Medium-size Commercial and Industrial Wood Energy Case Studies

Superior Kiln

Fuel Type: Wood chips
Boiler Output: 230 HP Wood Boiler and Steam at 15psi
Project Cost: $449,000
Amount of Assistance: $35,000 from Focus on Energy
Estimated Savings: Offsets around 275,000 therms of natural gas (approximately $178,750)
Purpose of Project: The wood energy system provides process heat for drying dimensional lumber, and eliminates issues with inconsistent natural gas supply and interruptible service
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This information is courtesy of Focus on Energy.

Granite Valley

Fuel Type: Industrial wood waste
Boiler Output: 250 HP Wood Boiler
Project Cost: $700,000
Amount of Assistance: $42,000 from Focus on Energy and $179,000 from USDA
Estimated Savings: Offsets around 280,000 therms of natural gas (approximately $182,000)
Purpose of Project: The wood energy system provides process heat for wood drying.

This information is courtesy of Focus on Energy.