Video Tour of New Biomass Plant at Middlebury College

The following video is a brief tour of Middlebury College’s new biomass gasification plant, which opened in January of 2009, and provides a great look into how the operation works.

Constructed as part of Middlebury’s commitment to being carbon neutral by 2016, this $12MM facility will generate roughly 50% of the energy needed for the institution’s heating needs and meet about 20% of its electrical demand.

Officials estimate the payback for this project is 11 years.

Founded in 1800, Middlebury College is located in Middlebury, Vermont and has approximately 2,350 undergraduate students.

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