BIOMASS CANADIAN 13 12 16 United vision 19 24 26 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 A new control system for biomass furnaces leaves greenhouses with a smaller carbon footprint. Greener fuel for greenhouses The industry comes together in Quebec to support the move to woody biomass. Canadian Biomass has your exclusive guide to the 2014 Wood Pellet Association of Canada’s AGM and Conference. WPAC show guide BioAmber is building a global bio-succinic industry. Succinic success 13 DUST IS OUR BUSINESS Factors that will help or hinder development in the years to come. Exciting times and challenges ahead Wood pellets are designed to burn -they’re made from highly combustible dust that is pressed into pellet form. 9 16 DEPARTMENTS 8 19 Biomass update -News WPAC show guide “High electricity and fossil fuel prices are prompting more Canadians and beyond to look at biomass.” 24 Read the full story on page 26. COLUMNS 6 9 10 30 Editorial -Time to play politics WPAC -The U.K. is committed to pellets CanBio -CanBio/NRCan survey of the bioenergy industry Final thoughts -Making things happen Our Cover Tops, limbs and logs that would otherwise be unwanted get a second life through Quebec’s commitment to using woody biomass for heat and energy. See the full article on page 16. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 4 Canadian BIOMASS
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