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New workshop: Energy Opportunities for Woody Biomass

 

Workshop for San Juan Islands Forest Owners

Energy independence and forest health can go hand-in-hand!

Wildfire risk across San Juan County is at an all-time high – largely due to increasingly overstocked forests. Thinning excess woody biomass from densely stocked forests can reduce wildfire risk while presenting an opportunity for local, sustainable energy production.

At this workshop, local and regional experts will highlight examples of community-based biomass energy projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and share how this emerging technology presents an affordable and green option for meeting our energy needs. Learn about the wide range of methods for converting biomass into energy to heat and power our homes, businesses and communities.

When:

Saturday, November 3, 2018
5:30pm-8:00pm

Where:

San Juan Island Grange
152 1st St, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
Space is limited — register early!
Topics Include:
  • The state of wildfire risk in the San Juans
  • Energy uses for woody biomass
  • Comparing woody biomass to conventional fuels
  • Different forms of woody biomass: firewood to pellets to chips
  • Community cooperative business models for woody biomass energy
  • Heating public facilities with woody biomass
  • Emissions and clean air concerns
  • Sustainable supply of woody biomass in the San Juans
Speakers:

 
Meagan Nuss 
Wisewood Energy


Meagan is the project development manager with Wisewood Energy where she leads projects through the initial stages of design and wood fuel supplies. She has a background in forest collaboratives, industrial agroforestry, non-industrial private forest management, public lands, and the social sciences. 

 

Ryan is the energy program manager for San Juan Islands Conservation District. Having done work for green building organizations like Passive House Northwest and The Eco Builders Guild, Ryan believes that curbing the demand for energy is just as important as building more renewable energy sources.
This workshop was organized in partnership with:
The workshop is offered at no cost thanks to funding from the USDA's Risk Management Agency. 
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