In Michigan, Woodchuck has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an investor syndicate headed by Mason Fink. Additional partners include NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, Alloy Partners (formerly High Alpha Innovation) and Beckett Industries.
Woodchuck has also been actively supporting disaster recovery efforts after a major ice storm hit northern Michigan, leaving behind extensive wood debris. The company is working with local municipalities and cleanup crews to safely and efficiently divert thousands of pounds of fallen timber and storm-damaged wood away from landfills and into biomass processing. By turning storm debris into renewable energy, Woodchuck is demonstrating how climate resilience and sustainable innovation go hand in hand.
Woodchuck’s proprietary AI platform integrates advanced image recognition to improve the efficiency and quality of biomass processing. This innovation reduces costs, enhances biomass quality, and allows for broader applications of the resulting product in renewable energy generation. The company’s solution not only addresses waste reduction but also ensures a reliable, high-energy feedstock for bioenergy producers.
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