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APAO Leads at the 2012 Growing the Margins and Canadian Farm and Food Biogas Conferences and Exhibition

The association was actively engaged in this year’s Growing the Margins and Canadian Farm and Food Biogas Conferences and Exhibition. The Biogas Association (as the APAO) was at the forefront during the welcoming plenary; chairing technical sessions; presenting on industry perspectives, biogas growth potential and the FIT review; as well as tending a booth in the exhibition, which displayed our biogas video, sample newsletter and biogas fact sheets. A resounding applause to the GTM team, with incredible support from volunteers in the sector, who collectively delivered yet another great event.

• The Political FIT for Biogas
• Ontario Biogas Outlook

OEB Renewable Natural Gas Proceeding

The renewable natural gas application before the Ontario Energy Board is proceeding, with a slight delay. Utilities have now responded to all the questions posed by intervenors in the proceeding. The original application, and the additional evidence submitted in response to the questions, can be found at the link below. The application is EB 2011-0242. The APAO asked nine sets of questions, and the answers can be found on the document on that webpage filed February 29.  Answers to our interrogatories start on page 147 of the document.

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OEB Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity (RRFE)

The Biogas Association has been deemed eligible for cost recovery in the OEB’s “Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity Distributor and Transmitters” proceeding, led by the Ontario Energy Board (files EB-2010-0377; EB-2010-0378; EB-2010-0379; EB-2011-0043; EB-2011-0004).  Initial stakeholder consultation sessions have and will continue to take place at the end of March. The Biogas Association will continue to keep members informed regarding these proceedings.

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News

Proposed Amendments to Renewable Energy Approval

The Ministry of Environment published its proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Approval (REA), which have been posted for 45-day public review and comment. Proposed changes to O.Reg.359/09 can be accessed here.

Technical discussion papers have also been posted for Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) that would provide simplified permitting for on-farm anaerobic digestion electricity generation.

Government Announces FIT Review Results

The Biogas Association welcomes the delivery of the first review of the FIT program and applauds the Government of Ontario’s steadfast commitment to forge a secure development path for the Biogas generated renewable energy alternative in Ontario (see attached press release).

Agriculture Minister Tours Biogas Project

The Honorable Ted McMeekin toured an on-farm biogas facility on March 23rd at Clovermead Farms near Guelph, Ontario. The Minister and his staff were greeted by the owners of the dairy farm, Bruce, Deborah and Korb Whale, along with Directors of the Biogas Association. The tour consisted of a walk around the anaerobic digester, a description of the various components and connection with the farm, and a summary of the development path. The event was an opportunity for the Minister and media to gain an appreciation and understanding of how biogas works to create jobs, bolster the rural economy and add diversity to the farm community.  Minister McMeekin encouraged the Biogas Association to keep sharing the ‘good news’ story for all: for farmers, for municipalities, for food processors and for the sustainability of the quality of life and environment of all Ontarians.

Events

OWMA AD 101

This one day workshop is offered on March 27^th through the Ontario Waste Management Association as a part of their professional development workshops for members. It will focus on increasing the knowledge of compost industry practitioners in the area of Anaerobic Digestion, provide an overview of AD, current operations, sciences and applications.  Speaking guests include representatives from the Biogas Association, Yield Energy, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Environment.

Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum

The Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum is the must-attend gathering for all the key players striving to create successful projects and businesses through the Ontario FIT scheme including FIT contract holders, developers, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, industry bodies and government. The year`s event takes place following the FIT review and offers the first opportunity to examine the much anticipated outcomes and discuss the next steps for renewable energy in Ontario. It includes a full-day stream on bioenergy featuring leading biogas and biomass developers, FIT policy administrators, government representatives and project finance experts discussing the challenges for bioenergy under FIT and the steps for building a successful bioenergy industry in the province.

Link: www.ontariofitforum.com

Got Manure? Enhancing Environmental and Economic Sustainability

AgSTAR is co-hosting a conference with Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY Program, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service on March 27-28, 2012 in Syracuse-Liverpool, New York. The conference will include technical presentations on a variety of topics related to anaerobic digestion and expanded networking events. Also planned is a tour of local anaerobic digestion systems

http://www.epa.gov/agstar/news-events/events/conference12_reg.html

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