Date: 09/04/2015

Final
Biomass and Forest Health

WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE

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01:24 PM -- Biomass and Forest Health

J.R. Ford, representing Renewable Forest Energy, LLC., spoke about the company's business model, work the company has done, and the benefits provided to the community. Mr. Ford also discussed the work with a biomass power plant and current issues the company is encountering with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Mr. Ford encouraged the committee to look into ways that the state can promote the use of biomass power.

A copy of Mr. Ford's presentation is provided in Attachment P.

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Mr. Ford responded to questions from the committee regarding the types of trees the company removes, tonnes per acre of wood products removed, what actions the legislature should take, how the rate varies for different power sources, and other issues related to electric utility policy.