National Bioenergy Day:
A Sustainable Solution to Climate Change in Ontario

National Bioenergy Day was hosted by Ontario Power Generation and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), with support from a multi-ministry organizing committee. National Bioenergy Day is held annually to raise awareness of the many economic and environmental benefits of bioenergy. The purpose of this event was to raise the profile of bioenergy as a sustainable and renewable fuel source in Ontario able to reduce energy greenhouse gas emissions while mitigating climate change.

Workshop Presentations

• The Swedish Experience with Bioenergy – Bengt-Erik Lofgren
• Meeting Greenhouse Gas Targets Using BioCleantech – Jamie Steven
• Life Cycle Assessment of Advanced Wood Pellets for Electricity Generation – Heather MacLean
• Vermont’s Experience with Biomass Heat and Regional Economic Development – Adam Sherman
• Whitesand First Nation and The Community Sustainability Initiative – David Mackett and Craig Toset

Additional Resources

• Participant Handout – includes workshop agenda, national bioenergy day poster and a notes page.