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
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
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
The BC Biomass Guide (formerly An Information Guide on Pursuing Biomass Energy Opportunities and Technologies in British Columbia) has been updated and released to help stakeholders and investors develop bioenergy projects in BC using wood waste and other biomass resources. For more information, please see the Press Release and Backgrounder. Funding to update the guide was provided by the BC Bioenergy Network, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Green Heat Initiative and the Resources North Association. The BC Biomass Guide is available online at http://bcbioenergy.ca/home/, where it will be updated on a regular basis.
Proceedings from the Bioenergy Workshop delivered in Prince George, BC on March 3-4, 2010 include a compilation of presentation summaries and discussions that took place during the workshop. The Presentations are available below for downloading under the name of the presenter.
Proceedings from the Bioenergy Workshop delivered in Prince George, BC on March 3-4, 2010 include a compilation of presentation summaries and discussions that took place during the workshop. The Presentations are available below for downloading under the name of the presenter.
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)
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TOPIC
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SPEAKER
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Opening/Welcome to the Territory
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Chief Dominic Frederick, Lheidli T’enneh
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Setting the Stage: Context and Introductions
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Zandra Wycotte-Ross, Four Directions Management
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The New Low-Carbon Economy – Where Does Energy Development Thru Forest Fibre Fit In?
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Cameron Stonestreet, Pacific Carbon Trust
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Bioenergy and Community Heating Overview - Opportunities and Challenges
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Sandy Ferguson, BC Bioenergy Network
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Accessing Forest Fibre
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Don Gosnell, Ministry of Forests and Range
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BCTC Perspective on Treaties, First Nations and the Forest Industry (presentation not available)
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Shana Manson, BC Treaty Commission
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Case Study: Baldy Hughes Community Heating System
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Fred Spinola, Del-Tech Manufacturing Ltd.
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City of Yellowknife- Community Energy
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Mark Henry, City of Yellowknife
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Under the Microscope: A Review of Biomass Energy Projects
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David Dubois, Green Heat Initiative
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Community Engagement: Lessons from the Trench (presentation not available)
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Mel Rothenburger, Kamloops Daily News
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Finding The “Best Fit” For Your Community
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Peter Robinson, Community Energy Association
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Community Information Guide: A Review
Pursuing Biomass Energy Opportunities and Technologies in British Columbia
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Janice Larson, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
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Community Needs and Values: Adapting Your Projects to Meet Expectations
Case Study 1: Pristine Power Inc.
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Harvie Campbell, Pristine Power Inc.
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Case Study 2: Tsilhqot’in Bioenergy Project
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Chief Joe Alphonse, Tsilhqot’in National Government
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Wine and Cheese Mixer / Mini-Tradeshow with Keynote Speaker
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Prince George Mayor:
Dan Rogers
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