[Gasification] Energy prices

[Tom Miles]

The general questions are: what is the cost of generating power as a small
producer e.g. 1.5 MWe) and what are the potential revenues. Current
cogeneration contracts and sawmills should be an indication. The power
purchase agreement (PPA) is one component but for a small facility the
demand charges and other costs may be significant. 

In the Pacific Northwest you'd be lucky to get a PPA for $0.06/kWh.
Depending on the fuel sources there may be incentives that apply. We have
one equal to $10/ton biomass. $0.07/kWh gross is not likely to cover the
costs of capital and operation.    

Tom Miles

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gasification-bounces at listserv.repp.org [mailto:gasification-
> bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Adam Carr, Renergy
> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 1:44 AM
> To: Gasification at listserv.repp.org
> Subject: [Gasification] Energy prices
> 
> I would be most grateful if someone could indicate to me how much
> electricity generated by means of gasifying biomass is currently worth
> in the States. I realise that this is going to vary from state to
> state, and also depending on the utility co. So, just for example,
> could someone tell me what sort of revenue a 1.5MWe gasifier running
> 8,000 hrs/yr in New England might hope to generate?
> 
> Adam Carr
> Renergy Ltd
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