Public Meetings
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Next RCAP Meeting May 19th, 7pm
7:00 pm, Wilder Center, 451 Lexington Pkwy N
Proposed Findings The Panel is in the process of reviewing discussion points from meeting deliberations and presentations. This draft document will continue to evolve as information is collected and the Panel determines points of consensus. The content of the document is a work in progress should not be viewed as a final determination or position of the Panel.
Draft Scenario Grid - The scenarios are ones that are technically viable and have at least somewhat reliable fuel sources based on the panel and project team findings and presentations over the past several months.
May 5th RCAP Meeting
April 21st RCAP Meeting
Technology, Feasibility and Site Logistics Presentation
Additional Technology Drawings
April 7th RCAP Meeting
Anaerobic Digestion Presentation (Dr. Hirl)
Speaker Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Hirl
March 31st RCAP Meeting
Ramsey County Environmental & Public Health Overview of Waste Management
An overview of burning Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) in Minnesota
March 17th RCAP Meeting
Update on Green Institute Fuels Work
Proposed findings reviewed on March 17th, 2008. The Panel is in the process of reviewing discussion points from meeting deliberations and presentations. This draft document will continue to evolve as information is collected and the Panel determines points of consensus. The content of the document is a work in progress should not be viewed as a final determination or position of the Panel.
March 3rd RCAP Meeting
March 3rd Minutes (Document Pending)
February 25th RCAP Meeting
Air Emission from Biomass-Fueled Alternatives for Rock-Tenn's Energy Plant (Barr)
Regulatory Structure for Air Permitting (Mike Mondloch, MPCA)
What Emissions Come from Non-Fossil Fueled Facilities (Heather Magee-Hill, MPCA)
Minnesota Citizens Guide to Environmental Review
MPCA - Emissions Factors for Priority Biofuels in Minnesota
February 11th RCAP Meeting
Draft Report Structure - St. Paul Port Authority
January 28th RCAP Meeting
2007 Energy Independence and Security Act
January 14th RCAP Meeting
Rock-Tenn Energy Presentation to RCAP 1-14-08
Rock-Tenn Thermal Energy Reduction Opportunities
Rock-Tenn Current Energy Flow Diagram
Rock-Tenn Current Manufacturing Process - Text
December 10th RCAP Meeting
Solar & Wind Presentation - John Dunlop/American Wind Association
Gasification Presentation - Jerod Smeenk/Frontline Bioenergy, LLC
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November 26th RCAP Meeting
Barr - Local Air Emissions Presentation
Alternative Resources, Inc. Technology Presentation
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November 12th RCAP Meeting
Dr. Paul Connett Presentation (PDF from Neighbors Against the Burner Forum 11-14-07)
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October 22nd RCAP Meeting
Emissions Presentation - Dr. Greg Pratt
Neighbors Against the Burner Presentation
Agenda Map for Agenda Exercise
Request to Present Application
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October 8th RCAP Meeting
Download the energy overview from Jeff Haase, Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Download a presentation of Rock-Tenn's energy needs.
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October 1st RCAP Meeting
October 1st Meeting Handout - Facility Study Roles
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September 10th RCAP Meeting
September 10th Agenda
September 10th Meeting Minutes
View the September 10th Meeting below:
- Meeting Part 1 (174 mins.)
August 23rd RCAP Meeting
August 23rd Recap
August 23rd Agenda
View the August 23rd Meeting below:
- Meeting Part 1 (60 mins.)
- Meeting Part 2 (11 mins.)
- Meeting Part 3 (60 mins.)
- Meeting Part 4 (14 mins.)
Bioenergy Presentation August 31st
Friday, August 31st, Kent Nystrom, Managing Director of Svebio, the Swedish Bioenergy Association gave a presentation on bioenergy at the University of Minnesota. Click here for more background.