Energy from Wood: Exploring the issues and impacts for North Carolina

This conference will: Present much of the known information about potential impacts and opportunities on North Carolina's forests from a wood biomass economy; Offer an opportunity for diverse stakeholders to explore issues surrounding woody biomass; and Prepare stakeholders for the future policy discussions surrounding the use of woody biomass for energy. Who Should Attend:The conference will be useful for policy makers, regulatory agency staff, industry (energy, foresters, forest landowners, manufacturing), scientists, environmental interests, and local or regional biomass energy users. Conference Goals: Review of the current opportunities and issues related to incorporating woody biomass in North Carolina's pending Renewable Portfolio Standard; Learn from successful users and efforts underway across the nation to deploy woody biomass energy or technologies; Explore the potential impacts (favorable or not) of increasing the use of woody biomass for energy in North Carolina and across the southern region; Explore the net effects on conventional air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from increased use of wood-based fuels; Explore the potential for increased carbon dioxide sequestration by forests in North Carolina; Foster communication among potential users of biomass-energy and stakeholders of renewable energy in North Carolina

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