The biomass energy system at Adams Lake uses wood residue from its lumber manufacturing process as a fuel. Mainland to the interior of the province is of undeniable benefit to the environment. “It was a feel-good project all around,” Slaco says, adding there was a “real sense of pride” when our employees saw Inter-for was thinking about the future on so many fronts. Not only were we investing in equipment but in people as well. To en-sure that the company had the expertise to effectively manage the new clean energy system it provided training for 15 employ-ees to become Class 5 certified power en-gineers. Slaco says this additional training was integral to making sure the company had the expertise to manage the new clean energy systems. Despite all the benefits of the project, implementing it was not a given because BIOMASS SOLUTIONS TO POWER TOMORROW ProcessBarron has 30 years of experience in designing and fabricating biomass fuel, air & ash handling systems. ProcessBarron has the know-how to get the most out of your biomass systems. AIR HANDLING FUEL HANDLING ASH HANDLING See How We Helped a Plant Go Green www.processbarron.com/biomass (888) 663-2028 Canadian BIOMASS 25
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