Rough & Ready Lumber Co. produces bio-mass energy
Rough & Ready Lumber Co. fired up its new $6 million co-generation plant Saturday, Feb. 16 (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
From our weekly issue dated February 20, 2008
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore) was among dignitaries present for the occasion. Walden (right) and R&R president Link Philippi (left) examine a panel which helps monitor the massive complex. Walden was enthusiastic about the project, which furthers statewide alternative energy goals. The plant will generate steam for electricity and to kiln-dry lumber, burning a 50/50 mixture of mill waste and forest debris (slash) which would otherwise be burned on the ground.
Rough & Ready Lumber Co.'s new boiler complex (Photo by Michelle Binker, Illinois Valley News)
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