Governor's task force on wood as a source of energy

Technical Report · Thu Aug 14 04:00:00 EDT 1975

OSTI ID:7358882

Lloyd, S

The Task Force unanimously concludes: 1) that enough surplus wood grows each year in Vermont forests to provide a significant portion of Vermont's energy requirements; 2) that the means to procure this wood and deliver it to where it can be converted to energy at a cost competitive with other fuels is at hand; 3) that the technology exists to convert this wood to energy; 4) that the various procedures involved can be conducted without damage to health or the environment, provided that continuous monitoring, study, and controls are maintained (in fact, substantial environmental benefits to Vermont forest land can result from large scale wood procurement operations, if conducted in accordance with proper forest management techniques); and 5) that Vermont's economy could benefit from such a program as a result of increased employment and business opportunity, less reliance on costly imported fuels, and significantly higher yields to present and future forest owners. The Task Force unanimously recommends that positive steps be taken to encourage and assist in the development of a wood energy system in Vermont. (auth)

• Research Organization: Vermont State Governor's Task Force, Montpelier (USA); State of Vermont, Montpelier
• OSTI ID: 7358882
• Report Number(s): NP-20651
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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