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Press Release
Tests being conducted at University of Wisconsin Campus
Core News Facts:
- GREEN | By co-firing wood pellets with coal, power plants are able to reduce the amount of coal burned. The reduction of coal in turn lowers emissions of green house gasses such as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. In the Eau Claire test, Indeck Energy was able to reduce green house emission by about 15 percent.
- EFFICIENT | Although the 8,250 BTU rating of wood pellets is less than coal, wood pellets are an efficient alternative because of their low moisture content. Other alternative biomass products, such as whole tree chips or corn pellets, are inefficient because of inconsistent moisture content.
- ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE | Wood pellets are a sustainable fuel source, and burning wood pellets is carbon neutral.
- RENEWABLE | Wood pellets are a biomass product made of wood waste or other forest-thinning byproducts. According to data collected by the Pellet Fuels Institute, wood pellets are an unlimited fuel source.
- LOCALLY PRODUCED | Wood pellet mills provide jobs, support local economies and can lead to energy independence.
Pre-Approved Quotes:
"I visited the Ladysmith plant, and it's just top-of-the-line. They're using everything in their process; there's absolutely no waste. That's pretty amazing."
Dave Schulner, Schulner Enterprises, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
"The Indeck pellets burn warmer with a lot less ash, and there's very little dust. People also really like that the pellets are made right here."
Mark Buchholz, Buchholz Feed Store, Ladysmith, Wisconsin
"What a great product! I'll definitely be switching to Indeck Energy! It's great that you folks are operating the plant in Ladysmith."
Jeffrey Hecker, Cedar Corporation, Menomonie, Wisconsin
About Indeck Energy:
The Indeck Ladysmith BioFuel Center owned by Indeck Ladysmith, LLC, a subsidiary of Indeck Energy Services, Inc. is a privately held developer, owner and operator of renewable and conventional energy projects. As one of the few remaining privately held independent power producers, it has grown into a full-service energy company that offers biofuels production and electrical generation facilities. The company was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Media Contact:
Ryan Wilkinson
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