Resources
Helpful Links
Biomass Energy Resource Center. A helpful website that details many aspects of using wood for heating.
Heating the Midwest. A Midwest / Lake states organization for advancing the use of wood-based energy systems, particularly district energy (heating and cooling).
International District Energy Association. Good information and resources of how district energy systems (heating and cooling) have been deployed, their advantages and related outreach.
Michigan Forest Biomass Information System. Various inventories and geo-referencing available.
Home Wood and Pellet Heating. From the U.S. Department of Energy, 29 December 2015. How to choose and install a home wood or pellet stove.
Wood Energy Resources
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Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Where Does Michigan’s Wood Supply Grow? (E3088)
Published on August 19, 2015
How much of our wood is available and what will it cost Michigan -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Why Might Wood be a Good Energy Feedstock? (E3087)
Published on August 19, 2015
Trees contain one of the largest potential pools of energy among renewable sources in Michigan. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: What is Woody Biomass? (E3086)
Published on August 19, 2015
Woody Biomass is used by many, find out what it really is. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Energy Use in Michigan
Published on August 19, 2015
Before we begin to consider the role of renewable or alternative energy, it’s a wise idea to better understand our current energy picture.