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The Fuel of Life
November 29- December 11, 2011 at Brookfield Place, Toronto
In partnership with OSEA, Photosensitive, a not-for-profit collective of professional photographers, have focused on energy as the theme of November’s upcoming show. One hundred of Canada’s best photographers will raise awareness of renewable energy (including biogas) through this exhibition. For more information…
November 29- December 11, 2011 at Brookfield Place, Toronto
In partnership with OSEA, Photosensitive, a not-for-profit collective of professional photographers, have focused on energy as the theme of November’s upcoming show. One hundred of Canada’s best photographers will raise awareness of renewable energy (including biogas) through this exhibition. For more information…
1st Philippine International BioEnergy Conference
Manila, Philippines
Participants from farming, plant producer, investment, financing and academic groups will have the opportunity to discuss:
• A best practice approach to biofuels and biomass
• Opportunities and challenges
• Critical aspects of the Philippine bioenergy industry
• Investment in the Philippine bioenergy industry More…
January 12-13, 2012
Manila, Philippines
Participants from farming, plant producer, investment, financing and academic groups will have the opportunity to discuss:
• A best practice approach to biofuels and biomass
• Opportunities and challenges
• Critical aspects of the Philippine bioenergy industry
• Investment in the Philippine bioenergy industry More…
Introduction to Biogas – APAO Webinar
APAO will be holding a webinar on January 19, from 12:00-1:30PM, at no cost, to provide participants with information on whether biogas would be a good fit for their farming operation. Subjects to be discussed include:
• Introduction to biogas, the technology, and benefits
• Examples of working Ontario projects
• Financial overview and financing options
• What’s stopping you? A look at a few considerations
• Size matters
• Connecting to the grid
• Environmental approvals
• Planning with safety in mind
• An overview of co-ops
• Time for questions and answers
Participants may register here.
January 19, 2012
Online
APAO will be holding a webinar on January 19, from 12:00-1:30PM, at no cost, to provide participants with information on whether biogas would be a good fit for their farming operation. Subjects to be discussed include:
• Introduction to biogas, the technology, and benefits
• Examples of working Ontario projects
• Financial overview and financing options
• What’s stopping you? A look at a few considerations
• Size matters
• Connecting to the grid
• Environmental approvals
• Planning with safety in mind
• An overview of co-ops
• Time for questions and answers
Participants may register here.
Biogas News and Opportunities - APAO Webinar
APAO will be holding a webinar on Thursday, January 26 from 12:00-1:30PM, at no cost, to inform participants on biogas industry developments and help them plan for the future. The webinar will include:
• A short video introduction
• A biogas strategy for Ontario
• How much energy can we get from biogas?
• Role of municipalities, food processors
• What the Ontario government is saying about biogas
• FIT price review
• Environmental approvals – process to streamline applications
• Grid connections update
• Time for questions and answers
Participants may register here.
January 26, 2012
Online
APAO will be holding a webinar on Thursday, January 26 from 12:00-1:30PM, at no cost, to inform participants on biogas industry developments and help them plan for the future. The webinar will include:
• A short video introduction
• A biogas strategy for Ontario
• How much energy can we get from biogas?
• Role of municipalities, food processors
• What the Ontario government is saying about biogas
• FIT price review
• Environmental approvals – process to streamline applications
• Grid connections update
• Time for questions and answers
Participants may register here.
2012 Agri-energy Forum
The annual Agri-Energy Forum will be held at the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford, B.C to discuss topics including anaerobic digestion, renewable energy support programs and project financing.
January 26-27, 2011
Abbotsford, British Columbia
The annual Agri-Energy Forum will be held at the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford, B.C to discuss topics including anaerobic digestion, renewable energy support programs and project financing. More…
Renewable Energy Investment & Grid Development Strategy Conference – Jan 30-31, 2012
The Canadian Institute’s Energy Group – January 30-31, 2012
Toronto
The Canadian Institute’s Energy Group will be holding a conference on Renewable Energy Investment and Grid Development Strategy on January 30 to 31, to discuss:
• The latest policy and project updates concerning Ontario’s green energy landscape
• Strategies to integrate the growing renewable energy supply into T & D grids – Understand how the existing infrastructure will have to adapt
• How to secure financing for all stages of municipal, community and Aboriginal renewable energy projects
• First-hand, industry perspectives on successfully navigating Ontario’s Feed-in-Tariff and project approval programs
• Effective stakeholder engagement strategies to increase public awareness and move projects forward efficiently
• Innovations in smart grids, energy storage and renewable generation technologies that will facilitate the success of our power system in the years to come.
The Canadian Institute’s Energy Group – January 30-31, 2012
Toronto
The Canadian Institute’s Energy Group will be holding a conference on Renewable Energy Investment and Grid Development Strategy on January 30 to 31, to discuss:
• The latest policy and project updates concerning Ontario’s green energy landscape
• Strategies to integrate the growing renewable energy supply into T & D grids – Understand how the existing infrastructure will have to adapt
• How to secure financing for all stages of municipal, community and Aboriginal renewable energy projects
• First-hand, industry perspectives on successfully navigating Ontario’s Feed-in-Tariff and project approval programs
• Effective stakeholder engagement strategies to increase public awareness and move projects forward efficiently
• Innovations in smart grids, energy storage and renewable generation technologies that will facilitate the success of our power system in the years to come.
GTM & Canadian Farm and Food Biogas Conferences and Exhibitions
The annual GTM and Biogas Conferences and Exhibitions will once again be held this year, following the success of their 2009 and 2010 conferences. The GTM will explore new technological, operating, policy, regulatory, financial and other challenges and opportunities facing farms and related industries while the Biogas Conference will provide information on new research and technologies, projects and programs including opportunities to use off-farm source organics. More…
March 5-6, 2012
London, Ontario
The annual GTM and Biogas Conferences and Exhibitions will once again be held this year, following the success of their 2009 and 2010 conferences. The GTM will explore new technological, operating, policy, regulatory, financial and other challenges and opportunities facing farms and related industries while the Biogas Conference will provide information on new research and technologies, projects and programs including opportunities to use off-farm source organics. More…
APAO’s Annual General Meeting
Save the date for APAO’s annual meeting to be held on March 6, 2012 in London, Ontario (coincident with GTM/Biogas conferences). This event will present a great opportunity to network, see our growth potential and profile your business through sponsorship of your member association. Contact us today for more information.
March 6, 2012
London, Ontario
Save the date for APAO’s annual meeting to be held on March 6, 2012 in London, Ontario (coincident with GTM/Biogas conferences). This event will present a great opportunity to network, see our growth potential and profile your business through sponsorship of your member association. Contact us today for more information.
Seventh AgSTAR National Conference: Got manure? Enhancing Environmental and Economical Sustainability
March 27-29, 2012
Syracuse, New York
Registration is now open for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s AgSTAR annual conference, which will take place in Syracuse, NY. AgSTAR is pleased to be co-hosting this year’s 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. The event will be held in conjunction with a trade show organized by PRO-DAIRY at the Holiday Inn Syracuse-Liverpool, New York, on March 27-28, 2012. 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 that will take place on Thursday, March 29. More…
March 27-29, 2012
Syracuse, New York
Registration is now open for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s AgSTAR annual conference, which will take place in Syracuse, NY. AgSTAR is pleased to be co-hosting this year’s 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. The event will be held in conjunction with a trade show organized by PRO-DAIRY at the Holiday Inn Syracuse-Liverpool, New York, on March 27-28, 2012. 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 that will take place on Thursday, March 29. More…
Farm to Fuel Biomethane Project
APAO was successful in receiving federal government support to prepare a developer’s guide to biomethane production. This project will compile information related to technology, financing, feedstock mapping, policy and protocols through research and stakeholder consultation in a manner that frames a new market opportunity for biogas and informs interested parties of the development pathway. Funding for this project has been provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Ontario, this program is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Program.
APAO was successful in receiving federal government support to prepare a developer’s guide to biomethane production. This project will compile information related to technology, financing, feedstock mapping, policy and protocols through research and stakeholder consultation in a manner that frames a new market opportunity for biogas and informs interested parties of the development pathway. Funding for this project has been provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). In Ontario, this program is delivered by the Agricultural Adaptation Program.
FIT Program Two-Year Review – APAO Input
APAO has collected input from members and industry stakeholders and met with Deputy Minister Fareed Amin on November 29th to present changes to FIT that will help grow and strengthen the biogas industry. As APAO pulls together our final submission materials, additional input from members will be accepted until December 7th and can be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
APAO has collected input from members and industry stakeholders and met with Deputy Minister Fareed Amin on November 29th to present changes to FIT that will help grow and strengthen the biogas industry. As APAO pulls together our final submission materials, additional input from members will be accepted until December 7th and can be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Call for Nominations – APAO Board of Directors
APAO is currently taking in nominations for the 2012 Board of Directors. If you have an interest, or know of someone in the biogas industry that will add value to your leadership team, please forward nominations to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Note that representation from the following membership categories are available: owners/operators of biogas systems, banks/financial institutions, and technology suppliers. This is a critical time for our industry, and we look forward to working with a dynamic, growth-oriented Board of Directors in 2012/2013.
APAO is currently taking in nominations for the 2012 Board of Directors. If you have an interest, or know of someone in the biogas industry that will add value to your leadership team, please forward nominations to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Note that representation from the following membership categories are available: owners/operators of biogas systems, banks/financial institutions, and technology suppliers. This is a critical time for our industry, and we look forward to working with a dynamic, growth-oriented Board of Directors in 2012/2013.
OEB Intervenor Status – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Application
APAO has been approved intervenor status on the joint Enbridge and Union Gas applications for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to the Ontario Energy Board. We are currently reviewing all materials and reaching out to members and key stakeholders, where appropriate, to prepare for the hearing process and looking for alignment with other intervenors where possible.
APAO has been approved intervenor status on the joint Enbridge and Union Gas applications for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to the Ontario Energy Board. We are currently reviewing all materials and reaching out to members and key stakeholders, where appropriate, to prepare for the hearing process and looking for alignment with other intervenors where possible.
UK Parliaments Approve Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme
The UK has approved a Renewable Heat Incentive scheme that takes into consideration biogas, among other technologies.
UK Parliaments Approve Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011
The UK has approved a Renewable Heat Incentive scheme that takes into consideration biogas, among other technologies.
UK Parliaments Approve Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011
Optimizing Anaerobic Digestion for Increased Performance and Biogas Production
Water Environment Association of Ontario’s Influents Magazine – Fall 2011
By Dr. Bill Barber
Barber discusses the place of anaerobic digestion in the water industry; how facilities are upgrading to include cogeneration to generate electricity and heat. Barber delves into how certain methods can be looked on to optimize performance such as ‘black-box’ technologies, adjusting the number of parameters, and presents a model based on actual plant performance and bacteriological kinetics to quantify the influence of a number of possible parameters. More (pdf)
Water Environment Association of Ontario’s Influents Magazine – Fall 2011
By Dr. Bill Barber
Barber discusses the place of anaerobic digestion in the water industry; how facilities are upgrading to include cogeneration to generate electricity and heat. Barber delves into how certain methods can be looked on to optimize performance such as ‘black-box’ technologies, adjusting the number of parameters, and presents a model based on actual plant performance and bacteriological kinetics to quantify the influence of a number of possible parameters. More (pdf)
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