BIOMASS CANADIAN 12 16 18 20 24 JULY/AUGUST 2013 Transportation partners help wood pellet producers in Eastern Canada move their products across Canada and around the world. Exporting Wood Pellets Our exclusive infographic provides information about the pos-sibilities for the expansion of the pellet heat market in Canada. Canada’s Pellet Heat Market Nature Québec explores how the use of forest biomass energy can help pay off the province’s carbon debt. The Importance of Paying Off Debt 12 IMPrOvING COrN YIElDs Our annual Pellet Gear Guide provides you with information about the major manufacturers and suppliers providing equipment for the Canadian wood pellet industry. 2013 Pellet Gear Guide Investing in new technology helps IGPC get more out of each grain of corn. 30 The Meadow Lake, Sask. sawmill discovers the financial and community benefits of making use of its own biomass sources. Norsask Powers Up 20 9 24 “You must squeeze as much ethanol as you can out of every kernel of corn.” Read the full story on page 12 DEPARTMENTS 6 32 33 Biomass Update – News New Gear Events & Education coluMNS 4 8 34 Editorial – Canadian Ethanol WPAC – Improving Fibre Security Guest Column – Crisis Communications Our Cover The Integrated Grain Producers’ Co-operative ethanol plant in Aylmer, Ont. is making significant investments to extract more ethanol from each grain of corn. Story on page 12. Canadian BIOMASS 3