Why Bioenergy?

Bioenergy is a renewable energy resource derived from living organisms and/or their byproducts. It currently accounts for approximately 6% of Canada’s total energy supply. Bioenergy is an extensive sustainable energy resource that can supply energy to Canada while emitting low CO₂ and reducing waste.

Biomass used for energy includes woody residues from wood processing (sawmill residues), forest harvest or sustainable forest management activities as well as agricultural residues, organic waste streams and purpose grown energy crops.

Biofuels are enhanced biomass-derived fuels that can take the form of a liquid such as ethanol or renewable diesel fuels, a gas such as biogas or syngas or a solid such as pellets or char.