Reducing Carbon Emissions from Power Generation:The Potential Role of Biofuels in New Jersey

The final team worked with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Professor Tjossem, Lecturer and Associate Director of Curriculum for the MPA-ESP program, worked with the team to evaluate biomass life cycle emissions calculation methods for electricity-generating facilities to use in determining future fuel choices. The NJ DEP aims to recommend increased use of sustainable biofuels. The Columbia team analyzed a variety of feedstock to be used to generate electricity in New Jersey. They presented their life cycle models and analysis of current policies to the NJ DEP.