Guidelines

This document provides information about the Distributed Generation (DG) Fund, and will assist potential respondents to prepare their proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Distributed Generation Fund is set up to assist potential DG project developers investigate a particular DG project in New Zealand. The Distributed Generation Fund can help verify whether the DG project in question can be a viable and sound investment.

Wood fuel is a clean and renewable energy source. Burning wood fuel has a low net greenhouse effect as the CO2 given off is absorbed by the growth of the next crop. Wood fuel is playing an increasingly important role in
generating energy.

Wood fuel includes any woody biomass suitable for energy production, such as branches, bark and stem wood. The focus of these guidelines is on residues from landings - currently the largest unused source of woody biomass.

These Guidelines provide a common methodology for classifying, specifying and declaring the quality and properties of wood fuel in New Zealand. The Classification Guidelines have been produced as a voluntary industry standard and have been prepared to meet specific New Zealand requirements. The parameters set out are based on formal international standards that have been modified to meet New Zealand needs.