From The Rogers for Ward Two City Councilor Campaign:
" For Immediate Release:
Energy Policy: In the age of peak oil and global warming it is imperative that we act now with known technologies and not wait till someone tells us what our future is. I would like to build on the success of the McNeal plant by leveraging it's woodchip handling capacity. We can start by Retrofitting municipal buildings such as B.E.D Offices, Schools, Armory and Leddy Rink to woodchip boilers. Currently, there is a high demand for wood pellets in northern New England. This demand is being met by importing from Canada. If Burlington were to develop a pellet mill, we would cultivate a local renewable energy source and create well paying jobs. This could be the anchor business for the eco-park in the Intervale. If elected I will study and pursue local, clean and cost-effective energy now.
Links
http://www.biomasscenter.org
http://www.hearth.com/visit/nepellet "
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