West Coast Bioenergy Guild
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It is our pleasure to invite you to attend West Coast Bioenergy Guild, hosted by BC Bioenergy Network!
BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) invites you to attend the June in person West Coast Bioenergy Guild with Special Guest: Dr. Michael Rensing, President of MJ Rensing Consulting Inc.
Dr. Rensing will be presenting about BC Transportation Energy from 2010 to 2035.
This Guild will take place in person in downtown Vancouver on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023.
Join us for this special social networking event at Devil’s Elbow Ale & Smokehouse.
The doors open at 5 PM and the presentation starts at 6 PM.
About the Special Guest:
As the Executive Director of the Low Carbon Fuels Branch in the Electricity and Alternative Energy Division at the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation, Dr. Michael Rensing led the development of BC’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). This program has been responsible for approximately 30% of the emission reductions achieved by the province of British Columbia, making it one of the most successful low-carbon fuel programs in North America.
Michael is the 2021 recipient of the BC Bioenergy Sector “Champion” Award for outstanding leadership and contribution to the bioenergy sector in BC. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Victoria and was a part of the British Columbia public service for 20 years. Currently, Michael is President of MJ Rensing Consulting Inc., a one-person consulting company created to enable Michael to provide strategic advice and guidance to companies seeking to understand low carbon opportunities and to build the expertise to prosper in the new low carbon economy as it develops.
About the Presentation: “BC Transportation Energy from 2010 to 2035”
Michael will present a summary of the BC LCFS performance to date as well as his views of how the BC transportation energy mix will evolve over the next decade. Electrification of the light-duty fleet will have a significant impact on the use of gasoline, but there will continue to be strong demand for low carbon biofuels well into the future.
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About the West Coast Bioenergy Guild:
Objective: The objective is for attendees to share knowledge and develop relationships. This foundation will accelerate the sector.
Background: 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. Previous Special Guests include Jack Saddler (UBC-Forestry), Don Roberts (Nawitka Capital), Paul Austin (Fort Capital), and Ken Shields (Conifex Timber) to name a few.
Audience: The Guild is aimed at passionate people in the bioenergy/cleantech sector in BC. Students are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to invite colleagues.
Format: Introductions start at 11:00 AM, followed by a presentation by the Special Guest for about 30 minutes. After the presentation, there will be time for questions and group discussion. The event finishes at 12 PM.
The event is aimed at creating a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere to share ideas, learn about new projects and expand networks. The West Coast Bioenergy Guild will meet monthly, and each event will feature a different Guest Speaker. We would love for those interested to join us at the Guild Event for some insights into the sustainable energy sector. For further information and updates, please request to join our Linkedin Group, or join the mailing list through our Website Sign Up Page.
Past Presentations:
January 10th, 2023: Ian Thomson, President, Advanced Biofuels Canada
Presentation topic: “Biofuels in Canada: A Decade of Progress & Policies for the Next Decade of Growth”
View presentation here.
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December 13th, 2022: Gurminder Minhas, Managing Director, Performance BioFilaments Inc
Presentation topic: “Opportunities for forest based biomaterials”
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November 15th, 2022: Perry Eddy, Senior Investment Analyst, Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Presentation topic: “SIF 101”
View presentation here. Supplemental Q&A document here.
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September 13th, 2022: Dr. Scott Renneckar, Professor and Program Director, University of British Columbia, Department of Wood Science
Presentation topic: “Tomorrow’s Workforce for the Bioeconomy”
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July 14th, 2022: Jared Girman, Director of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives, West Coast Reduction Ltd.
Presentation topic: “West Coast Reduction and Bioenergy Feedstock Supply”
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June 14th, 2022: Dr. Mahmood Ebadian, Research Lead and Dr. Mohsen Mandegari, Program Lead, BC-SMART
Presentation topic: “Decarbonizing the Canadian Rail Sector; with a focus on bio-based diesel and the opportunities and challenges”
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April 20th, 2022: Oshada Mendis, Deputy Director, Clean Fuels Portfolio, Natural Resources Canada
Presentation topic: “Bioenergy Development Opportunities in Canada and the IEA Roadmap ‘Net Zero Emissions by 2050’”
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November 23rd, 2021: Stefan Muller, President of Vyterra Renewables; and Senior Vice President, Project Engineering at Ensyn Corporation
Presentation Topic: “Accelerating Decarbonization”
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September 14th, 2021: Jennifer Littlejohns, Program Director, Advanced Clean Energy at National Research Council Canada
Presentation Topic: “Opportunities in Advanced Clean Energy from Negative Value Wastes in Canada”
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July 13th, 2021: Mark Kirby, President and CEO of the Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association (CHFCA)
Presentation Topic: “The Canadian Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector”
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May 11th, 2021: Dr. Brett McLeod, Pacific Regional Outreach Coordinator, Western Pacific Region, Scientific Research and Experimental Design (SR&ED) Division – Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Presentation Topic: “The SR&ED Tax Incentive Program”
Due to copyright restrictions, the presentation slides and recording are not available for distribution.
April 13th, 2021: David Bennett, Director, Renewable Gas and Low Carbon Fuels for FortisBC Energy Inc.
Presentation Topic: “FortisBC Renewable Gas Program Overview, Rethinking BC’s Energy Future”
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December 16th, 2020: Michael Wolinetz, Partner at Navius Research Inc.
Presentation topic: “Highlights from the Biofuels in Canada Project”
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November 4th, 2020: Chantale Despres, Director of Sustainability at Canadian National Railway
Presentation topic: “How Do We Decarbonize Long Distance Transport During/After COVID-19?”
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October 14th, 2020: Chris Vervaet, Executive Director at Canadian Oilseeds Processors’ Association
Presentation topic: “Canola as a Feedstock for Low Carbon Fuels”
View presentation here.
September 16th, 2020: Don O’Connor, Owner at S&T Squared Consultants Inc and Renewables & Environment Consultant
Presentation topic: “GHGenius Version 5.01”
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August 12th, 2020: Anna Ringsred, Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Low Carbon Fuels Branch
Presentation topic: “Introduction to the B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard”
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July 8th, 2020: Dr. Warren Mabee, Associate Dean and Director, School of Policy Studies, Queen’s University
Presentation topic: “Circular Bioeconomies for a Greener Future”
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June 9th, 2020: Stéphane Renou, President and CEO at FPInnovations
Presentation topic: ” FPInnovations: Accelerating the Bioeconomy’s Growth as a Solution to Greenhouse Gases”
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May 13th, 2020: Ian Thomson, President at Advanced Biofuels Canada
Presentation topic: “Federal Clean Fuel Standard: Opportunities and Challenges for Non-fossil Clean Fuel Sectors”
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April 15th, 2020: David Dubois, Manager of Business Development at Fink Machine Inc.
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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March 11th, 2020: Anna Stukas – Vice President, Business Development at Carbon Engineering
Presentation Topic: “What does ‘Net Zero’ Really Mean?”
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February 5th, 2020: David Schick – Vice President, Western Division for the Canadian Fuels Association
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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December 11th, 2019: Dr. Paul Stuart, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique-Montréal, and Principal at EnVertis Consulting
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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