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Biomass plant in AZ using material from forest-thinning efforts

Arizona's second and largest biomass plant began providing electricity to 9,000 homes last week, generating electricity with material from forest-thinning efforts in the White Mountains and unusable, recycled paper fibers from a nearby paper mill. Officials say the plant will provide a stable source of electricity for communities that were dependent on power lines that are often compromised during Arizona's active wildfire season.

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June 18, 2008