Development and Demonstration of an Innovative Micro-scale Biomass Gasifier Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power System - Revised

SCH Number: 2018108318
Lead Agency: Energy Commission (California Energy Commission)
Document Title: Development and Demonstration of an Innovative Micro-scale Biomass Gasifier Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power System - Revised
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 10/12/2018

Document Description: The Recipient will develop a highly usable, bankable, and cost-effective micro-scale combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system integrated with and powered by a biomass gasification waste-to-energy system, the Power Pallet. The Power Pallet CCHP system will be able to integrate its electrical, heating, and cooling outputs with light industrial and commercial building applications, avoiding a substantial amount of natural gas and electricity usage. The objective of the pilot project is to demonstrate a replicable, scalable model for use in the commercial and light industrial sectors, which are highly appropriate for, but underserved by combined heat and power and CCHP technology.

Contact Information: Silvia Palma-Rojas
California Energy Commission
1516 Ninth Street, MS-48
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 327-1716

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: Cal. Code regs., tit 14, S15301
Reasons for Exemption: The Energy commission made CEQA findings pertaining to this project when the project was originally approved by the Commission on 2/15/17. The Energy Commission found that the project is exempt because it involves installation of a micro-scale combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system integrated with and powered by a biomass gasification waste-to-energy system in an existing commercial facility. NOTE: See NOE for full details.