Biomass Initiative
DNR is seeking partnerships with forestland owners, in-forest biomass processors, prototype-scale biomass conversion technology owners, and production-scale biomass energy production facility owners. Eligible projects are forest biomass projects (supplying or using bark, wood chips, logging residue, forest thinning, etc. to develop biofuels, electricity, and other bioenergy products) located in Washington State.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of implementing HB 2165, a law that was passed in the 2009 legislative session, which authorized the agency to work with government and private partners to develop forest biomass energy pilot projects.
Download the request for the Letter of Interest. Complete and return this document if you want to partner with DNR in a forest biomass project. See Biomass Initiative Project Schedule below for project submission deadlines.
Removing biomass from forests in ecologically sustainable ways can provide income for forest landowners. It also will improve forest health, create jobs in rural parts of the state, and reduce wildfire risk and greenhouse gas emissions.
Refer to Washington Biomass Initiative Factsheet to read about initiative’s goals, status and funding considerations.
Schedule
- July 21, 2009: DNR issues Request for Letters of Interest (RFLOI)
- August 21, 2009: Deadline for submission of Letters of Interest
- September 18, 2009: DNR receives recommendations on pilot projects and partners from the Biomass Advisory Committee
- October 2009: DNR announces most favorable pilot projects and partners
- November 2009: DNR begins negotiations with the higher rated potential partners for biomass project developments
- December 2009: Announcement of Partners and Projects
Biomass project Elements
- Biomass Harvest
- Feedstock Logistics – biomass preprocessing, transporting, storage, supply.
- Biomass Conversion
- Liquid Fuel OR
- Heat and Power