Feasibility of Corn Stover as Fuel for Combined Heat and Power ...
Feasibility of Corn Stover as Fuel for Combined Heat and Power ...
Feasibility of Corn Stover as Fuel for Combined Heat and Power ...
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Summary: Potential Value <strong>of</strong> <strong>Stover</strong> <strong>as</strong> <strong>Fuel</strong><br />
• Other benefits to help close the $45/ton gap:<br />
• BCAP (Biom<strong>as</strong>s Crop Assistance Program)<br />
• Temporary matching payment up to $45/ton<br />
• "Carbon market" contributions:<br />
• Renewable energy credits, ~$7/ton<br />
• Carbon <strong>of</strong>fsets, perhaps $8/ton<br />
• Combinations i <strong>of</strong> these benefits <strong>and</strong> incre<strong>as</strong>es in<br />
fossil fuel prices make it likely that the GHG<br />
benefits can be matched by economic benefits<br />
within 2‐3 years.<br />
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