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. U.S. EPA OSWER CENTER FOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS ------- |