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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) provides information, research and technology and policies and programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for growth.

The Canadian Biomass Innovation Network (CBIN) coordinates the Federal Government’s interdepartmental Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) activities in the area of bioenergy, biofuels, industrial bio products and bio processes. Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Research and Development/(NRCan-OERD) is the Government of Canada’s coordinator of energy RD&D activities, which include managing and funding CBIN.

Canada Business Network is a Government of Canada information service for businesses and start-up entrepreneurs in Canada. It reduces the complexity and burden of dealing with various levels of government by serving as a single point of access for federal/provincial and territorial government services, programs and regulatory requirements for business. The Website provides sections on starting a business, financing, taxes, human resources, exporting, importing, research and statistics, government contracts and tenders, innovation and regulations.

The Concierge Service is where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to innovate, will find support to identify and access relevant government resources, including funding programs. The Government of Canada has mandated the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to deliver the Concierge Service.

The Concierge Service is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help SMEs identify and access the most appropriate business innovation assistance and programs and reflects the Government’s aim of bringing services from various departments and organizations together in a way that collectively responds to SME challenges.

Directory of Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Programs in Canada provides information on the efficiency and alternative energy programs of the Government of Canada, provincial and territorial governments, major electric and gas utilities and companies and major municipalities in Canada.

From Canada to the rest of the world, we offer services to help Canadians in the international marketplace.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada’s innovation performance, increase Canada’s share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

The National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program is designed to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises meet the technological challenges they face in delivering new products, processes or services. Their goal is to enhance your innovation capacity, so that you may turn good ideas into profitable business lines as quickly as possible.

The Canadian Forest Service (CFS) is a science-based policy organization within Natural Resources Canada, a Government of Canada department that helps shape the important contributions of the natural resources sector to the Canadian economy, society and environment.

NRCan CanmentEnergy – Bioenergy Systems Division’s vision is to increase the share of sustainable bioenergy in Canada’s energy mix and to advance Canada’s bioenergy supply through targeted research and development in partnership with industry. We also strive to lead Canada in developing dynamic biorefineries capable of providing clean and economic bioenergy and bioproducts from Canada’s vast renewable biomass resources. We conduct a wide range of research activities from proof of concept to continuous pilot plant processes for certain technologies.

The Climate Leadership Plan is British Columbia’s next step to fight climate change. This plan highlights the first set of actions the Government is taking to help meet their 2050 emissions reduction target of 80 per cent below 2007 levels, while building a clean economy.

The BC Bioenergy Strategy will help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen long-term competitiveness and electricity self-sufficiency.

BC Hydro’s primary business activities are the generation and distribution of electricity. Transmission of that electricity is facilitated by the BC Transmission Corporation on behalf of BC Hydro and other power providers in B.C.

The British Columbia Innovation Council (BCIC) is the lead organization charged with advancing innovation and commercialization in British Columbia. BCIC is focused on accelerating the growth of BC’s science and technology communities and competitively positioning BC in the global science and technology economy in order to provide significant employment opportunities and a high standard of living for British Columbians.

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is the catalyst and facilitator for developing sustainable and competitive energy and mineral resource sectors for British Columbians.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is committed to building a strong and diverse forest sector through revitalization, while maintaining high environmental standards, to help ensure long-term jobs and economic benefits.

The Ministry’s report, “Strong Past, Bright Future: a Competitiveness Agenda for British Columbia’s Forest Sector” was released August 31, 2016.

New uses of plant materials for energy and other products could shift B.C.’s economy from one that’s dependent on fossil fuels to an economy based on renewable raw materials and energy sources.

CleanBC is a pathway to a more prosperous, balanced, and sustainable future. The goal is to grow the use of clean and renewable energy in transportation, building and industry, in rural and remote B.C., Indigenous communities, and our growing urban centres.

The Northern Trust mandate is to be a catalyst for strategic economic development at the local and regional levels to achieve its mission of helping northern BC communities create and sustain world-class industries and diversified economies.

Trade and Invest B.C. works with international enterprises to help them build strong links to the resources, skills and businesses that make British Columbia an attractive place to work and invest. They offer assistance to export-ready firms in B.C. through local support and their network of trade and investment offices around the world.

The RETScreen® Clean Energy Management Software platform enables low-carbon planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting. RETScreen Expert, an advanced premium version of the software, is available in Viewer mode completely free-of-charge.

This Software can be used to evaluate various types of transportation projects. It can investigate the viability of energy efficiency improvements in a wide range of on-road vehicle, off-road vehicle, aircraft, marine, train or other. You can find eLearnings videos Here.

The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading body for the assessment of climate change, established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic consequences.

The Department of Energy’s overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. The Department’s strategic goals to achieve the mission are designed to deliver results along five strategic themes:

  • Energy Security: Promoting America’s energy security through reliable, clean and affordable energy
  • Nuclear Security: Ensuring America’s nuclear security
  • Scientific Discovery and Innovation: Strengthening U.S. scientific discovery, economic competitiveness and improving quality of life through innovations in science and technology
  • Environmental Responsibility: Protecting the environment by providing a responsible resolution to the environmental legacy of nuclear weapons production
  • Management Excellence: Enabling the mission through sound management

Within these themes there are sixteen strategic goals which are designed to help DOE successfully achieve its mission and vision.

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Petra Srutkova​

Business and Marketing Administrator

Petra graduated from the Czech University of Life Sciences in 2016 with a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Rural Development in Tropics and Subtropics. Petra was employed by the Czech Development Agency as a grants administrator for projects in Czech Republic and partnering countries. Petra facilitated collaboration between the government, NGOs and the academic sector and supported projects that raised awareness about cooperation and capacity building. Petra’s work took her to Moldova and Zambia. As an adrenalin and safety enthusiast, Petra received instruction in “Survival training for journalist and humanitarian aid workers” organized by the Czech Armed Forces. Petra moved to Vancouver in 2019 and is enjoying Canadian nature and sports. She is passionate about travelling and animal rights. As Business and Marketing Administrator at BC Bioenergy Network, Petra manages marketing and communications, events, finances, reporting and administration.

Ralohn Hunt

Project Director

Growing up on an orchard in the Okanagan, Ralohn cultivated a strong interest for sustainability and natural systems that sparked a seven-year career as an environmental professional in the energy industry. Throughout his experience at a consultancy firm, he built a proven track record of delivering small and large-scale projects on time and within budget for over 30 clients on 50+ projects. He completed a Master of Engineering Leadership in Green Bio-Products from the University of British Columbia in 2017 and holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Calgary. As Project Director, he will support and deliver on the advancement of renewable and bio-based products through collaboration with BC Bioenergy Network’s community of businesses and innovators.

In addition to his passion for the bioeconomy and sustainability, Ralohn is an avid biker, adventurer and volunteer for a variety of personal and professional interests.

Scott Stanners

Director

Paul is a Business and Corporate Development Executive in advanced technology enabled infrastructure projects, systems, products and services.

Paul has worked throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia in private and public sectors, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Building international commercial alliances and investment relationships has been his focus while working for the Federal Government of Canada and its affiliates, in addition to executive roles with several foreign multi-nationals and Canadian corporations, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Hughes Aircraft Company, Telus and MDSI Mobile Data Systems Inc. Currently, Paul is with Fort Capital Partners, a Vancouver based boutique investment bank serving clients’ advisory and capital raising needs across a broad spectrum of industries. Prior to joining Fort Capital, Paul served as Regional Director for Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), a $1B+ foundation created by the Government of Canada focusing upon demonstration of pre-commercial technologies to deliver cleaner air, water, soil and reduction in greenhouse gases. Paul maintains a global network of corporate strategic, institutional and family office venture capital investors and government agencies and connects investors with private Canadian companies seeking growth capital.

Paul graduated from Queens University in Economics and completed an executive marketing program at UCLA. He loves living and learning in Vancouver, a leading centre for knowledge-based industries that is coupled with unsurpassed variety and access to outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest.

Scott Stanners

Director

Dr. Scott Stanners has worked for over fifteen years in bioenergy technology evaluation and investment and has grown a 4,000+ network in the bioenergy sector. Scott serves as Executive Director at BC Bioenergy Network, a not-for-profit funding agency that has invested over $20 million in first-of-its-kind bioenergy demonstrations in BC. Scott previously worked for a US-based technology marketing company and a Canadian engineering and management consulting company.

Scott is past-President of Pacific Energy Innovation Association; Managing Director of West Coast Bioenergy Guild; former Board Member at Canada, Australia & New Zealand Business Association; and Advisor at Eagle Energy. Scott has contributed as a mentor in the BC Innovation Council New Ventures Competition and Connecting Environmental Professionals, and as an interviewer for the Doctor of Medicine Program at UBC. Scott was awarded a PhD and a Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2008, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Calgary in 2000, and a professional master of Business Administration from the University of British Colombia in 2022.

David Bennett​

Director

David A. Bennett is Director, Renewable Gas and Low Carbon Fuels for FortisBC Energy Inc.
He is responsible for providing leadership to growing our renewable energy portfolio, which is a key component focused on our transition to a low-carbon future. In his former role he was responsible for all corporate and customer communications and public affairs including municipal, provincial and federal government and indigenous relations, including managing FortisBC’s consultation on its major infrastructure projects.

David has been involved in the energy industry for over 30 years, holding positions with Shell Canada, Westcoast Energy and FortisBC. During that time, his roles have included work in marketing and customer service, gas supply, business development, energy efficiency and conservation programs, public affairs and communications.
David is a Director on the Surrey Board of Trade, the Private Sector Co-Chair of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region, a member of the Executive Committee and Policy Chair of the National Electricity Roundtable and Chair of the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Victoria with a double major in economics and computer science.

Vivian Kan

Director

Vivian Kan is a Director in the Cleantech Practice at BDC Capital Inc. Vivian has over 15 years of experience in business development, structuring, risk analysis, and commercial and corporate finance. She has helped some of Canada’s top exporters and emerging global entrepreneurs in sectors ranging from cleantech, oil and gas, mining, transportation, infrastructure, light manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, forestry pulp and paper, and consumer products. Vivian holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Calgary and has completed the Certificate in Carbon Finance from the University of Toronto’s Centre for Environment.

Dave Schick

Chairperson

Dave Schick is the Vice President of the Canadian Fuels Association. He has worked in the downstream energy business for over 30 years, primarily for a major integrated oil company in a variety of government relations, marketing, systems development, planning and finance roles, including his position as the Director of Policy and External Affairs at Parkland Fuel Corporation. Dave is active in the development of environmental policy at the federal, provincial and local levels. Recent activities include technical development of the Clean Fuel Standard and evolving the B.C. Low Carbon Fuel Standard to meet CleanBC targets. He has served as chair of the B.C. Used Oil Management Association for over 11 years.