The BIOMASS MITIGATION FUND (BMF) concept was introduced first at CSUC Conference 2006 & 2007. It is designed to be a disparity adapter between small service businesses needing operating capital without apply for grants and waiting several months to find out they were not awarded.
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This Website purpose is intended to be a benchmark toward the future!
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The following document links are a snapshot of the BMF purpose!
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First BMF steering committee was in 2008 at Quad Knoph, Visalia Ca.
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TB CONSULTING
ALLIED CLIENTS
The one thing we all have in common, no expansion capital!
The Biomass Mitigation Fund is:
"Disparity Adapter"
GREEN CAPITAL NETWORK LLC
Milt Pace, Ag Engineer, formed an Agribusiness version of John Gregory & Golden Capital Network
October 23, 2007
Re: New Memberships
Dear Stakeholder:
The Green Capital Network, LLC, (GCN) is an organization of individuals and companies committed to the development and selling of environmental and emissions credits realized from agriculturally based biomass projects. It is the goal of GCN to identify, develop and trade renewable energy credits/green credits, emissions reduction credits, carbon credits, climate reduction credits, and any other type of credit that would be generated by the green energy projects. GCN is working with Jennifer Martin at Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) to identify what credits would apply to renewable fuels and energy projects, such as Ethanol, Bio Diesel, Hydrogen, Photovoltaic, etc. and then certifying those credits for sell.
As a new Member to the GCN, you are being invited to participate in unique and exciting projects developing and implementing green energy projects utilizing the nutrient waste streams from the agricultural and forestry industries. This organization is very advantageous to the agricultural industry because this is the only business focused on biomass and green energy projects for agriculture. Through the many projects to be developed, GCN will endeavor to develop the maximum return to those parties involved in the generation of the projects and credits.
Specific to the Members selections, it is intended to assemble a diverse group of interested parties to represent the broad diversity of the agricultural, forestry, and renewable energy industries. The selection will be based on the area of expertise the proposed new Member, the geographic location, the influence they have on their local community for the developing projects, and the financial ability to meet the initial Charter member investment to the GCN, $10,000. With this investment, you will also receive: 2% (two) of ownership into the GCN; 50% (fifty) of revenue from project and credit development; a potential for a long-term income stream; and additional investment opportunities in projects developed by other GCN Charter Members.
The advantages and privileges that will be afforded to a Charter Member of the GCN will be:
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Charter Members will have projects and credits developed at cost.
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New projects developed for all potential appropriate credits and income from either the Charter Member or identified outside project.
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All appropriate credits for each project will be developed and aggregated for members at cost and for clients of Charter Members for a fee.
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Charter Members will participate in company profits from the cost of developing a project and the sale of credits.
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Charter Members will receive the latest proprietary industry information.
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Charter Members will have priority for GCN project development funds.
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Charter Members will have priority for air and energy credit development. ● Charter Members will act as advisors the GCN Management team.
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If you wish to join us as a Charter Member, we ask that you complete the form below and return it to William Kidd, GCN, 516 W. Shaw Ave, Ste. 200, Fresno, CA 93704.
We look forward to working with you and believe you are making a sound business decision by joining the Green Capital Network, LLC. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. GCN Investor Contributions as of Dec - 2008 = $166,200
MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:
Milt Pace - is GCN’s managing member and UC Davis graduate in Agriculture Engineering. Milt has developed a 1,000-pistachio farm near Lost Hill, Ca.
Gary Norton - is a chemical engineer and construction management consultant. Gary is also partners with Milt Pace in the 1,000-acre Pyramid Hills pistachio farm.
Jim Josephson - is a managing partner in San Joaquin Biomass a division of San Joaquin Helicopters and farming operations in Delano
Lee Brown - is a managing partner in San Joaquin Biomass a division of San Joaquin Helicopters and farming operations in Delano.
Melvin Morris - is a organic prune & walnut grower, Morris Farms in Live Oak, Ca. Melvin also operates a biomass feedstock trucking service as part of the farming operation.
William Kidd - is a CPA and Certified Financial Advisor in Fresno. He is also the Treasurer of GCN
William Halls - is a retired doctor and partner with Milt Pace in the Pyramid Hills pistachio farm
Pyramid Hills Farm
TBC has been the founder of several 501-c3 & c6 nonprofit organizations over the last 40 years. The link is the timeline:
BIOMASS MITIGATION FUND 2025
With 25 years empirical experience at all levels of biomass processing technologies, it gives ABC a unique perspective of the need for additional trained labor for project development. One hard to accept reality, there are 2 paths to biomass management processes. One scenario is subsidized through paid for services or grants and the other is ROI profit driven in the "TECH" world. Unfortunately, there are hurdles with both approaches. The primary areas of TBC experience are focused on the grassroots rural community level.
TBC has worked with Calif. EDC groups since the 1980’s, when renewable energy biomass power development exploded. In 1983, I was retained by Applied Power Technology (APT), Oroville to manage to feedstocks logistics for Agriculture. Unfortunately, I can say I watched the rise and demise of the biomass power and attempts with biofuels.
Generally, Calif. EDC programs and incentives are tied to taxable real estate for commercial building and housing projects. On the community PR side, the benefit also creates jobs. The EDC role in biomass conversion economics is like trying to mix water and oil paradox. For about 30 years there have been an effort to commoditize biomass feedstock and now biochar, biomass converted for "Carbon Credits"!
Today the biomass management business is a liability, unless it is captive Urban Waste Management with curbside collection routes. Forest & Agriculture biomass logistics is very different logistics business model!
What is needed; UC Merced EDC webinar "What is the Real Future for Biomass Management Solutions"?
Testimony - George Hoag, 40 years Olive Plant Operations
CHICO ENTERPRISE RECORD, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR July 5 2022
Having grown up on a large farm, then spending over 40 years in the agriculture industry, I’ve had opportunity to witness the evolution of the regulatory leviathan created by both federal and state agencies. Most of what transpired in this arena, in the interest of creating a cleaner/safer environment for everyone involved, was well-intentioned but often illogical and expensive.
Over these many years, billions of taxpayer dollars have been expended, often through the grant process, to facilitate various projects approved to achieve such worthy goals. California, with its huge agricultural footprint, along with millions of acres of at-risk forests, is ground-zero for this process. Now, with ever-increasing regulatory pressures and devastating damage from countless wildfires, solutions are more critical (yet more elusive) than ever.
With farmers facing spiraling costs, looming food and water shortages and millions of trees rotting in place, we need to consider how to most effectively address these pressing issues. Historically, most of the grant monies have been earmarked for established companies with a stable track-record and existing major financial resources. Since 2015, USDA and CDFA grant cycles have missed intended objectives for biomass reduction/conversion. Recently, much of the grant funding has gone toward research, as opposed to incentives for actual processing of waste streams.
Innovative programs at the local level hold much promise for mitigating this waste. It is long overdue to give these options their due. APPLIED BIOMASS TECHNICIANS in Chico CA has the experience and network to make a difference.
George Hoag 205 Hagenridge Rd.
Chico, CA 95973 530-513-9076