Modular Biomass Power Systems to Facilitate Forest Fuel Reduction Treatment
Summary
SCH Number
2015048415
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Modular Biomass Power Systems to Facilitate Forest Fuel Reduction Treatment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2015
Document Description
This project will develop a modular system that can be rapidly deployed to communities across California to promote and support fire safe management activities. The project will develop a pilot-scale modular biomass gasification system integrated with a high-efficiency lean-burn engine in order to convert forest residues into newable grid power to reduce the cost and increae the benefits of forest fuel reduction projects in California's high fire risk regions.
Contact Information
Name
Rizaldo Aldas
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Woodland
Counties
Yolo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures or facilities not expanding existing uses. Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in major disturbances to an environmental resource.
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