Producing Power From Wood Waste In Kenora
February 10, 2010 11:00 AM
McGuinty Government Supports Innovation And Green Energy
A Kenora lumber mill is exploring the possibility of generating its own power from wood waste.
With Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) support, Kenora Forest Products is studying the feasibility of establishing a biomass energy plant and wood pellet production facility at the mill. These innovative projects could help the company reduce their costs of energy consumption.
With Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) support, Kenora Forest Products is studying the feasibility of establishing a biomass energy plant and wood pellet production facility at the mill. These innovative projects could help the company reduce their costs of energy consumption.
QUICK FACTS
- The NOHFC is providing $24,218 to this project under its Northern Energy Program.
- The mill annually produces 80 million feet of high-quality building studs made from spruce, pine and fir trees.
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CONTACTS
- Joanne Ghiz
Minister's Office
416-328-3638
joanne.ghiz@ontario.ca - Michel Lavoie
Communications Services Branch
705-564-7125
michel.lavoie@ontario.ca
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north
ontario.ca/north
"Our government recognizes the need to find practical solutions to meet renewable energy demands and the importance of tapping our wood resources to their fullest. This project has the potential to promote economic growth and create new jobs in the Kenora area."
– Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and chair of the NOHFC
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