First biorefinery planned
A $400-million integrated biodiesel and ethanol refinery the first complex of its kind in North America will be built in central Alberta.   More...

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Renewable energy
The Conference Board of Canada's "Renewable Energy in Canada" report offers several key findings on the status of biomass, wind power, hydro and other renewable energy sources in Canada.
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Energy Literacy Series
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Coming biomass events

2008 CIGRE Canada Conference on Power Systems
Winnipeg
Oct 19 - 21

Geology for Non-Geologists
Calgary, Alberta
Dec 8 - 11

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The term ‘passive solar heating’ refers to heat generated from sunlight passing through an existing window – no other mechanical equipment is required.

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