2012 economic development administration regional meeting presentation best practices in sustainable...
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2012 Economic Development Administration Regional
Meeting Presentation
Best Practices in Sustainable Economic Development
Quinault Indian Nation Biomass Feasibility Study
USDA Great Regions Project
In partnership with USDA, Quinault Indian Nation, Columbia-Pacific
RC&EDD, Grays Harbor County, Greater Grays Harbor Inc.
QIN Biomass for Heat Facility Opportunities This QIN Biomass Project is one of
seven USDA Great Regions Projects in the Nation
This project has National attention and is on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s priority list
QIN Biomass for Heat Facility Opportunities This QIN Biomass Project is one of
seven USDA Great Regions Projects in the Nation
This project has National attention and is on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s priority list
Quinault Nation Dancers Quinault Tribal Council
QIN Biomass Feasibility Study Project Objectives
Investigating the utilization of forest biomass material as a fuel source for heating new or existing Tribal Facilities
Analysis of biomass feedstock availability and cost
Identify key environmental issues & opportunities in support of Tribal Enterprise development
Site review & selection in support of potential thermal energy facility
Technology selection & financial analysis
2011-2012 USDA Great Regions Project Workshops
February 23, 2011/February 7, 2012 USDA Great Regions
Workshops Hosted by QIN at Quinault Beach Resort Attendees included US Forest Service
Under Secretary Jay Jenson Workshop brought together designated
Great Regions and Federal, Local and State Agencies, Stakeholders and other Partners to focus on regional collaboration in rural Washington in support of QIN Project
City of Forks Quillayute Valley School District
Biomass Project
Conclusions: QIN Biomass for Heat Facility Sufficient feedstock to fulfill the
woody biomass feedstock requirements for a thermal heating facility for QIN Admin Complex and Health Center as well as 3 new buildings and potential Tribal Enterprise development
Estimated woody biomass fuel per year: 400 BDT in chip form
Conclusions: Potential Cost Savings between Electric and Wood Heat QIN Admin Complex: Annual Electric
Cost = $59,237 Health Center: Annual Electric Cost
= $67,183 Annual Total = $126,420
Conclusions: Potential Cost Savings between Electric and Wood Heat QIN Admin Complex and Health Clinic
Annual Wood Heating Cost = $47,548* Potential annual savings from wood
heat = $78,872 * Wood fuel cost estimated at $45/BDT
in chip form purchased from an off-Reservation Vendor
Overall QIN Biomass for Heat Facility Conclusions Reduction or cap on heating costs An increase in the comfort and health of QIN
staff and tribal community The use of renewable fuel source: Biomass Reduction in the emission of greenhouse
gasses Biomass for Heat Facility serves as an
economic development driver and educational tool in support of sustainable energy
QIN Comprehensive Biomass Strategic Planning Project Funded by Department of Energy
Tribal Renewable Energy Program To develop a comprehensive biomass
strategy that includes an implementation plan in compliance with overall QIN Strategic Plan
QIN will accomplish this by contracting with ColPac to fulfill the key objectives, tasks and activities of this project
QIN Comprehensive Biomass Strategic Planning Project Objectives Identify and confirm community and
tribal energy needs Develop a biomass energy vision
statement, goals and objectives Identify and assess the biomass
options, both demand-side and supply side, that are viable to QIN
In Support of Economic Development Sustainability
Focus on what you have readily available
Get to know all of your resources Partnerships go a long way
Together we can make it happen!
Thank you!
Jesus (Jesse) CardenasExecutive Director
Columbia-Pacific RC&EDD330 W Pioneer Ave
Montesano, WA 98563(360) 249-2267