WELCOME

With environmental concerns and fuel costs mounting, many Americans are looking for ways to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and replace them with renewable energy sources. In Pennsylvania, renewable energy sources include wood, wood residue and dedicated agricultural energy crops, also known as biomass. The Pennsylvania Fuels for Schools & Communities program is helping schools and businesses understand the economic, operational, and environmental benefits of biomass systems.

Membership is open to all who are interested in helping to promote the sustainable use of biomass fuels in Pennsylvania - we are a collaborative effort of public officials, businesses, and private citizens committed to providing non-commercial assistance to communities and groups that are interested in biomass fuels for energy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Here's a list of Fuels for Schools meetings and related bioenergy events in the state:

  • NOTE: 10 April Meeting Cancelled - please join us on 12 June instead
  • PA Fuels for Schools Meeting: 12 June, 2013, 10am-2pm
    Location: Penn Nursery, Spring Mills, PA
  • 22-26 July: Penn State/NEWBio Teachers Workshop in Bioenergy
    Location: Penn State Campus, State College PA
  • PA Biomass Energy Association Meeting: 14 August, 2013, 10am-2pm
    Location: Ag Progress Days, Spring Mills, PA
  • PA Fuels for Schools Meeting: 09 Oct, 2013, 10am-2pm
    Location: Penn Nursery, Spring Mills, PA
  • PA Fuels for Schools Meeting: 11 Dec, 2013, 10am-2pm
    Location: Penn Nursery, Spring Mills, PA





FEATURED CASE STUDY

Dillon Floral Corporation

Featured Case Study: Dillon Floral Corporation
In its first full winter, Dillon Floral burned 2,347 tons of wood chips, at an average delivered cost of $25/ton, equating to $58,670. By making the conversion from #6 heating oil to a biomass heating system, Dillon Floral saved approximately $191,330 in heating costs.