2nd Biomass Heat Networking Forum:
Growing the Value Chain for
Agriculture and Rural Biomass Heat Businesses
Monday, March 8, 2010
Hilton London Ontario
BIOMASS FUELS – ENERGETIC GROWTH SECTOR
Solid biomass fuels present significant opportunities for meeting our thermal heating needs. Biomass feedstocks from crop residues and dedicated biomass crops could meet a significant portion of the demand for heating requirements, especially in rural Ontario. Biomass fuels are renewable, carbon neutral, and mitigate greenhouse gases. They also contribute to economic sustainability.
BIOMASS HEAT POTENTIAL IN ONTARIO
The 2nd Annual Biomass Heat Networking Forum is an excellent occasion for all stakeholders – agricultural producers, technology providers, utilities, rural municipalities and all levels of government – to discuss and explore the challenges, but more importantly, the opportunities for a biomass heat industry in Ontario.
The Biomass Heat Networking Forum will bring together domestic and international organizations that recognize the opportunities that exist to develop a new and exciting bioheat industry to that meets current and future demands for economical and environmentally sustainable heating in Ontario. The Forum is your opportunity - - not only to identify what needs to be done, but to also explore business opportunities and partnerships that will benefit your business and foster growth in this evolving industry.
Preliminary Agenda
| 8:00 - 9:00am | Registration |
| 9:00 - 9:15am | Welcome and Introductions Co-chairs: Ian McDonald & Jim Todd, OMAFRA |
| 9:15 - 10:15am | BioCrop Production - Research Results from University of Guelph Perennial Biomass Crops: Dr. Bill Deen, University of Guelph - US Experience with Biocrops: Glenn Kenny, Ernst Seeds - Ontario On-farm Experience with Growing Switchgrass: Kurt Vanclief, Willowlee Sod Farms Inc. - Discussion |
| 10:15 - 10:30am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00am | BioCrop Processing Methods - Introduction: Ted Cowan, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, - Ontario Crop-based Densification Plant, Ian Moncrieff, Canadian Biofuel, Springford, On - Developing a Biomass Densification System for the Farm or Business, Kevin Riley, Buskirk Engineering, Ossian, IN - The Field to Factory: Biomass Densification and Processing Opportunities, Joy Agnew, PAMI Applied Bioenergy Centre, Humboldt, SK - Discussion |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:15pm | Biomass Combustion for Energy Options - Small to Medium Scale Heating Systems for Thermal and Hot Water: Brandelle Biosystems (speaker TBD) - Small Scale Electrical Generation from Biomass: Gary Spence, Total Energy - Large Scale Electrical Generation from Biomass: Nicolle Butcher, Ontario Power Generation - Implications of Crop Biomass Combustion: Irene Coyle, Natural Resources Canada - Discussion |
| 2:15 - 2:30pm | Refreshment Break |
| 2:30 - 4:00pm | Energy and Fibre Markets for Biomass and Policy Implications - Matt McLean, SOBIN - Roger Sampson, REAP Canada - Warren Maybee, Queens University - Discussion |
| 4:00 - 4:30pm | Logistics in a Biomass Industry - Model for Estimating Logistical Constraints and Costs: Jake DeBruyn, OMAFRA - What are the Logistical Hurdles: Patrick Girouard, Agronovita Inc. |
| 4:30 - 4:50pm | Open Discussion |
| 4:50 - 5:00pm | Closing Remarks - Ian McDonald, OMAFRA |
