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Woody Biomass Energy in North Carolina  Mark Megalos James Jeuck Extension Forestry  North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Why Woody Biomass? “Nature’s renewable energy”
Our Appetite for NonRenewable Fossil Fuels The U.S. uses about 25% of world oil production, but we have only about 2.5% of the world’s supply * . * Based on June 2007 world cosumption & 2005 reserves
06/24/09 Meanwhile Renewable Energy Costs Dropping Levelized cents/kWh in constant $2000 1 Wind 1980  1990  2000  2010  2020 PV COE cents/kWh 1980  1990  2000  2010  2020 40 30 20 10 0 100 80 60 40 20 0 Biomass Geothermal Solar thermal 1980  1990  2000  2010  2020 1980  1990  2000  2010  2020 1980  1990  2000  2010  2020 COE cents/kWh 10 8 6 4 2 0 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 15 12 9 6 3 0 Source: NREL Energy Analysis Office (www.nrel.gov/analysis/docs/cost_curves_2002.ppt) 1 These graphs are reflections of historical cost trends NOT precise annual historical data. Updated: October 2002
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE 06/24/09
How is Woody Biomass Produced? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],06/24/09
06/24/09
Electricity ,[object Object],[object Object]
Combined Heat and Power Heating and Air Conditioning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Future Ethanol & Biodiesel Production? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],(slide borrowed from Alex Hobbs)
How can woody biomass markets help you reach your goals for owning land?
What are the benefits to you as a forest landowner?   (It’s mostly about better utilization during harvesting) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Harvesting with chipping
Fixing “sins” of the past ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Forest Health Opportunities 48% of woodlands have too many trees
Wildfire Risk Management/Firewise About 75% of our forests present wildfire threats to structures and communities!
Salvage after Fire, Storms, or Pests
Better Forest Products and Income Through Improved Management
What Will Not Likely Happen in the Forest! ,[object Object],[object Object],**Timber Mart South, 3 rd  Quarter 2007 *biomass has been bringing $14-20/ton delivered
Benefits to You in a Nutshell   Bottom Line – You may never receive a lot of income directly from biomass markets, but they can help you manage your stands for high-value timber products & wildlife.
Woody Biomass Website Development www.ces.ncsu.edu/forestry
NCSU Extension Forestry Woody Biomass Service Center  ,[object Object],[object Object]
Agent Training   Woody Biomass   Megalos

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Agent Training Woody Biomass Megalos

  • 1. Woody Biomass Energy in North Carolina Mark Megalos James Jeuck Extension Forestry North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
  • 2. Why Woody Biomass? “Nature’s renewable energy”
  • 3. Our Appetite for NonRenewable Fossil Fuels The U.S. uses about 25% of world oil production, but we have only about 2.5% of the world’s supply * . * Based on June 2007 world cosumption & 2005 reserves
  • 4. 06/24/09 Meanwhile Renewable Energy Costs Dropping Levelized cents/kWh in constant $2000 1 Wind 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 PV COE cents/kWh 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 40 30 20 10 0 100 80 60 40 20 0 Biomass Geothermal Solar thermal 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 COE cents/kWh 10 8 6 4 2 0 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 15 12 9 6 3 0 Source: NREL Energy Analysis Office (www.nrel.gov/analysis/docs/cost_curves_2002.ppt) 1 These graphs are reflections of historical cost trends NOT precise annual historical data. Updated: October 2002
  • 6.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11. How can woody biomass markets help you reach your goals for owning land?
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14. Forest Health Opportunities 48% of woodlands have too many trees
  • 15. Wildfire Risk Management/Firewise About 75% of our forests present wildfire threats to structures and communities!
  • 16. Salvage after Fire, Storms, or Pests
  • 17. Better Forest Products and Income Through Improved Management
  • 18.
  • 19. Benefits to You in a Nutshell Bottom Line – You may never receive a lot of income directly from biomass markets, but they can help you manage your stands for high-value timber products & wildlife.
  • 20. Woody Biomass Website Development www.ces.ncsu.edu/forestry
  • 21.

Notas do Editor

  1. In contrast to conventional energy: the capital cost and cost per kWh of electricity from renewable energy resources has steadily and reliably come down. Wind power has dropped from $0.35/kWh in 1980 to between $0.035 and $0.10/kWh today. Over the next 10 years, fossil fuel and nuclear prices will either remain steady or increase, while the cost of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies will continue to decline. The US DOE estimates biomass, small hydropower and wind power will all fall below the utility’s avoided cost rates before 2015. We have seen indications of this in Austin, TX, where green power is cheaper than utility power, so they have a waiting list of utility customers who want cheaper energy from renewables. When a utility includes renewable energy resources in their energy generation portfolio, renewable energy will act as a hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, and reduces the financial risk of a utility. Renewable energy will have a stabilizing effect on NC’s energy prices.