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Alt ernative Energy Resources in Ken tuck y ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Alternative energy is usable energy derived from ren ewable sources such as the Sun (solar energy), wind (wind power), rivers (hydroelectric power), hot springs (geothermal energy), tides (tidal power), and biomass (biofuels). These sources are environmentally responsible alternatives to fos sil fuels. Since alternative energy comes from local resources that are continuously replenished, it creates jobs in rural America; provides stable energy prices; improves national security; and reduces urban smog and pollution. The Kentucky Renewable Energy Consortium (formerly the Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium) is a clearinghouse, network and resource to exchange knowledge on renewable energy and energy efficiency activities of importance to Kentucky. KREC works with industry, government, universities and Kentucky citizens to build public and private partnerships that promote the wise use of energy through research, as well as educational and demonstration programs throughout the state. MARKET DEVELOPMENT Kentucky is focusing on the development of state and nationwide markets for alternative energy sources such as: Biomass Generally, biomass holds the most promise for renewable energy in Kentuck y. This would include (a) traditional agricultural crops and "energy crops" which could be turned into liquid transportation fuels and (b) woody biomass which could be burned/gasified to produce electricity (or liquid fuels). Wind Generation Wind energy and hydro power are probably next on the list for industria l-scale electric ity. A national study once put Kentucky's total wind potential in the 60 MW range, but this would assume complete utilization of sensitive areas like state parks. Likewise, hydro has greater potential, but flow of water cannot be guaranteed to the developer. The Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Station at Lock & Dam 7 on the Kentucky River became the first Kentucky hydropower proje ct to be certified as low impact. Solar Energy Solar and small-wind will see dramatic increases as "distributed generation" electric systems, grid- tied residential and commercial systems less than 50kW in size, but their contribution relative to total production will be small (0 - 10%). This may present a unique opportunity for job creation that is large relative to its energy potential. Geothermal Ground source heat exchange is a f orm of energy ef ficiency. Public schools in the state are recognizing the potential for ground s ource heat pumps. The larger universities use central plants which are not compatible with individual ground source systems. Old Capitol Annex · 300 West Broadway · Frankfort, KY 40601-1975 · Phone 502.564.7140 · Fax 5 02.564.3256 · www.thinkkentucky.co m
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Al t ernat ive Energy Resourc es
in Kentuck y
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Alternative energy is usable energy derived from renewable sources such as the Sun (solar energy), wind(wind power), rivers (hydroelectric power), hot springs (geothermal energy), tides (tidal power), andbiomass (biofuels). These sources are environmentally responsible alternatives to fossil fuels. Sincealternative energy comes from local resources that are continuously replenished, it creates jobs in ruralAmerica; provides stable energy prices; improves national security; and reduces urban smog and pollution.
The Kentucky Renewable Energy Consortium (formerly the Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium) is aclearinghouse, network and resource to exchange knowledge on renewable energy and energy efficiencyactivities of importance to Kentucky.
KREC works with industry, government, universities and Kentucky citizens to build public and privatepartnerships that promote the wise use of energy through research, as well as educational anddemonstration programs throughout the state.
MARKET DEVELOPMENTKentucky is focusing on the development of state and nationwide markets for alternative energy sourcessuch as:
BiomassGenerally, biomass holds the most promise for renewable energy in Kentucky. This would include(a) traditional agricultural crops and "energy crops" which could be turned into liquid transportationfuels and (b) woody biomass which could be burned/gasified to produce electricity (or liquid fuels).
Wind GenerationWind energy and hydro power are probably next on the list for industrial-scale electricity. A nationalstudy once put Kentucky's total wind potential in the 60 MW range, but this would assume completeutilization of sensitive areas like state parks. Likewise, hydro has greater potential, but flow of watercannot be guaranteed to the developer. The Mother Ann Lee Hydroelectric Station at Lock & Dam7 on the Kentucky River became the first Kentucky hydropower project to be certified as low impact.
Solar EnergySolar and small-wind will see dramatic increases as "distributed generation" electric systems, grid-tied residential and commercial systems less than 50kW in size, but their contribution relative tototal production will be small (0 - 10%). This may present a unique opportunity for job creation thatis large relative to its energy potential.
GeothermalGround source heat exchange is a form of energy efficiency. Public schools in the state arerecognizing the potential for ground source heat pumps. The larger universities use central plantswhich are not compatible with individual ground source systems.
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECTSKentucky's pro-business climate provides a number of incentives for businesses. Through an array of financialassistance and tax credit programs, Kentucky is creating the right environment to bring together the right players to
advance the way the world is becoming powered.
ETHANOL FACILITIES
Company Capacity Location Status Web Address
Comm. Agri-Energy 33 million Hopkinsville Active http://commonwealthagrienergy.com
Parallel EnvironmentServices Corp.
5 million Louisville Active http://www.parallelproducts.com/
Proposed Projects Agresti Biofuels 20 million Pikeville Late 2008 http://www.agrestibiofuels.comAgri Fuels 50 million Brandenburg Late 2008 n/aBluegrass BioEnergy 55 million Fulton Co. Spring 2008 http://www.bluegrassbio.comEcofin, LLC 1.3 million Springfield Late 2007 http://www.alltech.com/en_US/Pages/games-
home.aspxFor the People, LLC 50 million Louisville Late 2008 n/a
BIODIESEL FACILITIES
Company Capacity Location Status Web Address
Bluegrass Biodiesel 10 million Falmouth Active http://bluegrass-biodiesel.com
Griffin Industries 2 million Butler Active www.griffinind.com
Owensboro Grain 50 million Owensboro Active http://www.kentuckycleanfuels.org
SouthlandRenewable Fuels
60 million Paducah Active n/a
Landfill Gas – An “Enviro Watt” Renewable Energy Source - Kentucky Touchstone Energy Cooperatives haveconstructed five landfill gas to electric generation plants. The plants are the Bavarian Landfill near Walton, KY, GreenValley Landfill near Grayson, KY, the Laurel Ridge Landfill near London, Ky., the Pendleton County Landfill near Butler,KY and the Pearl Hollow Landfill near Elizabethtown, KY.
Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF) – Two companies in Kentucky use tire-derived fuel (made from waste tires). They are:Owensboro Municipal Utilities – www.omu.org and Newpage Fine Paper – http://www.newpagecorp.com/wps/portal
RESOURCES & PARTNERSKentucky has an increasing array of resources and partners to encourage alternative energy R&D and manufacturing,including:
The Governor’s Office of Energy Policy’s Division of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency University of Kentucky Renewable Energy Initiative Renewable Energy Projects at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation E.ON U.S. Kentucky Power Commonwealth Agri-Energy Alternative energy resources in Kentucky, U.S. Dept. of Energy
JUNE 2010
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