From kevin.weeks at state.or.us  Tue Apr 14 12:31:06 2009
From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin)
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:31:06 -0700
Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Renewable Heating Symposium, Salem April 15
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Forest Biomass News members:

Sorry for late notice, but I received this information today about a biomass-related symposium in Salem on Wednesday
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When: April 15. Symposium 8-5.

Where: Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St SE, Salem Oregon (503-589-1700).

Why: The issue is newsworthy because there are proposed laws in Oregon being voted on today (April 15) related to wood stoves (Senate Bill 102). Also, Oregonians can take advantage of Oregon tax credits, and federal tax credits for installation of qualifying wood and pellet stoves. At the Symposium (running all day) experts will discuss air quality issues, advantages of using renewable fuels to heat homes (cord wood and wood pellets), and air quality issues. Over 90 people are registered. They include wood stove manufacturers, wood pellet manufacturers, fireplace shop owners, and state, county and municipal employees. Many attendees are from other parts of the U.S. and Canada.

Background: Residential biomass heating - a fancy term for heating with wood and pellet stoves - is increasing in popularity due to interest in renewable sources of energy. The Renewable Heating Symposium: A Conference on Wood and Pellet fuel for Residential Heating provides a series of seminars on renewable fuels, regulatory policies, and technological advances related to residential biomass heating.

Modern woodstoves are highly efficient sources of heat. They produce a tenth of the emissions of an uncertified, dirty burning "fire box" style stove. In a typical household, the single largest energy expense is heating the home. Responsible use of renewable biomass fuel in certified wood and pellet stoves reduces use of electricity. Also, federal requirements place several communities in Oregon at risk for exceeding the federal standard for air quality. Symposium attendees will learn about public education and wood stove changeout campaigns that will help these communities balance the use of renewable fuels for home heating with federal air quality standards.

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Kevin Weeks
Oregon Department of Forestry
kweeks at odf.state.or.us<mailto:kweeks at odf.state.or.us>
(503) 945-7427
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From kevin.weeks at state.or.us  Fri Apr 17 08:53:50 2009
From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:53:50 -0700
Subject: [Forest_Biomass] International Biomass Conference, Portland
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The following information is being forwarded at the request of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute -



Kevin Weeks

Oregon Department of Forestry

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April 28 - 30, BBI International will host The International BIOMASS Conference & Expo, the only conference in the world designed to serve multiple segments of the global biomass industry. The conference site is the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower.



The first panel of the conference will feature a discussion titled: Policy Update: How the U.S. Stimulus Bill and other Federal Policy Developments will Impact Biomass. Featured speakers on the panel include: Bob Cleaves of the Biomass Power Association, Graham Noyes of Stoel Rives LLP, John Christianson of Christianson & Associates PLLP, Edwin F. Feo of Milbank, Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP, and David Sjoding of the Washington State University Energy Program, Gauri Patankar of Element Markets LLC.



The conference agenda is available at www.biomassconference.com.



About BBI International

With offices in the United States, Canada and Australia, BBI International is a preeminent bioenergy industry service provider. BBI has positioned itself as a global expert in biomass utilization for the production of chemicals, power, fuel, feed and fiber. The company's consultants work with customers from concept to construction to develop successful renewable energy projects worldwide. BBI's Media & Events group has unparalleled conference facilitation experience and is a world leader in biofuels industry publishing.



BBI International recommends two cost saving options for your transportation to and from the Portland International Airport and the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower during the International BIOMASS Conference & Expo.



First, your "green option" is utilizing the MAX Red Line light rail at a cost of $2.30. The trip between the airport and downtown takes about 40 minutes and will drop you at Pioneer Square, one block from the Portland Hilton. Trains run every 15 minutes and you can easily roll your luggage on board.



Option two is the Blue Star Shuttle. We have negotiated a special rate for all BIOMASS attendees of $11.00 per person, one way. To get this discount rate you will simply tell your driver you are attending the BIOMASS Conference. The same rate will be available on your departure as well.



No reservations are required from the Portland International Airport to the Hilton Portland. Blue Star is at the airport every half hour from 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. To locate the shuttle at the airport, step outside of baggage claim, walk to Island #3 and then walk left toward the sign that says "Scheduled Buses & Vans."



A limited number of hotel rooms at the group rate of $159.00 are currently available at the Portland Hilton & Towers, the official conference hotel of the 2009 International Biomass Conference & Expo. On-line reservations are now closed, however you can make a room reservation directly with the hotel by calling reservations at 1-503-226-1611. Please request the group rate for the International Biomass Conference & Expo.



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From kevin.weeks at state.or.us  Tue Apr 28 09:21:17 2009
From: kevin.weeks at state.or.us (WEEKS Kevin)
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:21:17 -0700
Subject: [Forest_Biomass] Forest Biomass Work Group meets May 7 in Salem
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Oregon Department of Forestry
NEWS RELEASE


Forest Biomass Work Group meets May 7 in Salem

April 28, 2009
Contact: Kevin Weeks (503) 945-7427

A panel of representatives from state government, forest industries, renewable energy development and the environmental community will meet to talk about the role of Oregon's forests in providing energy production from wood.

The Forest Biomass Work Group will meet on Thursday May 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Administration Building (Tillamook meeting room) of the Oregon Department of Forestry complex, 2600 State Street in Salem.

Timber that may not have a market saw-log value -- either from being too small, damaged, waste from mill production or being too far from a potential milling market - holds great potential for producing energy. Forest biomass is a renewable source of energy, as wood biomass is generated as a by-product of active forest management.

The proposed agenda for the meeting includes update reports from Work Group subcommittees assigned to topics including policy development, outreach, research, economic development and fuel supply. Discussion is also planned regarding the opportunity for wood biomass fuel projects in Oregon created by federal stimulus funding.

The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Questions about accessibility or special accommodations for the meeting can be directed to the Oregon Department of Forestry at (503) 945-7427.

Additional information about the Oregon Department of Forestry is available on ODF's web site, www.oregon.gov/ODF<http://www.oregon.gov/ODF>.

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Kevin Weeks
Public Information Officer / Private Forests Division
ODF Agency Affairs
(503) 945-7427
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