Development and design of wood-fired power plants in the Northeast

This paper presents a discussion of wood as power plant fuel in New England. Siting considerations, project development issues, new technology, plant design features, project management and other key subjects relating to small wood-fired plants are discussed. Permitting requirements are outlined and the technical methods employed to meet these requirements are specifically addressed. The paper includes general descriptions of three wood-fired power projects presently being developed in the Northeast by Thermo's Energy Systems.