Projects

BCBN  Bioenergy Network is the catalyst for deploying near-term bioenergy technologies and supporting mission-driven research to build a world class bioenergy capability in BC.  To achieve this, BCBN invests in technology development and demonstration as well as targeted capacity building.

1. Technology Development and Demonstration Projects

BCBN is looking for first-time innovative applications of bioenergy in BC that can be replicated across the province, including:

• Technology commercialization
• Pilot demonstrations
• Full-scale commercial facilities

Projects may utilize technology that has been:

• Developed in British Columbia
• Successfully deployed in other jurisdictions but not deployed in British Columbia  

Value Stream or Product Areas:

Forest Sector

1. Solid wood residues
   This stream deals with by-products from solid wood processing.
2. Pulp and paper residues
   This stream deals with by-products from the pulping process including waste treatment systems.
3. Harvesting and pelleting
   This stream deals with the transformation of biomass and its densification as fuel inputs for a variety of energy processing systems, thermochemical, biochemical or combustion.

Municipal Sector

1. Existing Municipal Landfill
   This stream deals with the collection and utilization of landfill gases.
2. Municipal wastewater
   This stream deals with municipal wastewater treatment systems.
3. Municipal solid waste
   This stream deals with the utilization of waste, organic and non-organic fractions, to energy.
4. Heat and Power Systems
   This stream deals with the utilization of any variety of biomass sources for the production of energy in the form of heating, electricity generation, gas generation and CO2 utilization for greenhouses.

Agriculture Sector

1. Agriculture residues
   This steam deals with agricultural animal wastes, crops, and other agricultural residues.

Technology Development and Demonstration Projects to Date

 2.    Capacity Building Projects

On a selective basis, BCBN  has supported capacity building initiatives that support specific areas of bioenergy development in the province.

Capacity-Building Projects to Date:

 Funding Levels:

• BCBN would typically consider supporting 10-30% of total project costs.
• Grants are considered for projects that demonstrate more innovation and/or commercial risk.
• Loans are the more likely financing option where the commercial risk is less.