N.H. Wood Energy Council recognizes Winnisquam Regional School District

The N.H. Wood Energy Council recently recognized SAU 59, Winnisquam Regional School District for its installation of advanced wood chip and wood pellet boilers at the Winnisquam High School and Sanbornton Central School facilities in Tilton and Sanbornton. SAU 59 installed the boilers to switch from heating oil to locally sourced wood chips and pellets, reducing heating costs and using a renewable, low carbon fuel alternative. The switch also keeps fuel expenditures in the local economy.

As boilers tend to be hidden away from public view, the locally made wood plaques will help visitors to the facilities to understand the commitment that the Winnisquam Regional School District has made to modern wood heating technology and sustainable energy, officials noted.

The N.H. Wood Energy Council is a public-private education and technical assistance initiative to promote advanced wood heating, and supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It is coordinated by North Country Resource Conservation & Development Council. Visit NHWEC at www.nhwoodenergycouncil.org.

The N.H. Wood Energy Council presented Winnisquam Regional High School with a plaque recognizing the school's wood chip boiler installation. Officials who gathered included (from left) SAU 59 Facilities Manager Rob Berry; Business Administrator Cheryl Soimma; SAU 59 Superintendent Tammy Davis; local modern wood heating advocate Ian Raymond; and N.H. Wood Energy Council representative Charlie Niebling. (Courtesy photo)