The spatial SUR models with the estimation method developed are then used to examine the spatial-temporal patterns of biomass consumption in the US at the state level for the period from 2000 to 2012. Results show that there are spatial dependences among biomass consumption. The presence of spatial dependence in biomass consumption has informative implications for making sustainable biomass polices. It suggests new efforts to adding a cross-state dimension to state-level energy policy and coordinating some elements of energy policy across states are still