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modified | Thursday, February 22, 2007

Biomass Utilization

Resource Innovations is engaged in efforts throughout the region to promote economic development that meets social and ecological objectives. Forest biomass generated as byproduct from restoration projects and fuels reduction work presents opportunities for the production of value added products and sustainable fuel sources.

Through applied research, education and outreach, Resource Innovations works to develop these opportunities. Currently we are working on the following projects:

	Wood Heat Solutions: Community Guide to Biomass Thermal Projects
	Resource Innovations recently published a guide for rural communities interested in using biomass to fuel boilers to heat schools, hospitals and other community facilities. The guide includes several case studies from the Pacific Northwest.
	Low-resolution pdf for quick viewing		High-resolution pdf for printing
	Keeping Energy dollars local: Using Wood to Heat the Enterprise School Watch this video that details how heating buildings with woody biomass can save money and promote carbon-neutral energy. For more viewing options, visit the UO Channel.


	Biomass Workshop May 1-2, 2008
	Resource Innovations, in partnership with several other organizations, coordinated a workshop to educate participants about opportunities to use biomass to heat schools, hospitals and other large facilities. Follow this link for more details at Sustainable Northwest's Website: Woody Biomass Heat: Making it Work for Communities
	Hard copies of the Wood Heat Solutions: A Community Guide to Biomass Thermal Projects and the 15 minute DVD Keeping Energy Dollars Local: Using Wood to Heat the Enterprise School are available upon request. Please contact Marcus Kauffman

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