biomass task force overview nevada county board of supervisors meeting, march 26, 2013
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History/Background
Task Force Started 3 ½ Years Ago
Task Force Members Represent Local, State and Federal
Government, Industry, Environmental Interests, Business Interests,
Fire Safe Council, Interested Public (open to anyone)
Task Force Focus Assist Reduction of Wildfire Threat and Effects Establish Facility To Use Excess Biomass
Biomass Facility
Several Options: Electricity/Heat, Pellets, Biofuel
Electricity Steam to Electricity and Heat Gasification to Electricity and Heat
Benefits of a Biomass Facility
Provides a Market for Utilization of Excess Biomass Potential Support to Landowners for Hazard Reduction
Work Increased Protection for Communities and Resources
Reduced Open Burning, On-site Decay, Disposal Fewer Emissions/Pollutants, Better Air Quality
Jobs/Economic Benefits: ~4.9 Jobs/Megawatt
Offset Fossil Fuel Energy Generation
Potential to Incorporate Other Waste Materials for Fuel
Biomass Feasibility Assessment
Current Task Force Priority
Biomass Feasibility Assessment ElementsSustainable Supply Assessment Identify and Rate Feasible Facility LocationsTechnology Assessment Initial Economic Assessment
Biomass Feasibility Assessment
What is Needed? Funding: ~$50,000 Pursuing Grants
Community Development Block Grant USDA Rural Development Contributions From Various Organizations
Value of an Assessment Credible Information to Describe Options, Build
Support
Challenges
Cost of Building a Facility--$4-5 Million/MW
Biomass Processing and Transportation Costs
Resistance of Major Utilities for Grid Hookup
Current Electricity Rates
Potential Solutions
SB 1122, Feed In Tariff Support for Biomass Energy
Carbon Credits for Utilizing Excess Biomass
Community and County BOS Support in Dealing with Utilities