The Chariton Valley Biomass Project is sponsored by:

The Chariton Valley Biomass Project is sponsored by Chariton Valley RC&D, Inc. in partnership with Alliant Energy, assisted by Energy Research Corporation, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa Energy Center, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension, Counties of Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne, John Deere Works, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Prairie Lands Bio-Products Inc., R.W. Beck, Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Appanoose, Lucas, Monroe, and Wayne Counties, USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Vermeer Manufacturing Company and Foster Wheeler.

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Alliant Energy- Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alliant Energy is a major energy producer in the state and has agreed to co-fire switchgrass contingent upon a successful feasibility study.

R.W. Beck- International engineering firm with project assistance coming from the Madison, Wisconsin office.  Providing design services and general project assistance coming from the Madison, Wisconsin office.  Providing design services and general project assistance and coordination.  Responsible for engineering and feasibility determination of the Alliant Power co-firing project.

Energy Research Corporation- Private firm with expertise in gasification and fuel cells working with ISU to evaluate the application of this technology to the use of switchgrass for energy generation.

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation- Major farm sector advocacy organization, active in farm policy issues and in providing individual services to local farms.  Providing assistance with public information and serving as primary liaison with producers.

John Deere Works- The worldwide forage research unit for John Deere, Inc., located in Ottumwa, Iowa, is providing major support in the area of harvest and handling technology research and development.  Visit Site

Prairie Lands Bio-Products Inc.- A switchgrass producers organization that works with other partners to conduct project research, develop management and harvest techniques, and ensure a supply of switchgrass for energy generation.

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture- Visit Site

Vermeer Manufacturing Company- Visit Site

Oak Ridge National Laboratories- Visit Site

US Department of Energy- Visit Site

Iowa Department of Natural Resources- Visit Site

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation- Visit Site

Foster Wheeler-Foster Wheeler Development Corporation, the research and development company for Foster Wheeler, is the company responsible for the design, construction, and testing of the switchgrass firing system for the Ottumwa Generating Station. Foster Wheeler is an international company supplying equipment and engineering services to electric utilities and process industries. Headquartered in Livingston, NJ, Foster Wheeler Development Corporation designs and develops advanced combustion and related energy systems for use in such industrial sectors as electricity generation, petroleum refining, and other process industries.  Visit Site