Biomass

Studies have indicated that Minnesota has significant potential to utilize existing biomass for electrical generation. Although several projects have been proposed and initiated, a comprehensive evaluation of Minnesota’s biomass resources in relation to existing infrastructure and appropriate processing technologies has not been completed.

To address these issues, CEE is conducting a biomass research project on behalf of Xcel Energy’s Renewable Development Fund. Entitled “Identifying Effective Biomass Strategies: Quantifying Minnesota’s Resources and Evaluating Future Opportunities,” its goal is to create a framework that communities and legislators can use to determine the feasibility of biomass generated electricity in their region and to develop cost-effective projects that use local biomass resources efficiently.

Resources

Some of these files are large and may take some time to download.

• Overview - Identifying Effective Biomass Strategies: Quantifying Minnesota’s Resources and Evaluating Future Opportunities (1.7 MB)
• Final Report - Identifying Effective Biomass Strategies: Quantifying Minnesota’s Resources and Evaluating Future Opportunities (4.9 MB) . Printed copies may be obtained at a cost of $25 . If you prefer a printed copy of the report please click here to complete the order from.
• BioPET Software (version 1.1.20070925) This software is an Excel spreadsheet that contains macros. When asked, you should enable macros. The spreadsheet is compressed in a self-extracting executable. Once the executable is downloaded, double-click it to extract the spreadsheet.
• Gopher - A user-driven web-based GIS modeling tool that allows one to create individual maps focusing on the relevant feedstocks and infrastructure for your specific project.

Contact Kyle MacLaury at (612) 335-5864 for more information.