Feasibility Studies

A two phase feasibility study assessing possible sites and the availability of biomass fuel for a potential biomass fired power generation facility in Yuba County. Report includes surveys, cost analysis and recommendations. (TSS Consultants)

An assessment of small-scale biomass combined heat and power (CHP) technologies for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Direct combustion and gasification systems were evaluated  to produce electrical energy and heat from biomass materials with air emissions low enough to be permissible in the area. Recommendations and financial analysis are given for a site identified as having potential for CHP installation. (TSS Consultants)

A feasibility analysis for a 15 Megawatt biomass power project in Fort Bragg, California. (Carlson Small Power Consultants)

A feasibility study to evaluate heat and power systems for the Parlin Fork Conservation Camp using locally available woody biomass, aiming to be technically and environmentally compatible and permittable. (TSS Consultants)

Feasibility study of the use of biomass fired furnaces and boilers to head buildings and melt snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe Mountain Resort, CA.  Report includes availability and cost of biomass, capital and operating costs, and environmental and permitting issues. (TSS Consultants)

Feasibility study on the use of various alternative biomass heating systems at the Sierra Outdoor School, Sonora, CA. The report covers design options, financial costs - purchasing and installation, fuel and operational, biomass availability and permitting requirements. (BioEnergy Solutions)

Pre-feasibility study of retrofitting public buildings to woody biomass heating systems in Trinity and Modoc counties. From a list of prioritized facilities, three potential retrofits for district heat systems were identified to go forward to a more in-depth feasibility study. (Northwest California RC&D Council)

Feasibility to install a biomass fired thermal energy system on the Alturas elementary / Modoc Middle school campus. Review covers the availability and cost of woody biomass fuels, selection of  equipment vendor and estimated cost of equipment associated with a woody biomass thermal energy system to supply heating for a school campus. (TSS Consultants and Precision Energy Services)

Purchased by California Wood Shavings, the Williams Bale Press has been reprogrammed and operators trained to produce compressed bales of wood shavings for use as animal bedding. (California Wood Shavings)

Report documenting installation of an Opti-Buck and Jack Ladder Systems at Trinity River Lumber Company in Weaverville, CA. The equipment maximizes the efficiency of sawing small diameter logs by 3D scanning.  Information obtained  optimizes the cutting dimensions to give the best cuts to make for a particular log. (Northwest California RC&D Council)

A series of workshops designed to provide up-to-date, science based information on woody biomass utilization technology and the opportunities and challenges relevant to the local communities proximate to the workshop locations. (UC Berkeley)

A project to demonstrate fast pyrolysis using mobile equipment. (CARC&DC)

Fuel cost estimates for five-year projection of fuels sourced from the region tributary to the core fuel supply area, using 40% forestry wood waste. (Redacted copy) (TSS Consultants).

Capital and O&M estimates based on RFP responses from vendors for major system components. Results deemed approximate +/- 15%. (Redacted copy) (TSS Consultants)

Environmental analysis for proposed biomass power plant at Shaver Lake for Southern California Edison (TSS Consultants).

Fuel availability study for a wood waste fired generation facility sited within Southern California Edison forest land (redacted copy) (TSS Consultants)