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Feds reveal plan to phase out coal

Canada’s plan to end the use of coal-fired electricity across the country by 2030 will include exceptions for some provinces if they reduce emissions elsewhere.


Trump may embrace the U.S. wood pellet market

The election of Donald Trump may mean an end to the U.S. Clean Power Plan, but it doesn't necessarily mean disaster for the U.S. wood pellet industry.


Commercial flight uses renewable jet fuel

Alaska Airlines made history flying the first commercial flight using renewable, alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals.
 
 
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Biomass

Getting your message through to government

With so many big players in the energy sector, and the bioeconomy divided into so many sub-sectors, how does a company get their message through to a government that is inundated with thousands of requests for funding and other forms of assistance? That was the question that Monte Solberg, retired Federal Cabinet Minister and former MP for Medicine Hat, Alta., offered attendees during the Scaling Up Conference in Ottawa. » Read more...
 
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NRCan publishes Solid Biofuels Bulletins

Natural Resources Canada has produced a collection of documents designed to help educate the layperson on the residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications for solid biomass fuels. » Read more...

Vega Biofuels speeds up production with pre-dryer

Vega Biofuels, Inc. has completed construction of its fourth generation torrefaction machine, and it includes a pre-dryer to speed production time. » Read more...

Free tool calculates wood carbon benefits

The Canadian Wood Council has updated its free Carbon Calculator tool that allows users to plug in wood building material volumes to determine carbon benefits. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Creating the New Alberta! Vision & Leadership

November 26, 2016
Location: Red Deer, Alta. » >> Learn More

Renewable Industries Forum

November 28-29, 2016
Location: Ottawa » >>Learn More

Alberta’s Bioeconomy Engagement Panel Discussions

December 7, 2016
Location: Drayton Valley, Alta. » >>Learn More