Facilities must consider the sustainable supply within a reasonable haul time, as well as the existing demand for wood resources when placing a wood-fired power plant. If a one-hour haul time is reasonable, then power plants would be at least two hours apart. This FAQ was adapted from Wood to Energy and used with permission.
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How far apart, in distance, can you have wood-burning power plants?
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