Biomass plant coming to Heard Co.

Rollcast Energy of Charlotte, NC., says they plan will build a biomass plant in Heard County, in western Georgia.

The plant, named Greenway Renewable Power, will consume old lumber, wood scraps, and other biomass wood waste to produce 50 megawatts, enough energy to supply 13,000 homes, according to Rollcast.

The $150 million facility is slated for completion in 2010, and will be built near Franklin. It is expected to employ around 25 people.

Georgia Power says they plan to buy 100-percent of the plant's output, as part of a 15-year contract with Rollcast.

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