Retired railroad ties still have valuable energy potential long after their service on the tracks ends. When properly processed, recovered railroad-tie wood can provide a supplemental biomass fuel source for qualified energy facilities.
In a recent article published by Biomass Magazine, TIEROC Executive Vice President Greg Kutschke explores how recovered railroad ties can be repurposed for energy production. The article examines processing requirements, heating value, regulatory considerations and the opportunities this material presents for biomass producers looking to diversify their fuel supply.
Read the full article in Biomass Magazine:
A Second Life for Railroad Ties: Evaluating Recovered Wood as Biomass Fuel
