be captured and
used. Right now, energy from plants supplies 2% of the electricity used
in California.
ow, organic matter-plant leftovers called biomass-can be converted into
a burnable gas that is converted into electricity. This new process is
cleaner and more efficient than burning biomass in an incinerator to generate
power. Still many of us burn up plant materials in open fires, literally
letting them just go up in smoke! When we use these leftovers to create
power, we turn waste into a valuable raw material. Plant leftovers are
directly available from agriculture, forestry, and food processing. Also,
gas emitted from the biomass thrown into landfills can be captured and
used. Right now, energy from plants supplies 2% of the electricity used
in California. 