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Biomass Task Force
Overview
Nevada County Board of Supervisors Meeting, March 26, 2013
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
Change FromThis
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Emissions Reduction Benefits
Biomass Facility vs. Open Burning
Biomass Feasibility Assessment
Current Task Force Priority
Biomass Feasibility Assessment Elements
Sustainable Supply Assessment
Identify and Rate Feasible Facility Locations
Technology 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
County Support
Continue Task Force Participation—BOS Presence
From Beginning of Task Force
CDB G Support
Conceptual Support