Forest Power

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Project Sponsor: College of Natural Resources Center for Forestry

Awarded: $19,845

Grant Awarded: Spring 2014

Project Status: Complete

Project Description 

This project will replace the use of propane and grid electricity in favor of wood for heating water and space in the conference center at Blodgett Forest Research Station. Wood will be procured sustainably during the process of conducting research and demonstration activity done on adjacent University forestland. A hydronic heater placed outside of the building will combust wood and then heat water that will be sent into the adjacent building. This heated water will directly supply hot water and will interface with an existing forced air heating system to provide heat.

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