Economic impacts of woody biomass utilization for bioenergy in Mississippi

摘要: This study examined the economic impacts of woody biomass utilization for bioenergy conversion in Mississippi. Analysis was organized around three groups events: (1) recovery logging and thinning residues, (2) electricity generation from cofiring systems, (3) construction operation biofuel facilities. Input-output analysis used to simulate terms gross output, value-added, employment. Cost information inventories were obtained literature, a statewide forest inventory, Impact Planning (IMPLAN) database. Results showed that single activity all available residues would create considerable number jobs stimulate rural economy with more resources coming local industries households. Due costs, biofuels higher than biopower. However, reported lowest employment value-added multipliers groups. may be due, part, equipment materials manufactured outside state. It is expected as technology, equipment, human capital gradually attracted area, multiplicative effect expenditure retention should increase. These results can help decision-makers evaluate Mississippi's potential future development.