Utilizing Wood Residue for Energy Generation in Northwestern Montana: A Feasibility Assessment

摘要

Wood residue in northwestern Montana is a potential source of fuel for power generation. The most promising sources of residue are fine mill residue and bark, with quantities dependent upon lumber production, and top, limb, and cull material available through whole tree sawtimber harvesting methods. Utilization of residue for energy is constrained primarily by the cost of recovery of residue material and the relatively low value of the energy produced.