Yukon first nations studY Biofuels The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is invest- ing in emerging industries in the Yukon with funding to the Dakwakada Development Corporation (DDC). CanNor will provide $50,000 to the DDC to assist its exploration of biofuel opportunities in the territory. DDC is the business investment division of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. It is explor- ing the potential for a wood fibre-based biofuel industry in the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and in the rest of Yukon. CanNor’s investment will enable DDC to work with industry and business plan- ning specialists to determine if this is a viable economic opportunity, and if so, develop a business plan. There is a recognized abundance of potential waste wood sources in the Yukon. For example, trees killed by fire or beetle infestations could be harnessed for use in a Yukon-based wood pellet plant. A northern renewable energy industry would lead to employment and contract- ing opportunities, reduce the territory’s dependence on imported oil and propane fuel, and potentially lead to lower energy costs for busi- nesses and residents. Clearing of waste wood would also serve to reduce the danger of forest fires. nl extends pellet heat reBate The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is extending a rebate that helps homeowners switch to wood pellet heating. The provincial government’s 2010 budget is providing $500,000 to continue the Resi- dential Wood Pellet Appliance Rebate Program, which provides a 25% rebate to homeowners purchasing a wood pellet appli- ance. Homeowners interested in purchasing and installing a wood pellet appliance have until March 18, 2011, to apply for a rebate under the 2010 program. Since the program was first introduced in late 2008, 405 rebates at an average of $580 each have been issued to qualifying homeowners. Two local companies – Exploits Pelletizing Inc. in Bishop’s Falls and Cottles Island Lumber Co. in Sum- merford – are currently manu- facturing pellets. A third pellet plant under construction in Roddickton by Holson Forest Products anticipates having pellets available by fall 2010. Details on the rebate, program requirements, and application forms can be obtained from the Newfound- land and Labrador Department of Natural Resources website, from wood pellet appliance vendors in the province, or by calling 709-637-2349. MORE BIOMASS NEWS AT WWW.CANADIANBIOMASSMAGAZINE.COM FROM WASTE TO WATTS: THE BELTRAN BIOMASS GASIFICATION SYSTEM Beltran’s advanced technology converts carbon-based waste into profitable bioenergy, biofuels and co-products your company can use now! • Biomass feedstock-flexible system can use low-value agricultural, animal, industrial, wood or municipal wastes. • Produces clean-burning, multi-use synthesis gas, combined heat & power (CHP), biofuels, hydrogen, marketable chemicals. • Advanced gasification reactor, wet electrostatic precipitator and engine-generator are closely integrated for optimum efficiency. BELTRAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Beltran Technologies, Inc. 1133 East 35th St., Brooklyn, NY 11210 USA 718.338.3311 • Fax: 718.253.9028 [email protected] www.beltrantechnologies.com • Scalable, adaptable solution for harvesting safe, renewable energy, reducing pollution and CO2, and turning costly waste into sustainable profit. Ask for our free TECH REPORT, From Waste to Watts. CanadianBIOMASS 7
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