MS HB1533

Bioenergy produced from biomass is designated as renewable and carbon neutral, and becomes carbon negative when paired with carbon capture and storage technology.

Bioenergy produced from agricultural harvesting is designated as renewable and carbon neutral, and becomes carbon negative when paired with carbon capture and storage technology.

Biomass is defined to include forest manufacturing residuals, harvest residues, downed wood from weather events, landscape trimmings, forest management materials, and other used wood products.

Division responsible for maintaining current database and maps of biomass feedstocks in Mississippi and producing regular reports to promote the state's biomass resources.

Effective date is July 1, 2024.