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Elkton School District ditching diesel
The School District is looking to save thousands of dollars a year in school heating costs, as it will soon switch to biomass boilers
South Reynolds School gets $1 million grant for biomass heating system
Southern Reynolds School District has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant to install a new, more energy and cost efficient heating system for its buildings
Fuels to Schools Heats and Warms a Community
Idaho school fixes high cost of fuel by replacing the existing boiler with a modern biomass-fired boiler
Don't call it waste wood; call it woody biomass
"This is as green as you get," Henriod says, holding a handful of damp, sweet-smelling wood chips
Seven Missouri Schools Get Fuels for Schools Grants
Nearly $6 million in grants will help selected school districts reduce energy costs, create jobs and help forests through use of wood products for heating and cooling
Canada's UBC to innovate with biomass heat and power unit
University of British Columbia (UBC) will install and demonstrate a biomass-fueled combined heat and power system that its developers say will break new ground in North America, while offering a platform for bioenergy research.
District to replace aging school boiler
While Rolla Board of Educations attempt to pass a multi-million-dollar bond issue for school construction in April, replacement of the aging boilers at Rolla Junior High could be approved sooner.
Sisters schools may convert to biomass under proposal
The Sisters School District may be the first district in the region to install a biomass heating system at one of its schools, and it might be able to do so without making any upfront investment.
Schools biomass boiler is a budget boon
Kalispell, Montana Public School's energy bill could be about $58,200 lower than it was last year
Hartford Central School District to Unveil First Woodchip Gasification Plant in a Public School
New York school district expects to generate long-term cost savings as a result of the alternative energy plant
Department receives biomass energy project grant
The Department of Municipal Services is one of just three recipients in the state to receive an energy system award grant for a biomass demonstration project.
Hartford schools ready to fire up wood chip plant
"We are going to be the first public school to burn wood chips in New York state," said Thomas Abraham, superintendent.
Fuels for Schools grants will help six Missouri school districts
Six million dollars in federal stimulus money will soon be headed to Missouri schools. They're part of the Fuels for Schools grants program.
NH - School's wood chip heating system a money saver
Subtracting the cost of the wood chips used last year 200 tons at rougly $13,000 Walasewicz said "you're close to $50,000 in annual savings based on market fluctuation."
Rehberg promotes biomass for schools, hospitals
Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT) has sponsored legislation to help schools and communities generate energy from woody biomass
Bids to be requested for Forks, PA biomass boiler
Quillayute Valley School District wants to make the Forks area greener -- at least in terms of saving energy
School boiler fuels Wisconsin Governor's interest
"if we can get our public buildings on bio-mass, if we can ultimately get our corrections [facilities on bio-mass], we can move toward using those major public institutions in a way to really create a market."
Missouri Dept of Conservation offering Fuels for Schools grants to eligible schools
Six million dollars in grants will help school districts in southern Missouri reduce energy costs, create jobs and help forests through use of wood products for heating and cooling
MT - Fuel For Schools Grapples With Funding Difficulties
Six years and 10 energy-efficient schools later, Montanas Fuel for Schools and Beyond program is in danger of running out of funding
PA: Biomass systems cut heating costs at Kane school

Focus on Energy Announces Schools And Communities To Receive Free Biomass Heating Studies
The Focus on Energy sponsored Fuels for Schools and Communities biomass heating initiative announced the selection of nine communities (totaling 16 schools and community buildings) in Wisconsin to receive free feasibility studies
MT - Deer Lodge schools gets biomass boiler
"You're saving the school money compared to burning fossil fuels, it's carbon-neutral so it's a really good source of renewable energy that is environmentally-friendly" says MT State Forester Bob Harrington
Ponaganset School To Show Off Its Woody Biomass Boiler
Rhode Island Forest Conservators Organization (RIFCO) is conducting a half-day workshop Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school that will focus on the issues and opportunities surrounding the use of local wood for heating
NY - Cairo-Durham Selected For Energy Study
The study, run by the Watershed Agricultural Council, will evaluate the economic and environmental costs and benefits of heating with wood chips
The Secure Rural Schools And Community Self-Determination Act Of 2008
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2008 Breathes New Life into Program for Schools, Roads and Stewardship Projects
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