Comments are being taken on the draft environmental impact report for a proposed 2-megawatt wood-to-energy biomass plant to be built near the North Lake Tahoe.

There will also be a public hearing on the report Aug. 30 at 1pm at Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City.

The facility, which would be built between Tahoe City and Truckee on Highway 89. It would turn slash into energy at Cabin Creek.

The draft EIR is online. The comment deadline is Sept. 10.

The public comment period on the draft environmental report began Friday and runs through Sept. 10. More information on the environmental document visit .