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1 Maryland Wood Energy Coalition Wood Energy-Renewable, Clean, Abundant, Affordable & Supporting Local Communities October 2013 Jonathan Kays Chair, Maryland Wood Energy Coalition Extension Specialist-Natural Resources University of Maryland Extension

2 Maryland s Energy Needs! 30% Electrical Thermal 40% Transpor tation 30% Electric 30% 30% Transportation 40% Thermal Heating & Cooling

3 Sources of Renewable Energy? Solar Wind Hydro Geothermal Woody biomass Electricity Thermal Thermal Oldest renewable energy source

4 Overview Prevalence of Wood Heat 10% of American homes heat with wood. (US Census) Wood heaters make 80% of residential renewable energy; solar 15% and geothermal 5% (EIA). 13 million wood heaters in use (EIA). Wood heat rose more than 90% in 8 states from (US Census) Wood now ranks as 3 rd most common heating fuel, above propane and oil, when primary and secondary heating is counted. (US Census)

5 Maryland Wood Energy Coalition Established April 2010 Objectives: Committed to increasing the adoption of high efficiency, low emission wood energy technologies that meets Maryland air quality standards. Best achieved through: small to medium-sized commercial and institutional applications for government, schools, and businesses, and, residential thermal applications.

6 Maryland Wood Energy Coalition A diverse group of state agencies, non-profits, and private businesses committed to advancing the responsible use of Maryland s vast supply of woody biomass for clean, affordable energy production. American Wood Fiber, Inc. Association of Forest Industries Cambridge Environmental Technologies, Inc. College of Agriculture & Natural Resources - University of Maryland Extension & MD Agriculture Experiment Station Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology Maryland/Delaware Society of American Foresters Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service Maryland Alliance for Green Heat Maryland Energy Administration Maryland Forests Association Maryland Forestry Board Foundation The Pinchot Institute for Conservation

7 A Prospectus For Advancing Biomass Thermal Energy In Maryland Developed By the Maryland Wood Energy Coalition Specific policy recommendations on Page 2 & 3 Released Feb. 2, 2012 Available at:

8 Accelerating Wood Energy in Maryland Conference November 14, 2012 Annapolis, MD Goals: Address critical milestones along the roadmap Seek feedback on how to address barriers Determine interest in industry association to advance wood energy Attended by 120 participants from biomass industry, forest industry, policymakers, environmental groups, etc.

9 Wood Energy Applications Single family houses - Firewood and wood pellets Grown 34% in last 10 years Business & Institutional Wood chips Schools, town halls, village centres, etc. District heating of villages, towns, communities Combined heat and power - CHP Forest related industries ongoing Large scale projects for regional distribution Cofiring & large scale electric generation

10 Wood is fastest growing heat fuel 2.1% of families use wood or pellets as primary heat; about 10% use it as secondary heat In Maryland, wood heat grew 33% from 2000 to 2010; today 1.2% use it as primary heat. Wood heaters make 80% of residential renewable energy; solar 15% and geothermal 5% 4%

11 Fossil Fuel Reduction of a $2,000 Wood/Pellet Stove = Fossil Fuel Reduction of a $20,000 Solar PV Both systems can displace equal amounts of carbon from fossil fuel: 3 tons. 1 kw system, 1 cord of wood or 1 ton of pellets all displace about 1 ton of carbon from fossil fuels.

12 Most Wood Heating Equipment is Outdated and Too Polluting 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% % in Use Emissions Average (grams per hour) % Pellet Boiler w/storage Masonry Heater EPA Wood Boiler Traditional Boiler Pellet Stove EPA Certified Wood Stove Old Wood Stove 0

13 What About Emission of Residential Stoves and Outdoor Boilers?

14 New Maryland Energy Administration Wood Grant Program! $50K pilot program is now ongoing: $500 for a firewood stove $700 for pellet stove Primary residence Must displace electric or non-natural gas fossil fuel heating systems Stove purchased, installed and grant submitted. More info: al/woodstoves/

15 Where Is Maryland Now Regarding Biomass Use? Maryland has one wood energy facility 4 MW Eastern Correctional Institution Advanced, clean and efficient wood energy technologies are readily available Game Changer Grant Program from MEA provides opportunity for demonstration projects

16 Is Removing Biomass From MD Forests Sustainable? YES! The Potential for Sustainable Wood-Based Bioenergy in Maryland Pinchot Institute, August 2010 Maryland s Forest Biomass Harvesting and Retention Guidelines developed by working group Allows for harvest in an ecologically sustainable manner We are growing 2.6 times more wood we are removing through harvests in Maryland!

17 Wood Energy Infrastructure for Woody Biomass Boilers

18 Other Advantages of Thermal Biomass Maine study for every $1 spent on fuel oil for Thermal biomass energy can reduce electricity heating, only $0.15 remains in the local economy. consumption Not so with woody biomass. Heating with wood insulates from price volatility Wood is a local fuel (energy security) Thermal biomass strengthens the local economy Each link in the biomass supply chain retains and creates local green jobs

19 What Are The Most Appropriate Wood Energy Technologies for Maryland? Residential scale technologies Commercial/institutional scale projects (e.g. Fuels for Schools type projects) New wood energy capacity may prop up existing wood products industry Combined heat n power (CHP) ~3,000 opportunities exist.

20 Woody Biomass Maryland has many opportunities for similar projects: Universities Public Schools Military Bases Government Districts Poultry Houses Office & Retail Complexes Prisons

21 Fuels for Schools and Beyond 10 states have programs following on success of VT 5 20 year payback Significant savings in fuel costs Manageable fuel requirements Low hanging fruit for Maryland?

22 What About Emissions of Biomass Boilers? Negative perception unwarranted! Particulate matter (PM) emissions is only area where fossil fuel boilers often outperform biomass. Other pollutants about equal Emissions controls can control particulates. Using Best Available Technology.

23 Major Barrier to Use of Biomass in Boilers Prohibition on use of biomass in commercial boilers since Coalition has worked MDE to develop new regulations that will be in place soon. Size of Boiler MMBtu Particulate Emissions (lb/mmbtu Rural Area Areas I, II, V & VI Urban Areas Areas III & IV

24 Progress Toward The Coalition s Four Priorities Update MDE air emission regulations for biomass boilers Should be in place by end of 2013 Support changes to the Renewable Energy Portfolio (RPS) Standard to award Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for biomass thermal; Task force to study the issue and suggest legislation for 2014 Provide sustained support for the Maryland Wood Grant Program: $50K pilot program by MEA extended indefinately Encourage public agencies & facilities to lead the way: GameChanger grants from MEA DGS asked to include biomass boilers as a renewable energy option

25 What Happens Once the MDE Regulations are Approved? Solicit projects Coalition seeking funds for feasibility studies Education for target audiences public facility managers, businesses, etc. Residential education program for new wood & pellet stove users.

26 The Technology

27 PA Wood Energy Tour Feb 2013 Look! No Smoke! Ebenshades Greenhouse,PA

28 How Can You Help This Effort? Are there potential projects in your community? New schools, hospitals, prisons, etc. Educate yourselves about the issue 2013 Wood Energy Conference Advocate for this Win-Win Strategy. Renewables with significant energy savings for public sector, while creating jobs. Provides new markets for woodland owners and the forest industry

29 Advancing Sustainable Wood Energy in Maryland October 30, 2013 Annapolis, MD Goals: To build on the successes of Coalition efforts over the past year in addressing policy & regulatory roadblocks Broaden the coalition of stakeholders To establish Maryland as a leader in wood heat policy To highlight ways to get on the ground projects and grow the wood energy industry. Identify pathways to develop a regional biomass trade group

30 Look! No Smoke! Questions? Jonathan Kays Extension Specialist Natural Resources Chair, Maryland Wood Energy Coalition x323

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