WOOD FUEL – KEEPING THE CUSTOMER WARM 6 TH March 2010

Biomass is organic matter of recent origin Biomass is a carbon neutral energy source used to generate heat Biomass – Wood Fuel is most effective when sourced and delivered within 25 miles Sustainable timber is never removed faster than it is grown BIOMASS – Wood Fuel

WHAT IS IT ? &

CHIP - Medium to large heat energy users (100kW – 5MW) PELLET – Small to medium heat energy users (20kW – 500kW) Public and private sector buildings Schools, hospitals, airports Industrial and commercial sites Property developments Land Estates MARKETS

Obligations / Commitments Lower cost of heat energy Fuel security CO 2 reduction Rural economy Bio-diversity WHY SHOULD WE?

Government Targets – 15% by 2020 RHI – April 2011 CRC Planning Obligations Energy Security Woodland Management DRIVERS

FUEL COSTS

FEED STOCK Forestry Commission, National Trust Land Estates, Private Woodlands Contractors Councils, Local Authorities FSC, FLEGT or FC Licences 25 Mile Radius SURREY HILLS = 40% WOODLAND

Lack of awareness Supply chain availability Market maturity/confidence Mistakes Capital costs BARRIERS

SUPPLY CHAIN

CASE STUDIES AirportHotelProperty development UniversityCommunity Primary SchoolIndependent School

Demand for wood fuel is growing rapidly Technology is established and proven Benefits are commercial and environmental Supply chain is available now Biomass is not applicable in every case LOW CARBON - LOW COST - LOCAL SUMMARY