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October 23, 2008

Wood makes comeback to fuel U.S. power plants

By JAY LINDSAY
Associated Press Writer

RUSSELL, Mass. — The push for more power from renewable fuels has renewed interest in one of the oldest energy sources: wood.

While airwaves have been permeated by advertisements for solar and wind power, last year wood generated more net electricity in the U.S. than those two up-and-comers combined.


 
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