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Biomass plant will cut Seneca's carbon release.

Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Publication Date: 29-APR-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Biomass plant will cut Seneca's carbon release.(Local Opinion)

Article Excerpt
Byline: GUEST VIEWPOINT By Todd Payne For The Register-Guard

As the project manager for Seneca Sustainable Energy's cogeneration plant, I have a hard time understanding the criticism directed at this renewable and reliable source of power.

As we explored the development of the facility, I saw a great benefit in reducing greenhouse gases by using woody biomass rather than natural gas to fuel our sawmill's dry kilns. Plus, we would generate 18.8 megawatts of local electricity, enough to meet the energy needs of 13,000 homes. This is the kind of project encouraged by the Federal Energy Management Program (www.eere.energy.gov/femp) and by the state's Department of Energy (www.oregon/gov/energy/renew).

Everyone I spoke with as we developed our plans indicated that our new facility was a step in the right direction. No one raised any issues. I believe that's because...

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