Biomass-Fired Power Generation Workshop
“Biomass Power in Canada Exploring Options”
March 30 - April 1, 2010 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Prince George Hotel in downtown Halifax (1725 Market St.)
Biomass-fired power generation is becoming a hot topic in Canada, especially in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. Different power generation options are being considered: co-firing of coal and woodchips in Nova Scotia; conversion of coal plants to pellet fuels in Ontario; power generation using gasification in British Columbia; and expanded cogeneration systems at industrial facilities, big and small, across Canada.
The Canadian Bioenergy Association (CanBio) is holding a national workshop in Halifax, Nova Scotia for power utility managers, community leaders, government energy departments, consulting engineers, forest companies, academics and equipment suppliers.
The workshop will present different approaches to biomass-fired power generation that are being studied, considered, and implemented by the utilities and private enterprises across Canada. We will kick things off with a reception and keynote address on the evening of March 30, 2010 followed by an all day workshop on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
The workshop will also explore the critical issue of sustainable harvesting guidelines and practices, with the latest data available, and also wood supply strategies for efficient and economic fuel supply, and different fuel options, including mill waste, woodchips, pellets, and bio-oil.
The workshop will be followed by an optional tour to the Brooklyn Power biomass-fired power plant. For more information, click here to download the agenda.
Accommodation
We have a block of rooms set aside at the Prince George Hotel in the heart of downtown Halifax for the special price of $125/night. To get this special price, click here and enter the following:
Group ID: 29745
Password:37010060
Tour
On Thursday, April 1, we will be visiting Brooklyn Power's biomass-fired power plant, as well as several other sites still to be determined. The cost of the tour is $85. Space is limited, so register today.
Registration
The cost of registering for the conference is $275, and MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS. You can register online, or download a registration form and fax or mail it in.
For more information, including info on sponsorship opportunities, please contact.
Noam Sugarman
info@canbio.ca
Tel: 705-472-2280 Fax; 705-472-2290