News & announcements.
New BDO Zone ratings, awards, partnerships, and company milestones, the latest from Ecostrat and across the bioeconomy.
Preston County, West Virginia Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Preston County, West Virginia receives a BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass — pulpwood and forest residues — anchored by the 42-acre former TAZ Sawmill Site near Interstate 68.
Read more →Canton, South Dakota Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Canton receives South Dakota's first BDO Zone 'A' rating, certifying 700,000 bone dry tons per year of low-risk corn stover within a 75-mile radius of the Sioux Metro region.
Read more →Plumas County, California Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Plumas County, California receives a BDO Zone 'A' rating for 255,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass from pulpwood and forest residues.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar: Placer, Nevada & El Dorado Counties, California
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighting the newly rated Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado Counties in California.
Read more →Federal task force report names national BDO Zone scale-up a priority for Canada's forest sector
A federal government task force report names national BDO Zone scale-up as a priority action for Canada's forest sector transformation.
Read more →Jordan Solomon awarded "Champion of the Year" by Canadian Biomass Magazine
Ecostrat President Jordan Solomon is named Champion of the Year by Canadian Biomass Magazine.
Read more →Ecostrat & BDO Zone Initiative welcome ASTM–CSA collaboration on binational bioeconomy standards
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative welcome the ASTM–CSA collaboration on binational bioeconomy standards.
Read more →Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed
Cavalier County, North Dakota is issued a BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed.
Read more →Malheur County, Oregon issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for dairy & feedlot manure
Malheur County, Oregon is issued a BDO Zone 'A' rating for dairy & feedlot manure.
Read more →Placer, Nevada & El Dorado Counties awarded investment-grade BDO Zone ratings
Three California counties earn investment-grade ratings, clearing the path for biomanufacturing investment and plant announcements.
Read more →Laurel County, Kentucky issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
The Kentucky region earns a BDO Zone 'A' for woody biomass, signaling readiness for bio-project developers.
Read more →Ecostrat & BMI Group launch collaboration to convert legacy pulp & paper assets into biorefineries
A collaboration to accelerate conversion of legacy pulp & paper assets into next-generation biorefineries using BDO Zone ratings.
Read more →Independent study finds BDO Zones drive billions in economic impact and rural investment
A University of Tennessee study finds each BDO Zone project delivers $423M in average annual economic impact, with $21–64B in 10-year national impact from 100 more zones.
Read more →NADO & Ecostrat Webinar: Unlock Funding & Investment for Rural Bioeconomy Development
Ecostrat, the BDO Zone Initiative, and NADO hosted a webinar on using BDO Zone Ratings to attract capital to rural bioeconomy projects.
Read more →Canada Built Its Forest Industry for One Customer. Here's How to Change That.
Canada's forest economy faces a market diversification crisis, and BDO Zone intelligence can attract new biomanufacturing investment to rural regions.
Read more →Ark-La-Tex Financial Consultants (ALTFC) Joins BDO Zone Investment Coalition
ALTFC joins the BDO Zone Investment Coalition to expand structured financing access for early-stage biomanufacturing projects across rural regions of the United States.
Read more →Ecostrat and BDO Zone Initiative Adopt New Standardized Framework for BDO Zone Ratings
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative adopt CSA Group's new CSA TS-005:25 Technical Specification to standardize BDO Zone assessments across Canada.
Read more →BDO Zones: A Proven Program to Drive On-Site SAF Production for Airports and Regions
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative, with the Airport Regions Council, hosted a webinar on driving on-site SAF production for airports.
Read more →Ecostrat & New Energy Risk host Feedstock Supply Insurance webinar
A live session on converting open-ended biomass risk into bankable, bond-grade reliability with Feedstock Supply Insurance.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Macon County, Alabama & Southwest Colorado
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two investment grade woody biomass communities: Macon County, Alabama and Southwest Colorado, highlighting feedstock, sites, and incentives.
Read more →Esterhazy, Saskatchewan Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Flax Straw
The Town of Esterhazy, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced an investment grade 'A' Rating for flax straw.
Read more →Ashtabula, Ohio Issued BDO Zone 'BB' Rating for Miscanthus Biomass
Ashtabula County, Ohio earns a BDO Zone 'BB' Rating for miscanthus biomass, laying groundwork for future biomanufacturing investment.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Pointe Coupee, Louisiana & Southeast Kansas
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two investment-grade communities, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana and Southeast Kansas, and their biomass resources.
Read more →Clearwater County, ID Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Clearwater County, Idaho earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' rating for 114,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass annually.
Read more →Regina, Saskatchewan Issued 3 Investment-Grade BDO Zone Ratings
Regina, SK receives three investment-grade BDO Zone Ratings, establishing it as a premier bio-based manufacturing hub with exceptional biomass resources.
Read more →BDO Zone Summit 2025: Bridging Community Readiness and Developer Success
Over 400 stakeholders gathered at the second BDO Zone Summit to explore how ratings align community readiness with developer siting and investment success.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba, an investment grade zone rated 'A' for wheat straw.
Read more →Macon County, Alabama Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Macon County, Alabama earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for over 1 million bone dry tons of woody biomass per year.
Read more →Southwest Colorado Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Woody Biomass
Southwest Colorado earns a BDO Zone 'BBB' rating, signaling good feedstock supply viability and low default risk for woody biomass operations.
Read more →Estates and Infrastructure Exchange Joins BDO Zone Investment Coalition
EIX joins the BDO Zone Investment Coalition, adding capital markets infrastructure to accelerate financing for biobased manufacturing projects across the United States.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Cameron County, PA & Kemper County, MS
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two 'A' rated Woody Biomass communities, Cameron County, Pennsylvania and Kemper County, Mississippi.
Read more →San Juan County, Utah Issued BDO Zone 'BB' Rating for Woody Biomass
San Juan County, Utah earns a BDO Zone 'BB' Rating for woody biomass, marking a key step toward expanding regional forest biomass development.
Read more →Why More Dairy Farms Are Switching to Fine Sawdust Bedding
Fine, kiln-dried sawdust bedding keeps dairy barns drier and helps lower somatic cell counts, supporting udder health and cow comfort.
Read more →Southeast Kansas Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Corn Stover
Southeast Kansas earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'BBB' rating for 154,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover.
Read more →Pointe Coupee, Louisiana Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Pointe Coupee Parish earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 1.3 million tons of woody biomass annually.
Read more →Sac County, Iowa Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Sac County, Iowa earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 824,000 bone-dry tons per year of underutilized corn stover.
Read more →BDO Zone Initiative Gains Widespread Support as Catalyst for American Energy Dominance
The BDO Zone Initiative is gaining broad industry backing as a catalyst for rural prosperity, energy independence and American energy dominance.
Read more →Why Fine Sawdust is a Better Choice Than Shavings
The Sawdust Bag Fine Sawdust delivers more value, higher absorbency, less waste, and lower cost than traditional wood shavings.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Falls City, Nebraska and Mason City, Iowa
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted a webinar spotlighting two 'A'-rated corn stover BDO Zones in Nebraska and Iowa.
Read more →Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Wheat Straw
Beausejour-Brokenhead, Manitoba earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 150,000 tonnes of wheat straw per year, the province's first ag-biomass rating.
Read more →Kemper County, Mississippi Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Kemper County, Mississippi earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' rating for over 1.1 million bone dry tons of woody biomass annually.
Read more →Cameron County, Pennsylvania Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Cameron County, Pennsylvania earned an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 450,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Issued BDO Zone 'BB' Rating for Woody Biomass
Alaska's first BDO Zone Rating certifies 11,500 bone dried tons per year of woody biomass, revealing both opportunities and supply-chain challenges.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Flagstaff County, Alberta and Chippewa County, Wisconsin
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two investment-grade communities rated 'A' for wheat straw and corn stover biomass resources.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Lesser Slave Region & Vegreville, Alberta
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted a webinar spotlighting two investment-grade biomass communities in Alberta, Canada.
Read more →The Burning Need for BDO Zones: Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfires with Market-Based Solutions
An op-ed arguing that BDO Zones can reduce wildfire risk by creating new markets for excess, combustible forest biomass.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Barry County, Michigan & Tazewell, Virginia
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two 'A'-rated Woody Biomass communities, Barry County, Michigan and Tazewell, Virginia, for biobased project developers.
Read more →Comstock Fuels Joins BDO Zone Strategic Partners Network
Comstock Fuels joins the BDO Zone Strategic Partners Network to accelerate and de-risk sustainable biobased fuel project development in BDO Zones.
Read more →BDO Zone Initiative Releases 2024 Annual Report
The BDO Zone Initiative's inaugural annual report details record growth in ratings, capital raised, and stakeholder reach across 2024.
Read more →Ecostrat & New Energy Risk awarded InnSure's Insurance Innovation Prize
Recognized for the partnership to develop the world's first insurance solution capping long-term biomass feedstock cost and supply risk.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario & Trois-Rivieres, Quebec
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative host a webinar spotlighting two investment grade biomass communities in Ontario and Quebec.
Read more →Fink Machine Joins BDO Zone Strategic Partners Network
Fink Machine, Canada's largest biomass heating supplier, joins the BDO Zone Strategic Partners Network to deliver heating solutions in BDO Zones.
Read more →Mason City, Iowa Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Mason City earns Iowa's first BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 1.4 million tons of corn stover, signaling low default risk.
Read more →Lesser Slave Region, Alberta Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Woody Biomass
North America's first BDO Zone Rating based in an Indigenous region earns an investment grade 'BBB' for woody biomass.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Grenada, Mississippi & Swan River, Manitoba
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative hosted a webinar spotlighting two investment grade woody biomass communities in Grenada and Swan River.
Read more →Falls City, Nebraska Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Falls City, Nebraska earns the state's first investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 600,000 bone dry tons of corn stover annually.
Read more →Ecostrat ranked #28 of the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy, Biofuels Digest
Named among the most innovative companies in the global bioeconomy by the sector's most widely-read daily.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Little Colorado River, AZ, and Wyoming County, PA
A webinar spotlighting two 'A' rated Woody Biomass BDO Zone communities and their feedstock, infrastructure, and incentive advantages.
Read more →Feedstock Supply Insurance: unlocking the global bioeconomy
How feedstock supply insurance can de-risk biomass projects and catalyze growth across the global bioeconomy.
Read more →Ecostrat & New Energy Risk announce partnership to develop Feedstock Supply Insurance
A partnership to create insurance mechanisms that de-risk biobased projects for lenders and investors.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Butte County, California
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted Butte County's investment-grade 'BBB' BDO Zone rating for 223,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass per year.
Read more →Vegreville, Alberta Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Wheat Straw
Vegreville, Alberta earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 455,000 bone dry tons per year of wheat straw.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Quesnel, BC and Renfrew County, Ontario
A BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar spotlighted two investment grade Woody Biomass BDO Zone communities in Canada, Quesnel and Renfrew County.
Read more →Caledonia County, Vermont Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Caledonia County, Vermont earns the state's first investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 726,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass annually.
Read more →Flagstaff County, Alberta Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Wheat Straw
Flagstaff County, Alberta earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 450,000 oven dry tons per year of wheat straw.
Read more →Barry County, Michigan Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Barry County becomes Michigan's first BDO Zone, earning an investment grade 'A' rating for 324,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass.
Read more →Chippewa County, Wisconsin Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Chippewa County becomes Wisconsin's first BDO Zone 'A' rating, certifying 380,000 dry tons of corn stover annually for bio-based manufacturing.
Read more →Swan River, Manitoba Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Woody Biomass
The BDO Zone Initiative issued Swan River, Manitoba an investment-grade 'BBB' rating for woody biomass, the first such rating in the province.
Read more →Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania receives the Commonwealth's first BDO Zone 'A' rating for 662,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Emporia, Kansas and Conecuh County, Alabama
Ecostrat and TheDigest hosted a webinar spotlighting investment grade BDO Zone communities in Emporia, Kansas and Conecuh County, Alabama.
Read more →Little Colorado River, Arizona Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
The Little Colorado River region in Arizona earned an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' rating for 146,600 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →Butte County, California Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Woody Biomass
Butte County, California has been issued an investment-grade BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for 223,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Region Nine, Minnesota and Coconino County, Arizona
Ecostrat and TheDigest hosted a webinar spotlighting two A-rated BDO Zones ready for large-scale bioeconomy projects in North America.
Read more →Grenada, Mississippi Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Grenada, Mississippi earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'A' Rating for 1,850,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →Conecuh County, Alabama Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Conecuh County earns Alabama's first BDO Zone 'A' rating, certifying 969,000 bone dry tons per year of woody biomass supply.
Read more →Ecostrat Awarded "Company of the Year" by Canadian Biomass Magazine
Ecostrat is named Company of the Year for 2024 by Canadian Biomass Magazine, recognizing its leadership and innovation in the Canadian bioeconomy.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Southwest Nova Scotia and Richland Parish, Louisiana
Ecostrat and TheDigest hosted a webinar spotlighting two 'A'-rated Woody Biomass BDO Zones primed for large-scale bioeconomy projects.
Read more →Ecostrat and BIC Launch Online Tool for Assessing Regional Readiness for Biobased Development
Ecostrat and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada launch BDOSAT, a free online tool to pre-assess regional readiness for biomanufacturing.
Read more →Quesnel, British Columbia Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Quesnel becomes British Columbia's first 'A' rated BDO Zone for forest residues, unlocking new markets for underutilized woody biomass.
Read more →Ecostrat and Forair Execute License Agreement for BDO Zone Ratings in Quebec
Ecostrat and Forair sign an inaugural license agreement to expand BDO Zone Ratings into Quebec, Canada, led by William Metivier.
Read more →BDO Zone Ratings Gain Recognition in USDA's New Bioeconomy Plan for America
The USDA's new Plan to Enable the Bioeconomy in America recognizes BDO Zone Ratings as a pivotal tool for biobased industry development.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: North San Joaquin Valley, CA & Lewis County, WA
Ecostrat and The Daily Digest hosted a webinar spotlighting two 'AA'-rated BDO Zone communities and their biomass opportunities for bio-based project developers.
Read more →Renfrew County, Ontario Issued BDO Zone 'AA' Rating for Woody Biomass
Renfrew County, Ontario earns an investment grade BDO Zone 'AA' rating for 485,000 green metric tons per year of woody biomass.
Read more →Emporia, Kansas Issued BDO Zone 'BBB' Rating for Corn Stover
The BDO Zone Initiative has issued a 'BBB' rating for Emporia, Kansas for 100,000 bone-dry tons per year of corn stover.
Read more →Toombs County, Georgia Issued BDO Zone 'AA' Rating for Woody Biomass
Toombs County, Georgia earns a coveted investment grade 'AA' BDO Zone Rating for over one million tons of woody biomass.
Read more →Region Nine, Minnesota Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Corn Stover
Region Nine, Minnesota earns the state's first BDO Zone 'A' rating for over 1.4 million bone dry tons of underutilized corn stover annually.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Greenview and Grande Prairie, Alberta, & Natchez, Mississippi
Ecostrat and The Daily Digest hosted a webinar spotlighting woody biomass opportunities in Alberta and Mississippi BDO Zone communities.
Read more →Richland Parish, Louisiana Issued BDO Zone 'A' Rating for Woody Biomass
Richland Parish, Louisiana earns the state's first investment-grade BDO Zone 'A' rating for 677,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass annually.
Read more →Coconino County, Arizona issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
An investment-grade rating for woody biomass supporting forest restoration initiatives.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar: Greenbrier Valley, WV & Clarksville, AR
A virtual event spotlighting two premier BDO Zones and their bioeconomy potential.
Read more →North San Joaquin Valley, California issued 'AA' rating for tree nut biomass
A high-grade rating issued for tree nut biomass, unlocking regional bioeconomy opportunities.
Read more →Southwest Nova Scotia issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
Recognition of a prime location for bioeconomy project development.
Read more →Lewis County, Washington issued BDO Zone 'AA' rating for woody biomass
An exceptional rating for woody biomass supporting clean energy manufacturing.
Read more →FVB Energy joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
FVB Energy joins the alliance, bringing district-energy and bioenergy expertise.
Read more →Summit County, Utah issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
An investment-grade rating expected to drive biomass utilization initiatives.
Read more →Greenview & Grande Prairie, Alberta issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
An 'A' rating helping unlock Alberta's forestry bioeconomy potential.
Read more →Ecostrat hires renowned forestry expert Dr. Marian Marinescu
A senior project director with deep forestry expertise joins Ecostrat's advisory group.
Read more →National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Webinar: Strategic Tools for Bioeconomy Development
A webinar with the National Association of Development Organizations on tools for regional bioeconomy development.
Read more →Tazewell, Virginia issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
A rating advancing bioeconomy development in the Virginia region.
Read more →Wolf Material Handling Systems joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A partner supporting bio-manufacturing infrastructure development in the zones.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar: Logan County, Colorado
An event highlighting the Colorado county's bio-manufacturing readiness.
Read more →Trois-Rivières, Québec issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
A rating supporting the local forest industry and bioeconomy initiatives.
Read more →Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for corn stover
An investment-grade rating catalyzing regional biobased project development.
Read more →Matawinie, Québec issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
A rating unlocking opportunities for woody biomass utilization.
Read more →Logan County, Colorado issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for wheat straw
A rating signaling untapped feedstock potential in the agricultural region.
Read more →Greenbrier Valley issued BDO Zone 'AA' rating for woody biomass
A high rating unlocking underutilized feedstock and biobased investment.
Read more →Clarksville, Arkansas issued BDO Zone 'AA' rating for poultry litter
A top rating that addresses environmental concerns and stimulates investment.
Read more →Ecostrat hires clean energy innovation expert Peter Wolf
An innovation specialist joins Ecostrat's biomass advisory team.
Read more →Alder Renewables joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A partner supporting biofuels project deployment in the zones.
Read more →Natchez, Mississippi issued BDO Zone 'AA' rating for woody biomass
An exceptional rating signaling low-risk bio-based development opportunities.
Read more →Tapping into the trillion-dollar bioenergy sector
An article examining the opportunities in the expanding bioenergy marketplace.
Read more →Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone Ratings: Force Multipliers for attracting clean energy manufacturing to rural areas
How BDO Zone ratings act as force multipliers for attracting clean energy manufacturing to rural areas.
Read more →National Workshop Agreement on Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones
A multi-stakeholder national workshop establishes consensus on BDO Zone development.
Read more →Coronach, Saskatchewan issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for flax straw
A rating aiding coal transition while driving biobased market growth.
Read more →Peaks Renewables joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A project partner helping develop and deploy de-risking initiatives.
Read more →USA BioEnergy joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A partner supporting project development and investment de-risking.
Read more →Norda Stelo joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A partner accelerating project development in designated zones.
Read more →Upcoming Workshop: Defining Key Siting Requirements for BDO Zone Ratings
Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative host three virtual workshops in January 2023 to define key siting requirements for BDO Zone ratings.
Read more →Ginkgo Bioworks joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A technology partner helping de-risk bioeconomy project development.
Read more →Bon Wier, TX awarded first BDO Zone 'AA' rating in North America
The first top-tier rating issued, supporting facility location decisions.
Read more →Libby, Montana awarded BDO Zone 'A' rating for woody biomass
A positive supply chain outlook with an investment-grade designation.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT: one-hour event featuring Barnwell County, SC
A virtual webinar highlighting regional bioeconomy development potential.
Read more →Airex Energy joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A technology partner supporting zone project development.
Read more →BioMass Solution joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance
A technology partner accelerating project development initiatives.
Read more →Tietjen joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A technology partner supporting zone development efforts.
Read more →IFG Asset Management joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A capital markets group helping de-risk bioeconomy projects.
Read more →CharTech Solutions joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A technology partner accelerating zone project development.
Read more →BDO ZoneCONNECT: One-Hour Discussion with Melville, SK and Siloam Springs, AR
The first-ever BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar featured Ecostrat and city leaders from Melville and Siloam Springs discussing feedstock and economic development.
Read more →Use of BSCR Standards in bio-project finance: a one-hour discussion
An educational session on applying BSCR Standards to accelerate biobased financing.
Read more →Crossbridge joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A supply chain partner helping de-risk project development.
Read more →Research reveals investment opportunities for RNG in Ontario
A study identifying feedstock supply potential for renewable natural gas projects.
Read more →Re-Gain joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A partner solution supporting zone project acceleration.
Read more →Pacific Ag joins BDO Zone Strategic Alliance, supply chain group
The first supply chain partner joining the alliance to support development.
Read more →Entsorga joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A technology partner helping de-risk zone project development.
Read more →Total-Western joins as BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
A technology partner supporting acceleration of zone initiatives.
Read more →Barnwell County, SC awarded fourth BDO Zone designation in North America
An 'A' rating for forest and sawmill residuals driving regional investment.
Read more →Yilkins joins as the first BDO Zone Strategic Alliance partner
The first strategic alliance partner, bringing technology to support zone development.
Read more →Arlington, OR awarded third BDO Zone designation in North America
An 'A' rating for municipal waste supporting biobased market growth.
Read more →2021 Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) in San Francisco, CA
Ecostrat joins 400+ global bioeconomy leaders at the ABLC networking event.
Read more →Siloam Springs, AR awarded second BDO Zone designation in North America
An 'A' rating for poultry litter driving regional biobased development.
Read more →Canadian Bioeconomy Conference and Exhibition: 40-minute Panel Discussion
A panel exploring bioeconomy development strategies and opportunities.
Read more →The BDO Zone Summit 2021: Two-Hour Panel Discussion
Ecostrat hosted the first ever BDO Zone Summit, a virtual two-hour event featuring three panels on the initiative's impact.
Read more →Nine Minute Chat with CalOZ on BDO Zones in California
CalOZ President Kunal Merchant discusses the BDO Zone Investment Coalition and the potential of biomass energy in California.
Read more →Virtual Bioenergy Symposium Webinar
Jordan Solomon presented the BDO Zone Initiative at the Virtual Bioenergy Symposium hosted by the Biomass Energy Network.
Read more →BDO Zone Investment Coalition Announces $1 Billion for Biobased Projects
The BDO Zone Investment Coalition mobilizes $1 billion of deployable capital for biobased infrastructure and manufacturing plants located in BDO Zones.
Read more →BDC Webinar: Panel Discussion on Derisking Capital Market Investment in Biomass
Ecostrat leads a BDC panel on how its biomass supply risk rating system can derisk and promote capital investment in biorenewable projects.
Read more →City of Melville, SK Awarded First BDO Zone Designation in North America
Melville, Saskatchewan earns North America's first BDO Zone designation, an 'A' Rating for its abundant wheat straw supply.
Read more →Advanced Biofuels USA: Ecostrat Submits "The Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative" Proposal to CLEEN Project
Ecostrat submits its BDO Zone Initiative to the CLEEN Project database, a federal resource of actionable clean economy job creation ideas.
Read more →Biofuels Digest: A Force Multiplier for Bio-Investment in Federal Opportunity Zones: The BDOZ Initiative
Ecostrat's BDOZ Initiative aims to channel billions in Opportunity Zone capital toward biobased development and renewable energy jobs in distressed rural communities.
Read more →Scaling Up 2020: Bioeconomy Development Zones
Ecostrat was Platinum Sponsor of Scaling Up 2020, where Jordan Solomon chaired a panel on BDO Zones driving bio-based investment in Canada.
Read more →Biofuels International: Driving Investment into Biofuels
A Biofuels International feature argues that standardisation is the key to accelerating the global transition toward renewable transport fuels.
Read more →Press Release: Biomass Risk Standards Open Door to Canadian Bio-Economy Investment
New Biomass Supply Chain Risk standards from Ecostrat aim to quantify feedstock risk and unlock investor confidence across Canada's bio-economy.
Read more →Green Energy Futures: Biomass a missing link for Canada's future sustainable economy
Green Energy Futures profiles how Ecostrat's biomass standards and Bioeconomy Development Zones could anchor a green COVID-19 recovery in Canada.
Read more →BDO Zone Presentation at the Built with Biology Virtual Conference
Ecostrat presented a policy framework for new BDO Zones during SynBioBeta's Built with Biology Bioeconomy Summit alongside a panel of industry leaders.
Read more →Biomass Magazine Feature: Decreasing Biomass Project Risk with Supply Chain Standards
A Biomass Magazine feature explains how the Biomass Supply Chain Risk Standards help capital markets quantify feedstock risk and de-risk bioenergy investment.
Read more →BD Zones and BDO Zones: Live Webinar
Ecostrat joined the 10th DigestConnect webinar to discuss the BD Zone and BDO Zone policy proposal with over 1,200 attendees.
Read more →BD Zones and BDO Zones: Weaponizing Biomass for a Bio-Fueled Economic Recovery
Ecostrat's CEO argues that BD Zones and BDO Zones can unlock billions in investment and put America's billion tons of biomass to work.
Read more →Scaling Up Conference 2019 Presentation Highlights
Jordan Solomon presents the Biomass Supply Chain Risk Standards at the 2019 Scaling Up conference in Ottawa, Ontario.
Read more →The Biomass Supply Chain Risk Standards: A Living Document?
How the Biomass Supply Chain Risk Standards were built as a living document, open to industry feedback and continuous refinement.
Read more →Presentation to Technical Committee of the Biomass Research and Development Board
Jordan Solomon presents the BSCR Standards and Ratings to the Technical Committee of the U.S. Biomass Research and Development Board.
Read more →SCC and CSA to Support Accreditation of the BSCR Standards
The Standards Council of Canada and CSA Group move to accredit the BSCR Standards as a National Standard of Canada.
Read more →First test case: wood to electricity plant in Southeast US
Applying the BSCR Standards to a wood-to-electricity project cut perceived capital-markets risk by 29%.
Read more →Risk Ratings Review Committee formed
A Biomass Supply Chain Risk Ratings Review Committee of 40 capital-markets leaders, controlling over $50B of deployable capital, has been formed.
Read more →Bioeconomy Framework for Canada report by BioDesign references BSCR Standards
Canada's first national Bioeconomy Strategy, informed by more than 400 industry representatives, sets four priority areas for growing the bioeconomy.
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