Report - United Kingdom Woodfuel heating for public buildings

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Woodfuel heating for public buildings

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This 31 page full colour, illustrated booklet was prepared by the National Non-FoodCrops Centre and sponsored by the Government Office Yorkshire and Humberside and the Forestry Commission, authored by Lucy Hodsman and Maggie Smallwood.

This booklet has been produced to show the potential for generating heat from wood fuelled systems in the 21st century. If you are involved in the planning of new public buildings, can influence the decision making process or are an engineer operating existing fossil fuelled heating systems this booklet offers a starting point. The information in this booklet offers a chance for you to consider heat from wood fuelled systems through the provision of up to date information on the options available for wood fuel supply, the technologies available, issues to consider and case studies of successful systems.

Foreword

Although everyone loves a log fire, it is less widely appreciated that wood is an environmentally and economically attractive option to fuel modern heating systems in sizeable public buildings. Wood chip is a cheaper fuel than most fossil- based resources and it contributes some 90% less CO₂. Since heating consumes most of the energy used in buildings in the UK, introduction of a low carbon fuel for heating can significantly affect our region€s emissions. In addition these systems can use forestry products which results in well managed woodlands, energy crops that offer diversification opportunities for local farmers or waste-wood which would otherwise be landfilled.

In recognition of the potential environmental benefits of wood-based heating and the opportunities it offers for sustainable development of the local economy, Government Office Yorkshire and Humberside approached the National Non-Food Crops Centre in January 2004 with a proposal to prepare practical advice on implementation of wood-based heating systems. With the help of many local consultants, businesses and individuals within local and regional government, as well as the sponsorship of Government Office and the Forestry Commission, we have put together this booklet. We hope it will prove a useful tool for anyone who is interested in practical means to achieve more sustainable buildings.

Jeremy Tomkinson
CEO National Non-Food Crops Centre

Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Fuelling Options
Chapter 3 - Technology Overview
Chapter 4 - Costs
Chapter 5 - Contract Options
Chapter 6 - Planning And Regulatory Issues
Chapter 7 - Case Studies
Chapter 8 - Grants For Wood Fuelled Heating
Chapter 9 - Useful Contacts
Chapter 10 - References And Useful Websites

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