Bioenergy Publications and Maps

Documents in this section contain information about bioenergy in Alberta.

These documents provide information about the alternative energy industry in Alberta. If you have further questions, see the Frequently Asked Questions.

Talk about bioenergy 
Learn more about bioenergy and biofuels. (March 2011)

Talk about Bioenergy Initiatives
Learn more about Renewable Fuels Standard and Alberta's bioenergy programs. (March 2010)

 Manure Odour Management and Bioenergy Feasibility Analysis (June 20, 2011)

Biodiesel Integration Strategy Pilot Report(March 28, 2011)

Development of a preliminary database of digestate chemistry, heavy metal and pathogen
content to assist in Alberta regulation compliance(January 2010)
This study was carried out by the Alberta Research Council with funding support from the Biorefining, Commercialization and Market Development Program.

Risk Assessment for Bioenergy Manufacturing Facilities in Alberta(full report 22MB, offered in sections below)

• Executive Summary
• Introduction and Bioethanol
• Biogas
• Biodiesel
• Legislation

This report looks at an environmental risk assessment for bioethanol, biodiesel and biogas manufacturing in Alberta, based on facility process design and risk factors related to facility operation. 

Nine-Point Bioenergy Plan(2006)
This plan includes three grant programs (the Bioenergy Producer Credit Program, the Biorefining Commercialization and Market Development Program and the Bioenergy Infrastructure Development Program) to stimulate bioenergy development in Alberta.    

Maps

Bioenergy Projects Map (Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development)
This map identifies bioenergy projects across Alberta that have public information available.

 A list of the Bioenergy Grant Program Recipients is also available.