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Kake mulls burning wood to provide local power

Several Southeast communities and businesses are taking a closer look at using wood to power generators and heat buildings. Craig, for example, is already burning mill waste to warm two schools and a swimming pool. Now Kake’s village corporation is trying to set up wood-fired electrical generators.Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - JuneauDownload audioRead more about Craig’s wood-burner by clicking here. Click here to listen to a report on Craig's wood burner.Click here to hear a report on residential wood-energy conversions.