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Biomass Task Force Overview

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,

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Biomass Task Force Overview

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  1. Biomass Task Force Overview Nevada County Board of Supervisors Meeting, March 26, 2013

  2. 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

  3. Biomass Facility • Several Options: Electricity/Heat, Pellets, Biofuel • Electricity • Steam to Electricity and Heat • Gasification to Electricity and Heat

  4. 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

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  6. Emissions Reduction Benefits Biomass Facility vs. Open Burning

  7. Biomass Feasibility AssessmentCurrent Task Force Priority • Biomass Feasibility Assessment Elements • Sustainable Supply Assessment • Identify and Rate Feasible Facility Locations • Technology Assessment • Initial Economic Assessment

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. County Support • Continue Task Force Participation—BOS Presence From Beginning of Task Force • CDB G Support • Conceptual Support

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