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A national energy strategy is high on the agenda at a meeting of federal and provincial energy ministers in Kananaskis, July 16-19. Over the 20-year term of its proposed biomass combined-heat-and-power plant, Clark County, Wash., will receive a total benefit of more than $11 million and be capable of extending the life of its existing equipment, according to Clark County. The resulting savings for taxpayers isn’t bad either. The project is expected to produce between 3.5 and 4.9 megawatts for sale to the grid, along with heat for about five downtown buildings in the city of Vancouver, Wash. The facility will require about 44,000 bone dry tons of woody biomass per year, with supply contracts in the works. Developer Clark County and its partner Schneider Electric are also researching the option of using liquid biofuel in the biomass supply trucks to further decrease the project’s carbon footprint.
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January 23, 2012, North America
(August 25, 2011). The Canadian chapter of the World Alliance for Decentralized Energy (WADE Canada) is pleased that the Government of Canada continues to move forward on a phased approach to GHG reductions by tackling traditional coal generated electricity.
"The Government of Canada is moving forward with regulations for the coal-fired electricity sector," said Environment Minister Peter Kent on August 19, 2011. The proposed regulations are part of a sector-by-sector approach, introduced by the government last summer, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
It is essential that Decentralized Energy is part of the energy solution for Canada," says Jan Buijk, President and CEO of EPS Ltd. and Chair of WADE Canada. "DE offers a much more efficient and nimble power alternative that has the added benefit of reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When coupled with energy efficiency and conservation strategies such as improved building envelop, waste heat recovery, energy management systems, energy storage and smart grid technology, the energy production costs are very competitive with traditional power generation."
Opponents to this move suggest that these regulations would add costs to the consumer and that new technologies are too expensive or unproven. While it is clear that eliminating the worst of the high emissions coal power from our existing generation capacity will require new cleaner options to be quickly developed, decentralized clean energy options are already affordable and readily available. "In fact, using DE generation to meet further demand will save us nearly 10% on our electricity bills", says Buijk.
November 30, 2011
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October 20, 2011
Calgary, Alberta - Western Canada's small- and medium-sized clean energy firms are well positioned to take advantage of domestic and international market opportunities at the upcoming Global Clean Energy Congress thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. This investment further demonstrates the Government's commitment to creating jobs and strong economic growth.
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October 09, 2011, North America
The Canadian chapter of the World Alliance for Decentralized Energy (WADE Canada) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Oilsands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD) has become an Affiliate Member.
A memorandum of understanding was signed in June, to encourage cooperative programs in the field of cleaner hydrocarbon technology.
“A shared vision is key to Canada’s long-term future as an energy powerhouse,” says Jan Buijk, Chair of WADE Canada. “Increased efficiency of our national energy production and consumption activities is paramount. WADE Canada will work with CONRAD in pursuing its mandate to further oil sands R&D to ensure an economically and environmentally sustainable future for the industry.”
October 09, 2011, North America
The primary goal of a National Energy Strategy should be to increase the efficiency of our national energy production and consumption activities. Why? Because increased efficiency means:
Five mechanisms for achieving this are:
This strategy must consider the domestic value of improving our energy supply and delivery systems as well as protecting the international competitive advantage that we have worked so hard to establish.
Three key components for a successful Strategy in Canada are:
September 26, 2011
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August 25, 2011
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March 25, 2011
The Canadian clean energy technology sector will benefit from the inclusion of new clean energy technology initiatives in the 2011 Federal Budget released yesterday.
"Some of the elements of yesterday's federal budget are positive for development of geothermal energy projects in the country, and we were encouraged by the allocation of funds to research environmentally-friendly energy technologies. CanGEA urges the federal government to go one step further and establish a national program for geothermal energy that could unlock more than 5,000 MW of geothermal power potential in Canada, which would provide Canadians clean and renewable energy that is available around the clock," commented Alexander Richter, Director of CanGEA.
In the 2011 federal budget, the Government of Canada included the following commitments that have implications for geothermal energy projects in the country:
* Renewed funding of $97 million for technology and innovation in the areas of clean energy and energy efficiency
* $8 million in funding for the promotion of deployment of clean energy technologies in Aboriginal and Northern communities
* $40 million allocated as part of the Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) program to support the development and demonstration of new clean technology projects on a not-for-profit basis.
* Expansion of tax support for clean energy generation through the provision of an accelerated capital cost allowance rate.
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March 17, 2011
AbitibiBowater will soon be providing more clean power for Northwestern Ontario and adding 56 permanent jobs.
Through an agreement with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), AbitibiBowater will increase its electricity generation capacity by 40 megawatts, producing enough additional power for 38,000 homes. The project is expected to be completed by January 2013.
The expansion is also supported by Ontario's Forest Sector Prosperity Fund and will add capacity to AbitibiBowater's existing biomass-fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) project. These types of projects help industries become more energy efficient and reduce costs, while supplying clean electricity for Ontarians.
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March 17, 2011
ecoTech Energy Group, Inc, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is pleased to announce the completion of its acquisition for the primary site for the ecoTECH McBride eco-Industrial Park and the planned Combined Heat and Power Electricity generating station. The site location is 7 kilometers Northwest of McBride, British Columbia, on Yellowhead Highway 16. ecoTECH plans to immediately proceed with re-zoning and permitting of the planned operations. The finished eco-Industrial Park will have a variety of eco-friendly industries including tenants from initiatives that can only be put in place with the reliable and adequate heat and power services planned.
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