Preface
The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Energy Research and Development Division manages the Natural Gas Research and Development Program, which supports energy-related research, development, and demonstration not adequately provided by competitive and regulated markets. These natural gas research investments spur innovation in energy efficiency, renewable energy and advanced clean generation, energy-related environmental protection, energy transmission and distribution and transportation.
The Energy Research and Development Division conducts this public interest natural gas-related energy research by partnering with research, development, and demonstration entities, including individuals, businesses, utilities and public and private research institutions. This program promotes greater natural gas reliability, lower costs and increases safety for Californians and is focused in these areas:
- Buildings End-Use Energy Efficiency.
- Industrial, Agriculture and Water Efficiency.
- Renewable Energy and Advanced Generation.
- Natural Gas Infrastructure Safety and Integrity.
- Energy-Related Environmental Research.
- Natural Gas-Related Transportation.
Innovative Microscale Biomass Gasifier Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power System is the final report for Contract Number PIR-16-010 conducted by All Power Labs, Inc. The information from this project contributes to the Energy Research and Development Division’s Natural Gas Research and Development Program.
For more information about the Energy Research and Development Division, please visit the [www.energy.ca.gov/research/ CEC’s research website] (www.energy.ca.gov/research/) or contact the CEC at ERDD@energy.ca.gov.
