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Biomass Energy and its future in WisconsinBiomass Energy and its future in Wisconsin
David Donovan
Manager, Regulatory Policy
David Donovan
Manager, Regulatory Policy
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“When I look ahead to the future of my industry, I see electric production that will be highly efficient, harness diverse resources, and be nearly emission-free. I believe this future is possible. But we need to support both smart policy and new technology today to make it happen tomorrow.”
Dick KellyXcel Energy President and CEO
November 2006
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Northern States Northern States Power Company- Power Company-
MinnesotaMinnesota
Northern States Northern States Power Company- Power Company-
MinnesotaMinnesota
Public Service Public Service Company of Company of
ColoradoColorado
Public Service Public Service Company of Company of
ColoradoColorado
Southwestern Southwestern Public ServicePublic ServiceSouthwestern Southwestern Public ServicePublic Service
Northern States Northern States Power Company- Power Company-
WisconsinWisconsin
Northern States Northern States Power Company- Power Company-
WisconsinWisconsin
Xcel EnergyElectric Customers 3.3 millionGas Customers 1.8 million
Xcel EnergyElectric Customers 3.3 millionGas Customers 1.8 million
NSP-WisconsinElectric Customers 245,000Gas Customers 104,000
NSP-WisconsinElectric Customers 245,000Gas Customers 104,000
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A Leader in RenewablesA Leader in Renewables
#1 Wind Power Provider in U.S.
#5 Solar Power Provider in U.S.
#1 Renewables Provider in Wisconsin
#1 Wind Power Provider in U.S.
#5 Solar Power Provider in U.S.
#1 Renewables Provider in Wisconsin
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A Leader in RenewablesA Leader in Renewables
14% renewables (2008)
19 hydroelectric plants
2 biomass plants
Large amounts of purchased wind
14% renewables (2008)
19 hydroelectric plants
2 biomass plants
Large amounts of purchased wind
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Bay Front HistoryBay Front History
Constructed in 1916 by Ashland Light & Power and Street Railway Company
Improvements increased to five boilers and six turbines for a capacity of 92 MW
In 1979, first investor-owned, electric utility plant in the nation to burn waste wood
In 1986, began $15 million life extension resulting in current configuration of three boilers and turbines with capacity of 74 MW
Constructed in 1916 by Ashland Light & Power and Street Railway Company
Improvements increased to five boilers and six turbines for a capacity of 92 MW
In 1979, first investor-owned, electric utility plant in the nation to burn waste wood
In 1986, began $15 million life extension resulting in current configuration of three boilers and turbines with capacity of 74 MW
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Bay Front OperationsBay Front Operations
35 full-time employees
Wood purchases of $5.0 million in 2008
$20 million+ local economic impact
Generates an average of 325,000 MWh/year
Helps meet Wisconsin’s RPS
Beneficial use of fly ash to construct “pad sites” to aid local farmers, ranchers, others
35 full-time employees
Wood purchases of $5.0 million in 2008
$20 million+ local economic impact
Generates an average of 325,000 MWh/year
Helps meet Wisconsin’s RPS
Beneficial use of fly ash to construct “pad sites” to aid local farmers, ranchers, others
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Fuels at Bay FrontFuels at Bay Front
Waste wood
Natural gas
Coal
Shredded tires
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Bay Front OperationsBay Front Operations
Installed nitrous oxide (NOx) reduction system to meet Clean Air Interstate Rules
Reissuance of Clean Air Mercury Rule
Installed nitrous oxide (NOx) reduction system to meet Clean Air Interstate Rules
Reissuance of Clean Air Mercury Rule
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Bay Front Gasification ProjectBay Front Gasification Project
Need for long-term plan for Bay Front
Financial and environmental considerations
Convert remaining coal-fired boiler to use biomass gasification technology
Project allows plant to use 100% biomass
Approx. $58 million
Adds 200,00-250,000 tons of biomass per year
Need for long-term plan for Bay Front
Financial and environmental considerations
Convert remaining coal-fired boiler to use biomass gasification technology
Project allows plant to use 100% biomass
Approx. $58 million
Adds 200,00-250,000 tons of biomass per year
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Biomass Gasification ProcessBiomass Gasification Process
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Major Environmental ImprovementsMajor Environmental Improvements
NOx: 60%
SO2: 80%
Particulate Matter: 80%
Avoids 100,000 tons coal per year
Avoids 200,000 tons CO2 emissions per year
Reduction in mercury emissions
NOx: 60%
SO2: 80%
Particulate Matter: 80%
Avoids 100,000 tons coal per year
Avoids 200,000 tons CO2 emissions per year
Reduction in mercury emissions
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Regulatory ProcessRegulatory Process
Feb. 2009 – Filed Application with PSCWCertificate of Authority vs. CPCN
March-April 2009 – MPUC, NDPSC applications
Spring - Summer 2009 – Environmental Assessment
Fall 2009 – Public hearings
Fall or Winter 2009 – PSCW decision
Feb. 2009 – Filed Application with PSCWCertificate of Authority vs. CPCN
March-April 2009 – MPUC, NDPSC applications
Spring - Summer 2009 – Environmental Assessment
Fall 2009 – Public hearings
Fall or Winter 2009 – PSCW decision
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Review ProcessReview Process
Impact on electric rates
Emissions reductions
Construction schedule
Regulatory approval process
Fuel availabilityWNDR sustainable biomass harvest guidelines
Biomass fuel flexibility, energy plantations, grower cooperatives
Impact on electric rates
Emissions reductions
Construction schedule
Regulatory approval process
Fuel availabilityWNDR sustainable biomass harvest guidelines
Biomass fuel flexibility, energy plantations, grower cooperatives
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Customer and Community ImpactsCustomer and Community Impacts
Eco-municipality goals of Chequamegon Bay
Retain fuel costs in Wisconsin
Support local economic development
Achieve carbon management goals
Meet renewable portfolio standards
Support local agricultural industry
Eco-municipality goals of Chequamegon Bay
Retain fuel costs in Wisconsin
Support local economic development
Achieve carbon management goals
Meet renewable portfolio standards
Support local agricultural industry