Fuels

For

School

s

II. Our Partnership

I. Heating Schools With Wood

2 Main Topics:

I. Heating Schools With Wood:

• Darby, Montana example

• School wood heating systems

• Using biomass for heat

Darby, Montana

• Community driven

• Grant from USDA Forest Service

• Built summer 2003 - now operational

Darby, Montana

School Wood Heating Systems

• Need support of school/community

• Engineering Assessment

• Source of chips – supply

• Some financial help

Use of Biomass:

• Schools are in the forests

• Many acres need treatment – all lands

• Good use of slash

II. Our Partnership:

• Who are we?

• What are we doing?

• What’s in the future?

Who are the Partners?

• USDA Forest Service Regions 1 & 4• 5 State Foresters• Schools• Bitter Root RC&D• Private sector businesses• Others!

What are we doing?

• Funding/conducting Engineering Assessments

• Granting dollars for conversions

• Identifying existing financial resources

• Providing Technical Assistance

• 1 system built.• 8 funded & in construction.• 21 schools with completed Engineering Assessments.• 4 more systems to be funded competitively in 2004.• 15-20 schools to be assessed in 2004.

The Future - after 2008:

• Private Sector takes over

• Expertise is available

• Technology is commonplace

• Market competition keeps it strong

Conclusion:

Fuels for schools is

a common sense,

win-win effort!