Renewable Energy Projects
These are just a few of the many renewable energy projects that we have completed since 1999:
Analysis of the Logistical Costs Associated with Second Generation Biofuel Feedstocks
Client(s):
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (Ref.# 3000333060)
Partner(s):
EcoRessources Consultants
Needs:
Analysis of the logistical costs of harvesting, storing and transporting large amounts of agricultural biomass from the point of harvest to the gate of a second generation biofuel plant.
Services Provided:
Agronovita assisted with the project literature review and supervised the development of an economic model for the supply of agricultural biomass to second-generation biofuel facilities.
Results:
Distinct economic models were developed for Eastern and Western Canada. The plant gate costs of cereal straw, corn stover and perennial grasses (switchgrass) were evaluated.
The report publicly available at http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1247181726624&lang=eng.
Cost-benefit Analysis of the Proposed Regulations to Require Renewable Fuel Content in Canadian Fuels
Client(s):
Environment Canada (Ref.# K2A15-08-0044)
Partner(s):
EcoRessources Consultants and Sine Nomine Group
Needs:
Cost-benefit analysis related to the adoption of proposed Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999). Specifically, the cost-benefit to require an average of 5% renewable fuels content in the Canadian gasoline pool and 2% in diesel and heating oil.
Services Provided:
Agronovita assisted with the project literature review and provided technical advisory services to the cost-benefit analysis, particularly pertaining to the ethanol industry.
Emerging Biomass Pellet Environmental and Economic Assessment
Client(s):
Environment Canada (Ref. # K2A80-09-0001)
Partner(s):
EcoRessources Consultants
Needs:
Socio-Economic Analysis of the Canadian Residential Wood Heating Sector
Client(s):
Environment Canada (Ref.# K4C21-08-0753)
Partner(s):
EcoRessources Consultants
Needs:
Socio-economic analysis of the Canadian residential wood heating appliance industrial sector, encompassing manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.
Services Provided:
Agronovita managed a socio-economic study that encompassed a comprehensive review of industry stakeholders; financial profiles; and an analysis of manufacturing, imports, exports and sales of residential wood heating appliances.
Results:
The report identified key industry trends and players and discussed Canadian industry readiness and possible implications of a transition towards appliance certification legislation (EPA, CSA, etc.) for manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.