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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Number of boilers using coal
Published on February 2, 2017
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The case in the state of Upper Austria
Published on February 2, 2017
As an example of a regional wood-based energy effort, the State of Upper Austria offers a well-advanced wood energy economy. -
Wood Chip Heating Guide
Published on November 18, 2015
An in-depth guide for individuals interested in wood chip heating systems. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: So, You Want to Establish an Energy Plantation? (E3095)
Published on August 20, 2015
Find out what key elements go into establishing an energy plantation. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: So, You Want to Build a Pellet Mill? (E3094)
Published on August 20, 2015
Rising demand for wood pellets has sparked interest in pellet mills. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: What is a CHP Plant? (E3093)
Published on August 20, 2015
How a Combined Heat and Power plant used in the forestry industry can benefit us. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: What is District Energy and How Does it Work? (E3092)
Published on August 19, 2015
The general components to a District Energy (DE) system and how they work. -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Environmental Risks of Woody Biomass Harvesting (E3091)
Published on August 19, 2015
What are the risks of harvesting Michigan's forests? -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Emerging Technologies in Wood Energy (E3090)
Published on August 19, 2015
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Emerging Technologies in Wood Energy -
Woody Biomass for Energy in Michigan: Wood-based Energy Technologies (E3089)
Published on August 19, 2015
Our lakes, large forest and good transportation system is giving us an advantage.