2014 Hawai'i Workshop Presentations Now Available

Wood Utilization in Hawai'i: From Bioenergy to Buildings

July 14, 2014 and July 22, 2014

Background

The Woody Biomass Utilization Group recently hosted two workshops in Hawai'i. The first was held in Hilo on July 14, 2014, and the second in Wailuku on July 22, 2014. These workshops focused on types of wood biomass products and wood utilization opportunities available to forest operations there. The presenters included specialists from UC Berkeley, the University of Hawaii, and USDA R5 State and Private Forestry.

Agenda

Bioenergy Overview

Fundamentals of Bioenergy – John Shelly, UC Berkeley
Public Funding Opportunities – Larry Swan, USDA R5 State and Private Forestry
Considerations for Successful Bioenergy Facilities – John Shelly, UC Berkeley

Hawaii Energy

Overview – Scott Turn, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii – Manoa
Biomass Fuel Resources – Scott Turn, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii – Manoa
Facilitated Discussion of Local Bioenergy Potential – Moderator: John Shelly, University of California, Berkeley

Wood Properties and Market Integration

Higher Value Properties of Wood – John Shelly, UC Berkeley
Challenges to Entering New Markets – John Shelly, UC Berkeley

Please visit the workshop information page to download and view the presentations above. Recordings of the proceedings will soon be made available through our Youtube page.