Bioenergy

After The Mountain Pine Beetle: Developing an Economic Base for The Future

Resources North Association was awarded funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada to deliver a workshop in March 2010 on establishing biomass energy systems as economic diversification options for communities of central BC affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. Numerous partnerships were established to organize and deliver a workshop that addressed current issues, community needs, and relevant information and technologies to make this a successful event.

Workshop Hosts: Resources North Association and FORREX

Sponsors: Western Economic Diversification Canada, Resources North Association (RNA), University of Northern BC (UNBC)

Field Tours and Trade Show: sponsored by Green Heat Initiative (GHI) and industry partners

Location: Prince George Civic Centre, Auditorium 101

Dates: March 2-4, 2010

Project Advisory Committee: BC Bioenergy Network, GHI, UNBC, First Nations Forestry Council, Northern Bioenergy Partnership, Saik’uz First Nation, Western Biomass, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, Nak’azdli First Nation, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, National Research Council, FORREX, RNA, Four Directions Management.

Resource materials that were made available to participants included:
* Letter of Welcome from Resources North Association
* Workshop Agenda
* Speakers Biographies
* Biomass Case Studies
* Just Do It
* Financing Checklist
* Canadian Biomass, Jan/Feb 2010 issue

GUIDO: Bioenergy Information Guide - we are currently partnering with BC Bioenergy Network, Green Heat Initiative, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and the Ministry of Forests and Range to update this guide so that it will be also be available for distribution to workshop participants and any interested parties. Chapter 3: Funding Sources was updated and made available at the workshop.

Workshop Proceedings are currently being developed and will be available by May 31 2010. If you would like to be added to the distribution list to receive notification when the Proceedings are posted to the website, please email us with this request.

UPCOMING RELATED EVENTS

International Bioenergy Conference & Exhibition
Hosts: Department of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada, the Northern Bioenergy Partnership, and the BC Bioenergy Network
Date/Location: June 8-10, 2010, Prince George, B.C. (Civic Centre)
Details: http://www.bioenergyconference.org/

FIELD TOUR & TRADESHOW – Day 1 (Mar. 2/10)

Green Heat Initiative sponsored the events of Day 1, including a field tour and mini-tradeshow. Approximately 40 participants went on the field tours to the following 3 local facilities:

    1. Baldy Hughes (photos),
    2. Pacific BioEnergy, and
3. The University of Northern BC.

The tradeshow participants included:
     Akhurst Machinery Limited
     BC Bioenergy Network
     Briquetting Systems Inc.
     Del-Tech Manufacturing Inc.
     Environmental Dynamics Inc.
     FORREX
     Green Heat Initiative
     Northern Bioenergy Partnership
     Northland Chipper Sales Ltd.
     Pinnacle Stove Sales
     Resources North Association
     Ventek Energy Systems Inc.
     Wellons Canada

Presentations from the Bioenergy Workshop delivered in Prince George, BC on March 3-4, 2010 are available in the table below for downloading under the name of the presenter or presentation.

WORKSHOP – Day 2 (Mar. 3/10)

TOPIC	SPEAKER
Opening/Welcome to the Territory	Chief Dominic Frederick, Lheidli T’enneh
Setting the Stage: Context and Introductions	Zandra Wycotte-Ross, Four Directions Management
The New Low-Carbon Economy – Where Does Energy Development Thru Forest Fibre Fit In?	Cameron Stonestreet, Pacific Carbon Trust
Bioenergy and Community Heating Overview - Opportunities and Challenges	Sandy Ferguson, BC Bioenergy Network
Accessing Forest Fibre	Don Gosnell, Ministry of Forests and Range
BCTC Perspective on Treaties, First Nations and the Forest Industry (presentation not available)	Shana Manson, BC Treaty Commission
Case Study: Baldy Hughes Community Heating System	Fred Spinola, Del-Tech Manufacturing Ltd.
City of Yellowknife- Community Energy	Mark Henry, City of Yellowknife
Under the Microscope: A Review of Biomass Energy Projects	David Dubois, Green Heat Initiative
Community Engagement: Lessons from the Trench (presentation not available)	Mel Rothenburger, Kamloops Daily News
Finding The “Best Fit” For Your Community	Peter Robinson, Community Energy Association
Community Information Guide: A Review Pursuing Biomass Energy Opportunities and Technologies in British Columbia	Janice Larson, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Community Needs and Values: Adapting Your Projects to Meet Expectations Case Study 1: Pristine Power Inc.	Harvie Campbell, Pristine Power Inc.
Case Study 2: Tsilhqot’in Bioenergy Project	Chief Joe Alphonse, Tsilhqot’in National Government
Wine and Cheese Mixer / Mini-Tradeshow with Keynote Speaker	Prince George Mayor: Dan Rogers

WORKSHOP – Day 3 (Mar. 4/10)

TOPIC	SPEAKER
Introductions and Review of Day One	Zandra Wycotte-Ross, Four Directions Management
Future Forest Strategies to Support Bioenergy Opportunities	Albert Nussbaum, Ministry of Forests & Range
Tools for Accessing Fibre	Rick Sommer, BC Timber Sales Natasha Letchford, Village of Burns Lake
Feedstock Supply Logistics: Challenges and Opportunities	Ken Day, Alex Fraser Research Forest
Partnership Models – What Are The Possibilities?	Sandy Ferguson, BC Bioenergy Network
Case Study: Lhtako Energy Corporation- Partnering for Success	Chief Geronimo Squinas, Lhtako Dene Nation; and Denis Pelletier, National Choice Bio-Fuels
A Community in Action: Integrating Biomass Conversion into Green City Planning in Quesnel	Jim Savage, Savage and Associates
Review of Technologies	Dr. Fernando Preto, Canadian Biomass Innovation Network and NRC-CANMET Energy Technology Centre
The Economics of Biomass Energy	Reg Renner, Atticus Financial Group
Funding Opportunities Panel	Paul Bouman, BC Hydro Community Heating Fund Dale Tomma, Community Futures of Central Interior First Nations Paul Donald, All Nations Trust Co. Reg Renner, Atticus Financial
Resources and Follow-up support	Cam McAlpine, Northern Bioenergy Partnership; David Dubois, Green Heat Initiative