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Biomass
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Manitoba Switch Grass Conference February 2, 2006
The Potential for Biomass Energy Crop Production in Canada - Presentation of Roger Samson, Executive Director of Resource Efficient Agricultural Production Canada (REAP), a charitable organization working to research and develop ecological solutions to challenges in energy, fibre and food production.
Interview with Roger Samson - February 17 article from the Frontier Centre for Public Policy that interviews Roger Samson, who believes perennial grasses are poised to become the largest new renewable energy source for the industrial and developing world.
Switchgrass the 'Oil' of the Prairies - February 17 article from the Winnipeg Free Press about switch grass in Manitoba.
The Grass Station - February 11 article reprinted from the New York Times about switch grass and its mention in the US President's State of the Union address.
Biomass Conference - February 9 article in Farmer's Independent Weekly newsletter that describes the February 2 conference in Portage la Prairie co-sponsored by ManSEA on biomass. The following pages of the same newsletter provide additional information: page 2, page 3, page 4 and page 9.
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UK Biomass Strategy - This May, 2007 strategy, published with the Government’s Energy White Paper1, meets the commitment made in the Energy Review (2006) and in the Government’s response to the 2005 Biomass Task Force Report and brings together current UK Government policies on biomass for energy, transport and industry. (3.7 MB)
St. Laurent Warms to Biomass - St. Laurent is considering the Vidir biomass system to heat many of its public buildings (the biomass article from the March 22, 2007 Manitoba Co-operator starts on the second page of the link). PDF file is 872 KB. See also this
editorial in the March 29, 2007 Manitoba Co-operator on the same topic.
The Potential for Grass Biofuel Pellets - This paper makes the case that the easiest way to move biomass energy ahead in North America
in the future is to focus on the development of pelletized grass biofuels as an ecological
substitute for high-grade energy forms such as oil, natural gas and electricity in heat-related
energy applications.
Biomass Task Force Report from the UK - This report describes how biomass renewable heat can effectively and efficiently save carbon and help deliver the climate change
agenda at a cost which compares favourably to many of the other options. (October 2005)
Resource Efficient Agricultural Production (REAP) - REAP is a research, consulting and international development organization that focuses on creating ecological solutions for food, fibre and energy production challenges.
Switchgrass Pellet Stove - A technology developed by REAP (see above) that provides a low-cost fuel source for heating.
Pelletized Biofuels - An Opportunity for Manitoba - A November, 2003 paper on biomass published by the Frontier Centre on Public Policy.
Vidir Biomass - A Manitoba firm's innovative biomass conversion system called Vidir Biomass Greenhouse Gas Displacement System extracts heat energy from biomass.
10 Ideas for Reducing Greenhouse Gases - A free market think tank approach to greenhouse gas reduction.
Show Me Energy Cooperative - Show Me Energy Cooperative is a farmer-producer owned cooperative organized to produce alternative fuels from renewable biomass inputs.
BC's Wood Pellet Bonanza - Article from January 23, 2007 National post describing BC's wood pellet potential.
Water Quality Management Conference February 13, 2006
Phosphorus Loss from Agricultural Land: Understanding the Processes and Developing Beneficial Management Practices - Presented by Andrew Sharpley of the US Department of Agriculture, University Park, Pennsylvania. (7 MB PDF file)
- Video (hosted by Frontier Center for Public Policy)
Phosphorus Retention in Vegetative Buffer Strips - Presented by Steve Sheppard and Jeff Long of ECOMatters, Inc. (2 MB PDF file)
Phosphorus Loss in Manitoba: Processes and Beneficial Management Practices - Presented by Dr. Don Flaten, Department of Soil Science, University of Manitoba. (3 MB PDF file)
- Video (hosted by Frontier Center for Public Policy)
Water Quality Management Zones for Nutrients: A Proposed Regulation Under the Water Protection Act - Presented by Dwight Williamson, Director, Water Science and Management Branch, Manitoba Water Stewardship. (16 MB PDF file)
Water Quality Management: Nutrient Research and Biomass Production - Presented by Dr. Eric Bibeau, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, Manitoba Hydro/NSERC Chair in Alternative Energy. (4 MB PDF file)
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