Q: Why were payments so heavily weighted toward forest materials?

From the April 2010 Forest2Fuel newsletter.

A: Because the vast majority of bioenergy producers are forest products companies that have been generating heat and power from waste wood for decades, these companies were poised to take advantage of the program from the beginning. With few exceptions, in most areas in the country the forest products industry is the only source of demand for biomass.

To view the full BCAP summary, go to: www.fsa.usda.gov

Additional BCAP Q & A:
Q: Which states received the highest total matching payments? Answer
Q: Which regions received the most funding? Answer
Q: When will the USDA release the final rules and restart the BCAP program? Answer
Q: The $170 million question: What did the American taxpayer get for the $170,112,607 in BCAP matching payments? Answer
Q: How can the goals of the BCAP Matching Payment Program be met? Answer

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