Hurst Boiler Selected for Biomass District Energy Project
Sullivan County, N.H., Sees Immediate Economic and Environmental Benefits
COOLIDGE, Ga. — To minimize reliance on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, conducted extensive research into biomass fuel technology. After looking at almost two dozen plants, the county purchased a Hurst biomass boiler district heating system with a backpressure steam turbine/generator. The Hurst system serves the county’s 166-bed nursing home and 168-bed prison complex as well as two smaller onsite buildings in Unity, New Hampshire.
“I ran into a competitor at the Northeast Biomass Conference two years ago and was shown some of his equipment,” said John Cressy, director of facilities for Sullivan County. “We liked the concept and robust nature of the ‘walking floor’ so I specified it in our bid package. The equipment specified by the winning bidder turned out to be Hurst equipment. I hadn’t even heard of Hurst; but after learning what I did, I was delighted that they were central to our project.”