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What is Biomass?
Biomass – any solid,
nonhazardous, cellulosic
material derived from:
forest-related resources,
solid wood wastes,
agricultural wastes, and
plants grown exclusively
as a fuel.*
*based on the definition of
biomass per the Federal Energy Act of
2005.
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Woody Biomass Utilization
Lumber products, composite panels, pulp
Soil amendments
Densified fuel pellets
Animal Bedding
Landscape cover
Biofuels (ethanol, renewable diesel)
Biomass power (generation or cogeneration)
A variety of value-added end uses have evolved over
time – Some are commercially proven and some are
still in the RD & D Phases.
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Conversion of Woody Biomass to
Power and Fuels
Bio-Alcohols
Biomass
Resource
Transportation,
Preparation and
Handling
Technology
Platform
Fuels/
Products
Forest &
Agricultural
Residues
Municipal
Solid Waste
Direct
Combustion
Biochemical
Thermochemical
Bio-Diesel
Chemicals
Drugs
Materials
Electricity &
Heat
Energy Crops
14. Biomass Energy – Some Rules of
Thumb
1 MW (1,000 kW) is
enough power for 800
to 1,000 homes.
Biomass fuel is
purchased on a Bone
Dry Ton basis.
Typical amount of
biomass recovered
during fuels treatment
is 10-14BDT/acre.
Typical burn rate is 1
BDT/MW hr.
10MW plant consumes
10 BDT/hr.
Assuming that 12 BDT/
ac is recovered, a 10
MW plant would
procure biomass from
fuels treatment on
approximately 7,000
acres/year.
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Biopower in North America
Current Industrial Technology
Nearly 10,000 MW of
generation capacity.
Almost all systems are
combustion / steam turbine.
Most are grate stokers.
5-110 MW (avg. 20 MW).
Heat rate 11,000-20,000
BTU/kWh.
Installed cost $1,700-$4,000
per kW.
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Biopower Facility Example
20 MW plant produces enough power for about
18,000 to 20,000 homes
New plant construction cost = $60 to $80 million
Consumes about 160,000 BDT/yr (1BDT/MW/hour
burn rate)
Biomass transported up to 50 miles (maybe farther)
Delivered biomass fuel valued at $20 - 55 per BDT
Average electrical energy production cost
~ $0.09 - $0.13/kWh
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Advantages of Biomass When
Compared to Wind and Solar Energy
Provides baseload renewable energy (24/7)
on a cost effective basis.
Has numerous societal benefits:
- Supports hazardous fuels reduction and healthy forests
- Provides employment (4.9 jobs/MW)
- Greenhouse gas reduction displacing fossil fuels
- Reduces waste material destined for landfills
- Net improvement in air quality
22. Target Study Area
Define feedstock availability – Target Study
Area based on economic haul distances
required to source fuel/feedstock.
Typical radial distances from the targeted site
are 30, 50, 75, or 100 miles.
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Assessment Filters
Three filters used to confirm availability of
fuel/feedstock resource:
Potential – Gross estimate.
Technical – More refined based on physical
recovery and resource policy factors.
Economic – Very refined using current
competition/demand, potential competition,
community support and actual costs to
harvest, collect, process and transport.
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Current & Potential Competition
Assess current uses/competition for fuel/
feedstock.
Examples include:
– Other bioenergy projects.
– Furnish for composite panel manufacturing.
– Raw material for soil amendment/landscape
cover.
– Feedstock for densified fuel pellet facility.
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Key State and Federal Policies
List existing policies that impact fuel/
feedstock availability and pricing. Some may
only be available for defined periods or are
currently being considered:
– Federal - Biomass Crop Assistance Program
– State - HB 2210 Tax Credit
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Fuel/Feedstock Supply
Assessment – Key Factors
Meets project specifications.
Sustainable long term supply located within close
proximity (30 to 125 mile radius).
Economically available (accounting for current/
potential competition, state/federal policies).
Available in quantities and from diverse financially
viable sources that support project financing:
– Minimum 10 year supply, 50% - 70% under
contract.
– At least 2.5 – 3 times facility usage (fuel supply
coverage ratio).
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Bioenergy Project Development -
Deal Killer Issues to Consider
Fuel/Feedstock
Supply
Community Support
Project Economics
Appropriate
Technology
Siting/Infrastructure
& Permitting
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Importance of Stewardship
Contracts
Long term sustainable fuel supply is #1 risk
factor for private capital investors.
Range of Stew Contracts:
– IRTC
– IRSC
IDIQ
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Community Participation in Attracting
Bioenergy Projects
Renewable Portfolio Standard
State Legislative Initiative
Idaho PUC
Collocation
– Community Buildings
– Commercial Facilities
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Federal Tax Credits/Grants
Production Tax Credit
Investment Tax Credit
Treasury Dept 1603 Grant
New Market Tax Credit
Woody BUG
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Three Major Components For a Viable
Bioenergy Project
Fuel Supply
Off-Take Market
Financing
!
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Other Biomass Utilization Options
Small Scale CHP
Thermal Only
Densified Fuel Pellets
Animal Bedding
Landscape Cover
Firewood
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Tad Mason, CEO
TSS Consultants
2724 Kilgore Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916.266.0546
tmason@tssconsultants.com
www.tssconsultants.com