Overseas markets could be harming forests in the U.S. Demand for wood pellets for biomass energy has increased dramatically around the world, especially in Europe where burning wood is treated as renewable energy and heavily subsidized. The UK-based company Drax Group plans to build a 450,000 ton per year wood pellet plant in Longview. .
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AARP New York is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to reject a proposed utility rate hike. New York State Electric and Gas, and Rochester Gas and Electric are proposing a 62% electric delivery rate increase for customers. .