Maryland’s forest clippings, grasses and algae could be used to make the so-called “next generation” of biofuels, but much more research must be done, officials said.

“The Chesapeake Bay region is well positioned to take leadership in this revolutionary shift to greener, renewable fuels, and to enjoy its economic and environmental benefits,” according to a new report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a regional legislative group, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.