West Coast Bioenergy Guild
The West Coast Bioenergy Guild is a monthly networking event for the stakeholders in the bioenergy sector.
Upcoming Event
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) invites you to the West Coast Bioenergy Guild with special guests from Navius Research Inc. Our guest speakers will present on the topic: “Exploring the Unknown Unknowns: BC’s Low-Carbon Fuels Market Under Uncertainty.” Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 25th, at 11:00 AM PT.
About the Special Guests:
Jotham Peters, Managing Partner at Navius Research
Jotham is the Managing Partner at Navius Research with over 15 years of experience providing insights into the impact of energy and climate policy. He specializes in energy-economy models and has expertise in the energy-economy systems of Canada and the United States. His work focuses on how these systems are best represented in quantitative models.
As the lead developer of Navius’ flagship energy-economy model, gTech, Jotham has substantial experience simulating climate and energy policy across Canada, including macroeconomic assessments, technology forecasts, and analyzing markets for renewable fuels, electricity, and oil and gas. He also specializes in quantifying the impact of complex climate and energy policies, including quantifying the interactions of complex policies like the Clean Fuel Regulation and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Jotham is a published researcher and adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University. He holds a Master of Resource Management with a specialization in energy and climate change economics, policy, and modelling from Simon Fraser University.
Aurora Marstokk, Project Manager at Navius Research
Aurora is an environmental economist with six years of experience in economic research, analysis, and modeling, including over four years specializing in energy-economy modelling of climate policies, energy systems, and GHG emissions. As a Project Manager at Navius, she leads diverse projects for clients across various sectors in Canada. She oversees Navius’ Quarterly Market Outlook for Canada’s low carbon fuel markets and has a deep understanding of Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations and BC’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Prior to joining Navius, Aurora was a Research Assistant at the University of British Columbia. She holds a Masters of Environmental Economics and Climate Change from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of International Economics from the University of British Columbia.
About the Presentation:
Exploring the Unknown Unknowns: BC’s Low Carbon Fuels Market Under Uncertainty
The demand and supply of low carbon fuels in BC is largely shaped by policy. A key driver in this market is BC’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which came into effect in 2010. Other policies that influence this market and interact with the LCFS include carbon pricing, zero emission vehicle mandates, the Clean Fuel Regulations, and policy in the U.S. However, the future of these policies is uncertain. In this presentation, we will take you on a modeling journey using scenarios from our in-house energy-economy model, gTech, to explore how potential changes to these policies could impact BC’s low-carbon fuels market.
About Navius Research Inc:
Navius informs decision-making on energy and environmental policy through quantitative modeling, assessing the economic and environmental impacts of climate and energy policies. The firm provides impartial analysis, using data-driven insights to evaluate policy effectiveness. With a focus on clear insight, Navius translates complex findings into accessible and actionable knowledge.
About the West Coast Bioenergy Guild
The objective is for attendees to share knowledge and develop relationships. This foundation will accelerate the sector.
Established in 2009, the Guild is a monthly social gathering in the bioenergy/cleantech sector. A key opinion leader from the bioenergy/cleantech sector is invited to share their insights to enrich the community. Examples of previous Special Guests include Jack Saddler (UBC-Forestry), Don Roberts (Nawitka Capital), Paul Austin (Fort Capital), and Ken Shields (Conifex Timber).
For online events, the introduction commences at 11:00 AM PT, followed by a presentation by the Special Guest and a question-and-answer session. The event concludes at 12:00 PM PT.
Do you have a recommendation for a Special Guest at the West Coast Bioenergy Guild? BCBN is accepting endorsements for individuals who are passionate about the bioeconomy and have insights to share. Recommendations can be made below.
The monthly event provides a relaxed atmosphere to share ideas, learn, and expand networks. The event is open to the general public, free to attend, and an opportunity to see a real-time presentation by a key opinion leader in the bioenergy sector. For further information and updates, please request to join our Linkedin Group, or join the mailing list through our Newsletter signup.
Past Presentations
Presentation topic: “Pathways to Decarbonize Canadian Propane”
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Presentation topic: “Unlocking Nature’s Energy: Reinventing Biofuels and Sustainable Materials”
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Presentation topic: “US Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge”
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Presentation topic: “Low-Carbon Fuel Policy: What Have We Learned Along the Way?”
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Presentation topic: “The Impending Agricultural Residue Biomass Rush”
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Presentation topic: “Parkland coprocessing and how we move ideas forward against the normal human resistance to change: Vol. II”
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Presentation topic: “State of Play: Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations”
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Presentation topic: “Applying life cycle assessment (LCA) to understanding the environmental impacts of bioenergy systems: What can we learn from the current practices?”
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Presentation topic: “Campus heating: Carbon challenges”
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Presentation topic: “Parkland coprocessing and how we move ideas forward against the normal human resistance to change”
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Presentation topic: “Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Conference – making new relationships with Canada”
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Presentation topic: “BC Transportation Energy from 2010 to 2035”
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Dr. Mahmood Ebadian, and Dr. Mohsen Mandegari
Presentation topic: “Decarbonizing the Canadian Rail Sector; with a focus on bio-based diesel and the opportunities and challenges”
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Presentation topic: “Bioenergy Development Opportunities in Canada and the IEA Roadmap ‘Net Zero Emissions by 2050’”
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Presentation topic: “How Do We Decarbonize Long Distance Transport During/After COVID-19?”
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Presentation topic: “Canola as a Feedstock for Low Carbon Fuels”
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Presentation topic: “Introduction to the B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard”
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Presentation topic: ” FPInnovations: Accelerating the Bioeconomy’s Growth as a Solution to Greenhouse Gases”
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Presentation topic: “Federal Clean Fuel Standard: Opportunities and Challenges for Non-fossil Clean Fuel Sectors”
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Presentation Topic: “Bioenergy’s Role in Low Carbon Buildings of the Future”
Presentation Description: The presentation highlighted options to lower carbon heat in B.C. such as renewable gas, biomass fuels and other bioheat projects.
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Presentation Topic: “Low Carbon Policies – Adapting the Transportation Fuel Infrastructure”
Presentation Description: The presentation described the role of Canadian climate policies, and outlined how adaptation of the existing energy infrastructure will be key in meeting consumer needs while avoiding unintended consequences.
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Presentation Topic: “The Changing Face of the Bioeconomy”
Presentation Description: The presentation described adapting industrial symbiosis for the bioeconomy, and related the bioeconomy to competitiveness, climate change, and the circular economy. The presentation also addressed value chain gaps to maximize the potential for long-term bioeconomy competitiveness,
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