The US Industrial Pellet Association
USIPA
Supporting renewable wood energy as a sustainable, low-carbon power source.
Wood Pellets: America’s Underrated Power Play
June 6, 2025
By Darrell Smith
In an energy conversation dominated by buzzwords and breakthroughs, it’s easy to overlook the quiet, proven solutions that are already delivering results. Exhibit A: wood pellets.
Why Wood Energy?
STRENGTHENING FORESTS
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
Renewable wood energy is sustainably-sourced from working forests throughout the Southeast US. The US forest products industry supports forest health and growth, and reduces risks of deforestation.
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
Wood energy is a renewable replacement for fossil fuels, providing low-carbon, on-demand energy to produce power and heat. Wood energy can reduce carbon emissions up to 90% when compared to coal.
SUPPORTING RENEWABLES
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS
SUPPORTING RENEWABLES
Wood energy provides grid stability and back-up power, making it the perfect complement to other renewables like solar and wind. Wood energy is a critical component of any comprehensive renewables strategy.