Abandoned Coal Mine Areas  in West Virginia
                                     with Biopower Facility Siting  Potential
        Biomass Resource

  Metric Tons/Year       Resource Potential

    < 50,000

50,000-100,000

100,000-150,000

150,000-250,000
250,000-500,000

   > 500,000
Excellent

Outstanding
Abandoned Coal Mine Areas
Screening Criteria
Cumulative biomass resources of 140,000 metric tons/year or greater within
   50 miles (includes residues from: crops; forests; primary and secondary mills;
   urban wood waste; and methane emissions from manure management,
   landfills, and domestic wastewater treatment)
Distance to electric transmission lines of 10 miles or less
Site size of 50 acres or more
Distance to graded roads of 3 miles or less
Distance to rail lines of 8 miles or less
          This map was developed by SRA International for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Results are based on site screening criteria
          adapted from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and G/S data provided by NREL, EPA and the West Virginia Department of
          Environmental Protection. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential of
          abandoned coal mine areas in West Virginia: additional site specific analysis is required to determine the actual potential of these sites. These sites
          are tracked and monitored by state agencies. For further information, please see the accompanying Data Guidelines document at
          http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland/or contact Gaffney.Kristeen@epa.gov or cleanenergy@epa.gov.
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