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1 online resource (ii, 32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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NREL/TP ; 7A40-61426 |
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NREL/TP ; 7 A 40-61426.
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| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 12, 2014). |
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"June 2014." |
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Report number from NREL publications database. |
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"GPG, Green Proving Ground Program."--Page 2. |
| Summary |
Biomass boiler systems have existed for many years, but the technology has advanced in recent decades and can now provide automated and efficient operation for a relatively modest investment. Key advances in system monitoring and control allow for lower operating costs, since the control systems run all aspects of the boiler, including feed, load reduction and even tube cleaning. These advances have made such systems economical on a small scale in situations where inexpensive fuels like natural gas are not available. This creates an opportunity for building operators in remote, cold-climate locations to reduce the use of expensive fuels for heating buildings. GSA Region 10 installed the system at the federal building in Ketchikan, Alaska and submitted the project to the Green Proving Ground (GPG) program. GSA's GPG program contracted with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to assess the installation and the technology. The system serves as a demonstration to assess actual system efficiencies, as well as operating characteristics and financial benefits. In addition to installation and operational issues, the project team/researchers examined other issues, including fuel transportation costs, building energy savings, and overall economics. |
| Funding |
Funded by the U.S. General Services Administration [and the Federal Energy Management Program of the U.S. Department of Energy] IAG-11-1868 |
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"Prepared for the General Services Administration By the National Renewable Energy Laboratory." |
| Subject |
United States. General Services Administration.
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Courthouses -- Heating and ventilation -- Alaska.
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Public buildings -- Heating and ventilation -- United States.
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Boilers -- Research.
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Biomass energy -- Research.
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Wood pellets -- Research.
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Buildings -- Energy conservation -- Research.
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| Added Author |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), issuing body.
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United States. General Services Administration. sponsoring body.
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| Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-03 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
E 9.16:NREL/TP-7 A 40-61426 |
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