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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
