Biomass

1. Overview
   1. How is biomass energy used?
   2. From biomass to fuels
   3. How is biomass converted to energy?
   4. Where is biomass energy found?
   5. Biomass energy in Canada
   6. Future potential in Canada
   7. Canada’s installed biomass power capacity
   8. Advantages of biomass energy
   9. Promoting biomass energy
   10. Challenges and opportunities
2. Environment
   1. Biomass and the Environment
   2. Key potential environmental impacts
   3. Challenges and opportunities
   4. Milestones
3. Biofuel
4. History
5. Glossaries
6. Frequently asked questions
7. Fast Facts
8. Links

Biomass - Energy Fast Facts

• About 6 per cent of Canada's energy needs are met by bioenergy. Source: Canadian Bioenergy Association, 2008

• Biomass, commonly composed of sawmill wood waste, produces more than 600 MW of power in British Columbia, mostly for industrial use at pulp and paper mills on Vancouver Island and the British Columbia coast. Source: BC Hydro, 2008

• In 2009, Canada had 11 biodiesel plants operating or under construction with a total capacity of 456 million litres per year. Source: Canadian Renewable Fuels Association 2009

• In 2007, a total of 1,980 GWh were generated by biomass. Source: Canada Report on Bioenergy 2009

• The most important type of biomass in Canada is industrial wood waste, especially waste from the pulp and paper industry, which is used to produce electricity and steam. Source: Natural Resources Canada 2009