Biomass energy systems: descriptions and employment requirements for typical operations

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6297844

Bell, S E; Little, J R

On-site observations made on a wide variety of operations related to biomass energy combined with existing reports, feasibility studies, and expert opinion serve as the basis for the typical facility descriptions and employment estimates given in this report. While biomass energy facilities may be small by comparison to other energy sector operations, they can have sizable impacts on the communities and regions in which they are located. The employment and earnings generated during construction, operation, and maintenance can provide an important stimulus to local economies. The facility descriptions along with estimated employment and earnings implications given in this report provide a first approximation of what might be expected as the use of biomass energy systems increases.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76OR00033
• OSTI ID: 6297844
• Report Number(s): ORAU-185; ON: DE82000236
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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