Wood energy returns as industry eyes cheap fuels
An AP report details a comeback for wood as industrial fuel due to high oil and gas prices and coal restrictions. Companies like Consumers Power GM and Morbark pursue wood burning plants, with ERDA evaluating grants while wood chip technology and local plants promise energy independence and job gains.
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Ohio
Traverse City
Mich
Les Biederman
Wood
Michigan
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Winn, Mich
Norval Morey
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Morbark Industries, Inc
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