The plant, which was pushed further and further back due to economic downturn, labor issues and an uncertain energy market, will generate enough electricity to power 10,000 to 25,000 homes, The Bulletin reported.

Deschutes County Administrator Tom Anderson said the company will meet with La Pine officials and discuss just where the project stands within the two-month extension period.

La Pine City Manager Rick Allen said the "We need to sit down and talk about where they’re at" with the plan.

Biogreen President Rob Broberg said by the phone said although the project is definitely alive, it needs "still a couple of years out, conservatively."

Upon completion, the La Pine biomass plant will be connected with transmission lines east of the city doe delivering electricity to a larger grid and sold in California, US.