[Stoves] Bioheat Exchange - February 2021

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February 2021
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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fpage%2Fministry-natural-resources-and-forestry&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101468114%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NFfY2H0VSe8GjGc3VQ%2F2I%2FF3qkdZuX0AsXHR%2FMiskW0%3D&reserved=0> (MNRF), FPInnovations<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.fpinnovations.ca%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101478106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=W64HM16lZsYwsacVOFBJ7unCSgrYHmMI5xzPoyPEb9o%3D&reserved=0>, Natural Resources Canada<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nrcan.gc.ca%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101478106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=J%2F85bR%2BMxjt1DkcsC6p4xMW4sl6VRgTU53lYv1%2FohwI%3D&reserved=0>, and the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE)<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcribe.ca%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101478106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4awkwMgLehaJX%2FuevhjR2byrMry82Mb1WtKpUX32E0c%3D&reserved=0> are partnering to host the 6-part Solid Wood Bioheat Webinar Series<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cribe.ca%2Fresources%2Fbioheat-webinar-series%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101488105%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bgosdgNIH%2F%2FJj4ANhTMo3131AKhUQiFWuagnN99sE%2Bw%3D&reserved=0> from February 4 to March 11, 2021. The series will introduce participants to some of the main considerations and benefits of using solid woody biofuels for heating in Ontario. Weekly sessions feature bioheat experts, community and business leaders, and bioheat success stories from Ontario and across Canada. Videos are now available for the first three sessions.
The series line-up is as follows:
Remaining Session:

  *   Session 6: Canadian Success Stories – Thurs. Mar 11, 2021 – 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

Recorded Sessions:

  *   Session 1: Why Choose Bioheat<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FMn4fe43UYU4&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101488105%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mko44K%2BmyGn9eh4Vo0dLlT8tDd0QlO4i1GMvKiI%2BD%2FI%3D&reserved=0>
  *   Session 2: Solid Woody Biofuels<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FaDFxGFTvdXE&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101498097%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=EJ4I1c%2FqIp18EYerH1I0Fr9NcWrPXnb1Tma6VKMo%2BPM%3D&reserved=0>
  *   Session 3: Bioheat Combustion Systems<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FYSXjCTxcCMQ&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101498097%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2F3%2FNSDU%2B3CWSWzwZs%2BskdKs0%2FRZ%2Ficlj%2B21iGBXA8p4%3D&reserved=0>
  *   Session 4: Project Planning (recording being finalized)
  *   Session 5: Ontario Success Stories (recording being finalized)

To learn more about the speaker line-up and to find links to register, please visit the CRIBE website<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cribe.ca%2Fresources%2Fbioheat-webinar-series%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101508089%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XoZ81pA6t47ti0uRi6tyrmRXuZUcvfA0lqd4N%2BOlYNU%3D&reserved=0>:
Featured Resources
FPInnovations<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.fpinnovations.ca%2Fheres-how-the-forest-sector-can-help-mitigate-climate-change%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101508089%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=rWMgORTyOrlVGobGDFHmXfjBaAoSucV71dyeH7mGV9Y%3D&reserved=0> recently released Info Note (2020 N17), How the forest sector can help mitigate climate change.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.fpinnovations.ca%2Fen%2Fpermalink%2Ffpipub7925%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dblogpost%26utm_campaign%3D20210216gtfccresults%26utm_content%3Dtext&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101518086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2kUVeHBmZkbjD3aSIVjB4qUAxiKKa4awjj%2Bo%2BqR%2BVf4%3D&reserved=0> This information note identifies that an integrated approach leveraging the synergy between forest management actions, carbon storage in long-lived forest products and substitution in the marketplace would enable the forest sector to play an important role in the fight against climate change over the coming decades.
IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme’s<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieabioenergy.com%2Fblog%2Fpublications%2Fcampaigns-questioning-the-use-of-woody-biomass-for-energy-are-missing-key-facts%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101518086%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=U74WMAqr9p3mhIuXUhlK4ZNiSFz5b9mjQZHOQrgZ%2Fg0%3D&reserved=0> February 2021 Bulletin: Campaigns questioning the use of woody biomass for energy are missing key facts<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieabioenergy.com%2Fblog%2Fpublications%2Fcampaigns-questioning-the-use-of-woody-biomass-for-energy-are-missing-key-facts%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101528075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=EWwpumzMhMAT7UqwsbFmn5mXkensbNtSE1iLhZG9Eh8%3D&reserved=0>. There are concurrent media campaigns and publications questioning the use of woody biomass for renewable energy production. Several of them misrepresent on-the-ground forestry practise and bioenergy systems, and associate the use of woody biomass for energy with overexploitation of forests, even permanent deforestation, and “the burning of trees”.

News at a Glance
Atikokan biomass power plant helped pull NW Ontario through the cold snap<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbnewswatch.com%2Flocal-news%2Fatikokan-biomass-power-plant-helped-pull-nw-ontario-through-the-cold-snap-3448609&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101528075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=eQCxatfLU%2FOBa85WiFb4CPksQcisjQXebdo70Hepmxo%3D&reserved=0> (February 23) -  Ontario Power Generation says its biomass generating station at Atikokan did the job it's meant to do whenever there's a sudden demand for electricity in Northwestern Ontario.
Inuvik pellet project aims to turn waste cardboard into warmth<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fcanada%2Fnorth%2Finuvik-pellet-project-aims-to-turn-waste-carboard-into-warmth-1.5920336&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101538075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RdQ3oAHV%2BXRkqll7pYCP74lrTBLJqF7qCysYv%2B%2Bir5U%3D&reserved=0> (February 23) - Researchers in Inuvik, N.W.T., have hit upon a way to turn waste cardboard into a home heating fuel that can be mixed in with conventional wood pellets.
Wood innovations keep downtown Prince George buildings toasty during cold snap (<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fckpgtoday.ca%2F2021%2F02%2F20%2Fwood-innovations-keep-downtown-prince-george-buildings-toasty-during-cold-snap%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101538075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Ei%2B5Q0ZkFKG0sZWJUWykGf9ppqkEbohQdkSEwa0hSdo%3D&reserved=0>February 20) - The City of Prince George and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) say a recent cold snap proved just how effective wood can be to keep buildings warm, and energy-efficient.
Biomass Boiler Technology Heats Up<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpexecutive.com%2Fpost%2Fbiomass-boiler-technology-heats-up%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101538075%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=xu%2BV4JE2Hh2j7wcgFHyU%2BizRKRHD7C0ixqN5su9SxUA%3D&reserved=0> (February 19) - A humble material—waste sawdust—is a key to the state-of-the-art energy strategy at a doormaker’s new corporate headquarters in Denver.
WPAC Asia conference: wood pellet sector well positioned to support climate action<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca%2Fwpac-asia-conference-wood-pellet-sector-well-positioned-to-support-climate-action%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101548068%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hqgvnfHnE2co9OmcnFrRPwCoINaRH0%2FSnLLCb2RuD%2Bg%3D&reserved=0> (February 18) – Nearly 300 delegates from across Asia and North America joined the Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC)’s first-ever Asia Wood Pellet Conference, highlighting the rapid and exciting expansion of pellet production and green energy demand in Canada and key Asian markets.
MLA says N.W.T. power corporation should get into district heating business<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Fnews%2Fcanada%2Fnorth%2Fntpc-district-heating-1.5911605&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101548068%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mbBK7XjKJPuWcu3RGafReTvyMQOZfpWO33O7wDvBkxs%3D&reserved=0> (February 12) - N.W.T. MLA Rylund Johnson says he thinks the Northwest Territories Power Corporation could bring in new revenue while reducing the territory's greenhouse gas emissions by getting into a new area of business: district heating.
Residential use of wood pellets: a missed opportunity in Canada<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca%2Fresidential-use-of-wood-pellets-a-missed-opportunity-in-canada%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101558059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=G%2F7pXxIh2NAgeRqba6XtZ9In1GbXTauwvd2E8OqLCzg%3D&reserved=0> (February 10) - Canada is the second largest producer of wood pellets in the world – we support global efforts to tackle climate change and provide clean and responsible energy and heat for industrial, commercial and residential uses.
Events
Previously Featured
Woody Fibre Management Webinar Series<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.fpinnovations.ca%2Fupcoming-webinar-series-on-managing-woody-fibre%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101558059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=k5YKvpnHRr3ENbFznJ6axTdxcfZD%2FXD6As2XL8%2BXHO0%3D&reserved=0> – Weekly February 2, 2021 to March 9, 2021.
Webinars on Biomass Hydronic Heating<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hpacmag.com%2Fhydronics%2Fsiegenthaler-presenting-free-webinars-on-biomass-hydronic-heating%2F1004131259%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101568054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=M6fgaHCTSCzNjpNPtzGoG9JJzOtXDe%2BeAiZ5lzVq9Jo%3D&reserved=0> – February 18, 2021 and March 18, 2021
International Biomass Conference and Expo<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomassconference.com%2Fema%2FDisplayPage.aspx%3FpageId%3DHome&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101568054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=mCotm1SfxRgWXKZE0htnbfecSDOQz%2FygwLFq8k6U6C0%3D&reserved=0> – March 16-17, 2021 – Virtual Event
2021 Biomass Thermal Summit<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biomassthermal.org%2Fall-events%2F2021-biomass-thermal-summit%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cb80d287a9f764ab35ec408d8e25e1bad%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637508241101578048%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=evrjeVldrOOSxw8GM8Ywm9p3yNST394l1ellQCnw1DU%3D&reserved=0> – March 23-25, 2021 – Virtual Event
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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