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Biomass waste combustion for energy generation quantification protocol

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This protocol establishes the approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from the diversion and combustion of eligible biomass wastes to generate energy that displaces... More ≫

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This protocol establishes the approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from the diversion and combustion of eligible biomass wastes to generate energy that displaces fossil fuel sourced energy. The protocol applies to projects generating and using electricity and/or heat through the combustion of eligible biomass wastes in a biomass combustion system.

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Circular economy

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use... More ≫

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use of resources is maximized and waste is reduced, recycled, and reused for additional purposes.

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Energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.2

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The document lays out the methodology for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions and emissions offsets from the use of biomass waste to generate energy.

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Energy potential and metrics study : an Alberta context

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The report includes a comprehensive view of all major energy resources in Alberta and the pathways that are used to create basic energy commodities used in Alberta, namely, heat, electricity and... More ≫

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The report includes a comprehensive view of all major energy resources in Alberta and the pathways that are used to create basic energy commodities used in Alberta, namely, heat, electricity and transportation fuels. A broad span of consistent metrics are used to assess each resource, making it possible to understand energy availability, energy density, and the environmental impact of a wide range of energy resources and pathways in Alberta.

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Diversion of biomass to energy from biomass combustion facilities - Alberta protocol

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This bulletin provides the background and summarizes details of the Quantification Protocol for Diversion of Biomass to Energy from Biomass Combustion Facilities in Alberta. An overview of... More ≫

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This bulletin provides the background and summarizes details of the Quantification Protocol for Diversion of Biomass to Energy from Biomass Combustion Facilities in Alberta. An overview of Alberta’s regulatory framework and offset requirements are given in the overview document in this series.

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Connecting with the forest industry : acquiring cellulosic feedstock sources in Alberta

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Includes a list of major forest industry facilities, allocation of biomass in Alberta, sources of woody biomass, and a map of major mills in Alberta.

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Alberta biomass opportunities

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Presents facts and statistics about Alberta biomass potential available sources.

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The phytoplankton biomass of Pine Lake : 1992-1993

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An evaluation of the biomass and community structure of the phytoplankton population in Pine Lake was made during the 1992 growing season, and the data were related to recent empirical models... More ≫

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An evaluation of the biomass and community structure of the phytoplankton population in Pine Lake was made during the 1992 growing season, and the data were related to recent empirical models pertaining to lake management strategies. This study included estimates of total algal biomass, identification of major taxa and size groups and their relative contribution to the total phytoplankton biomass.

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