Sourcing fuel for industry
The majority of industrial wood fuel use happens when the wood processing industry uses its own residue (e.g. using sawdust and bark for kiln drying lumber).
How to use wood as energy
The way wood energy is used and where it is sourced from depends on who is using it as industrial operations have different needs to schools and commercial buildings.
Wood energy options for industry
Wood fuel is usually turned into energy (i.e. heat or electricity) through burning (combustion).
Sourcing fuel for schools & commercial buildings
Unlike industrial users, schools and commercial buildings must almost always source their wood fuel from an external source.
Wood energy options - schools & commercial buildings
Wood energy can be a good choice for schools and commercial buildings as it is a renewable energy option with relatively low running costs.
Wood energy issues
Although there are many benefits associated with the use of wood as energy, there are also some potential issues for users (as there are with other fuel sources).
Wood energy in the future
The use of wood energy and other types of bioenergy is growing in New Zealand and throughout the world as the demand for sustainable and environmentally sound fuel increases.