Imagine how many BTUs that could have been used for BIO mass generation plants for electric power.
Now to be sure, it aint as cheap as coal or hydro, but its a hell of a lot cheaper than solar/wind and it is way less expensive than anyone thinks-I.E. the costs of fighting these fires and the loss of dwellings from these fires.
Virtually ALL that woody fiber could be used in Biomass plants.
The new existing plants are well below regulations for emissions. WELL BELOW.
Cant have that can we now?