BIOMASS CANADIAN 8 12 Golden returns 16 Quality matters 18 Wastewater revenues 22 Growing and learning MAY/JUNE 2017 Bluenose Academy in Lunenburg, N.S., is enjoying reliable returns from its pellet-fuelled boiler. A summary of quality certifications for Canadian wood pellet producers in the heating market. Project aims to turn wastewater treatment facilities into revenue generators. Island Lake Biomass Harvest Experiment in Chapleau, Ont., yields compelling early results. 8 HEATING ATLANTIC CANADA 26 An overview of North American wood pellet production, consumption, and prices. Pellet markets A look at Shaw Resources’ Shubenacadie operation where the company has been producing wood pellets for residential heating since 1995. 9 12 DEPARTMENTS 6 20 28 Industry news Equipment spotlight – ConExpo grinders Equipment spotlight – Material handling “ There’s a much greater market value if biosolids are pathogen free...” Read the full story on page 18 16 COLUMNS 4 10 30 Editorial – Why certify? WPAC – Fuelling cars with wood pellets Final thoughts – Building Biochemcial Valley Our Cover The majority of the wood pellets produced at Shaw Resources’ Shubenacadie plant supply the company’ s residential heating market with more than 90 per cent of pellets sold heading to homes across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Newfoundland. Canadian BIOMASS 3
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