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How do we get there? the role of gasification.
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| Author | Craig, Kevin R. Bain, Richard L. Overend, Ralph P. |
| Abstract | The electric power industry, and especially the biomass power industry, in the United States is in a period of great uncertainty. Deregulation, State non-fossil mandates, recent Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rulings, expiration of PURPA contracts, potential loss of Energy Policy Act (EPACT) tax credits, and policy changes in the 1995 Farm Bill all contribute to this uncertainty. Simultaneously, many utilities are experiencing pressure to provide waste or residue disposal service for industrial or agricultural customers. The agricultural sector is also anxiously seeking alternative and higher value markets for its products. In this paper, we discuss the current situation in the biomass power industry, some reasons for past industry problems, areas critical for success in the future, a strategy for achieving this success. Results from recent site-specific feasibility studies and other economic and technical analyses are also presented. Where are we? In the United States, the period from 1973 to the present has shown a dramatic upswing in bioenergy use, especially in thermal and electrical applications of wood residues. The wood processing and pulp and paper sectors became about 70 % self-sufficient in energy in this period, |
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