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Renewable Energy from Residual Low-Grade Wood

Gabriel VinceletteBusiness Development ManagerNew England Wood Pellet Schuyler Facility

Wood Pellet 101

Wood Source + Bio Refining = Efficiency (Renewable + Heating Fuel)

Manufacturing Process, Short

Clean paper grade sawdust and chips (no bark or dirt)All woods can be used. Wood must be “brewed” correctly it’s a form of artProcessed by hammering, drying, compressing, bagging and deliveredSold to consumers through a independent retailer to be used for heat.

Why Pelletize?A usable bio-fuel

- you can control- easily transport - warehouse- safe and available

Wood Pellets is Fuel

Heating with a pellet stove at homeCommercial and bulk systems for complete structure heating Co/Generation Power and Heat combination projects taking place with proven technology and available today, not in 5-15 years

Renewable, carbon-neutral and proven alternative fuel.

Simple, proven, and available . . . still not sexy enough to get in the main stream renewable club in the

US.

Advantages of Wood Pellets

Reduces are dependence on imported fossil energyLow emission: can install in areas with wood burning restrictionsEfficient: cleanest burn of any solid fuel. Near total combustion (around 98.5%) – no creosote allows installation of a pellet stove by direct vent.Sustainable, renewable, and indigenous source of fuel: wood purchases stay in local economy.Low ash: ½ pound of ash in every 100 pounds or .5%Environmentally superior source of heat: CO2 “neutral” both in combustion and storage.

Source: NET ENERGY STUDY by University of Wisconsin Green Bay,

Dr. John F. Katers

Net Energy Balance

NEG = EnergyConsumable − EnergyExpended

The amount of energy used to create a energy product from harvest to use (combustion)

WOOD PELLETS = .78ALL AVG. ETHANOL = .48Geothermal = .49

Refined product of biomass

Made from waste and low-grade woodSafe, clean, and inexpensive a simple process

Consistent size, shape, and weight

Energy dense to save spaceUseful

Easily stored, distributed, and consumed

Ideal for heating and combined heat and powerPriced competitively vs. alternativesYou can feel good about using them

Renewable

Effectively carbon neutral

Locally produced

Wood Pellets, a Promising Part of the Solution

New England Wood Pellet Facilities

Schuyler Wood Pellet LLC

Palmer Packaging and Reload Center

Jaffrey Plant and Biofuel Energy Systems

Jaffrey Plant and Biofuel Energy Systems

Jaffrey, NH Facility

Palmer, MA Facility

Schuyler, NY Facility

Schuyler, NY FacilitySchuyler, NY Facility

Schuyler Wood Pellets Stats

100,000 tons per year production – energy equivalent of 12 million gallons of oil – enough to heat 35,000 homes200,000 plus tons per year of wood procurement$10 million +/- per year in wood and materials puchases, circulating in local economy20 full-time production employees; other jobs created in wood supply, pellet distribution, retail sales45 +/- trucks per day – all through local contract hauling for wood, packaging, and delivery of finished products through NYSStill accepting new retail relationships

Wood Procurement &Raw Materials

Where do we get our material from?Does this really affect my local economy?

Regional Procurement Sourcing raw materials in a 100 mile radius procurement zone

Primary Wood Using Sources etc.

sawmills (hardwood/softwood)used pallet grinding facilitiesin-woods chipping operationsRoundwood producers

Secondary Wood Using Sources

furniture manufacturing facilitiesflooring manufacturing facilitiesmoulding manufacturing facilitiesother minor wood using facilities

Manufacturing in Brief

Heating with Pellet Fuels:

Emerging Heating Technology and Bulk Fuel Distribution Options

Traditional way to use pellets

$1,500-$3,000, <85,000 BTU30-50 lbs/day during winterThermostatically controlledGreat choice for ambience & basic home heat

Harman Pellet BoilerAttached to radiant floor heatat Schuyler NY Facility

Heats up to 3,000 SQFTOutput at 100,000 BTU

Harman Pellet FurnaceCan be attached to existing air ducts in a house. Using pellet technology to heat and save money.

Bulk Delivery and Storage

The next phase in convince and industrial usage for North America.

ESFA

Central Bulk Heating Systems

Public BuildingsMunicipal BuildingCourt Houses Public Safety

Schools High SchoolsColleges and University Sports Complexes

Business WarehousesMallsDevelopment

Multi-family Apartments Co-OpGreen Developments

ETC.

The New York State Market

NYS is the largest consumer of #2 heating oil for heat in the US. NEWP is dedicated to provide commercial and retail consumers a dedicated, high quality consistent fuel through Wood Pellets.A secure market being created for entrepreneurs in Upstate NY to design and implement innovative heating solutions

Key Concepts

Understanding key concepts which will shape our Bio-Mass Model in CNY.

Wood Chips as a Feed Source

Primary Fuel ChipsProduced solely for the use as a fuel

Residue ChipsProduced as a by-product of primary activity (traditional logging operations)

Residue Chips (The past years)

Decrease in availabilityDecrease in the lumber market stock availabilityLogging for primary pulp marketsLogger are just holding on

Sources Furniture FactoriesTraditional LoggingWood Product Manufacturing

Primary Fuel Chips (In the next years)

Tradditional loggers who have cashNew Bio-mass logging Municipality wood lots

A increase in demandLarger logging operations Specialized crewsSide operations as pulp plant operations begin to decline

The Market Equilibrium

Higher prices paid for wood fuel chips will stimulate market investmentThe transportation infrastructure depends on loggers who are barley hanging to survive

Bio-mass projects can stimulate the market however it will take time to build a stable market.

Feed Stock and the Region

ForestersLand Owners Lumber OperationsLocal MunicipalitiesRound Log Chippers

All must work together to understand manage and decrease the unused bio-mass which can now be used to create a strong renewable market.

Conclusion, Wood Pellets

Wood Pellets are a part of the Renewable Thermal Energy Solution

Supporting Regional EconomiesCarbon NeutralPractical and Proven Priced Competitively to Fossil Fuel

The ability to keep jobs, energy dollars, and clean technologies local

Progressing the Market Forward

Realize there is opportunity, but effective solid solutions must take placeTax incentives for consumers when buying a pellet burning applianceThe pillars of pellet success

Community AwarenessAvailable Wood SourceClear Government SupportSustainable MarketLarge Scale Commercial Projects

For more information

New England Wood Pellet LLCwww.pelletheat.com

Direct E-mail:gabe@pelletheat.com