December 6, 2021
Our November Special Guest was Stefan Muller, President of Vyterra Renewables; and Senior Vice President, Project Engineering at Ensyn Corporation. Stefan’s presentation was titled “Accelerating Decarbonization” on Tuesday, November 23rd.
December 6, 2021
The report is fifth in a series commissioned annually by Advanced Biofuels Canada and independently authored by Navius Research. It provides an evaluation of Canadian renewable and low carbon fuel policies and their impact on fuel consumption, greenhouse has (GHG) emissions reduction, and consumer costs.
November 2, 2021
The CICE was founded by the Government of British Columbia, Government of Canada and Shell Canada and will bring together innovators, industry, governments and academics to accelerate the commercialization and scale-up of B.C.-based clean energy technologies. It is also intended to be a catalyst for new partnerships and world-leading innovation to deliver near- and longer-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions.
November 2, 2021
The Province is contributing $2 million from the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund to support the engineering and design of a first-of-its-kind plant in Merritt to capture carbon dioxide and convert it to clean fuels, creating new jobs and economic opportunities in B.C.’s cleantech sector.
November 2, 2021
Arbios Biotech (Arbios), a joint venture of Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) and Licella Holdings Ltd. (Licella), is pleased to announce the decision to proceed with the development of a pioneering biomass to low carbon biofuel plant in Prince George, British Columbia.
November 2, 2021
The provincial government is investing $4.28 million to expand the Vancouver landfill’s gas-capture system through the CleanBC Industry Fund, with matching funds from the City of Vancouver.
November 2, 2021
This week, Seaspan Ferries Corporation (Seaspan) became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by its roll-on, roll-off liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered marine fleet.
November 2, 2021
Renewable Cities is seeking a Senior Land Use Solutions Planner to advance discourse, policy and practice on urban land use, carbon management, affordability and sustainability.
November 2, 2021
The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan accelerates measures in B.C.’s continent-leading climate plan that has been proven effective and introduces new ideas to help B.C. achieve the Paris emissions reduction targets for 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
Learn More Here
Download the Roadmap Here
October 22, 2021
We were pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 BC Bioenergy Sector Awards at our online celebration on October 20th. Congratulations to Jack Saddler, David Bennett and Michael Rensing! If you missed it, view the recording here.
Learn more here.
October 19, 2021
Tomorrow is BC Bioenergy Day!
Are you curious to find out who is receiving a BC Bioenergy Sector Award? Do you want to explore sector highlights and test your trivia knowledge? Tomorrow, October 20th, join BC Bioenergy Network from 10am to 11am PT at BC Bioenergy Day, a first-of-its-kind celebration of BC accomplishments and the presentation of the inaugural BC Bioenergy Sector Awards.
In addition to hearing from the winners of the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards, the online event will feature comments from Special Guests: Doug Hooper, Director, Policy and Regulations, at Advanced Biofuels Canada; David Schick, Vice President of Canadian Fuels Association – Association canadienne des carburants, Western Division and Don G. Roberts, Chair of the Board at #Arbios Biotech. Our Special Guests will provide their insights on the bioeconomy in BC.
Last Change to Register: https://lnkd.in/ggJkVqe5
October 14, 2021
In addition to hearing from the winners of the inaugural BC Bioenergy Sector awards, the online event will feature comments from Special Guests including: Doug Hooper, Director, Policy and Regulations, at Advanced Biofuels Canada; and David Schick, Vice President of Canadian Fuels Association, Western Division. Our Special Guests will provide their insights on the bioeconomy in BC. Save your spot today!
The event will take place from 10am to 11am PT on Wednesday, October 20th.
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September 29, 2021
Last Call for Nominations for the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards!
Do you know someone who deserves recognition in the BC Bioenergy Sector? Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate them for the BC Bioenergy Sector Awards. Nominations are due TOMORROW, September 30th. The process only takes 5 minutes, submit your nomination today!
Awards will be presented the online BC Bioenergy Day event on October 20th, 2021.
Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dA3Y8BBk
Submit a nomination here: https://lnkd.in/gHD-CMia
June 30, 2021
Proponent Questions regarding the RFP for BC Renewable and Low Carbon Gas Supply Potential Study have been answered.
View questions and answers here.
June 16, 2021
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN), The Province, and FortisBC endeavour to determine the total supply potential of renewable and low carbon gases in British Columbia, and the cost of producing them. This analysis will inform the Provincial government’s CleanBC Roadmap to achieve the 2030 target and future actions by natural gas utilities.
The RFP can be downloaded here.
Read more here.
February 1, 2021
Biomass Energy Network (BEN) and BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) have partnered to present another panel discussion titled – “Clean Fuel Standard: Fueling Conversation”.
The discussion will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm PST / 10:00am – 1:00pm MST on Wednesday, February 17th.
We are pleased to announce the two managers of the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), Lorri Thompson and Lauren Clarke will be participating in this event.
Register Here.
December 7, 2020
With the pending release of the Canadian National Hydrogen Strategy, BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) is pleased to announce the completion of a business case analyzing potential hydrogen production by British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) pulp and paper sector.
Learn More Here.
March 17, 2020
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) has been following the recent developments regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As an organization that hosts events or participates in public meetings and other gatherings involving employees, contractors, and guests, BCBN is mindful of our responsibilities to not contribute to the potential spread of COVID-19.
As per the recommendations of the BC Government, BCBN is practicing social distancing and will work remotely for at least two weeks. We will replace or reschedule all face-to-face meetings with tele/videoconference meetings. The April meeting for the West Coast Bioenergy Guild will take place by way of videoconference in the morning instead of in the evening. We invite all those interested to tune-in if their schedule permits.
We thank you for your understanding.
Kind Regards,
Scott Stanners
February 21, 2020
BCBN Recently Commissioned a B.C. Hydrogen Study, completed by Zen Clean Energy Solutions.
Read the full report here.