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Biogas Association 2012 Strategic Plan

The Board of Directors participated in a strategic planning workshop on April 10th to update its goals and objectives for 2012. This plan will guide the association’s activities and focus its resources to ensure sustained growth and value to its members. Many thanks to Toromont CAT for providing meeting facilities for this important task.

Biogas Association 2012 Strategic Plan

OEB Renewable Natural Gas Proceeding

The renewable natural gas application before the Ontario Energy Board has scheduled an oral hearing for the week of April 30. The Biogas Association and our legal counsel, Fogler Rubinoff is participating in the hearing in support of the application. The original application, and the additional evidence submitted in response to the questions, can be found at the link below. The application is EB 2011-0242. The Biogas Association will provide updates on this file as they become available.

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OEB Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity (RRFE)

The Biogas Association is involved in the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Renewed Regulatory Framework for Electricity (RRFE) proceeding (files EB-2010-0377; EB-2010-0378; EB-2010-0379; EB-2011-0043; EB-2011-0004). Learn more about why the RRFE proceeding is important to generators and the coordinated approach considered by generator organizations.

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News

OPA FIT v2.0 Draft Rules and Contract

In early April, the Ontario Power Authority made available the draft rules and draft contract for the new Feed-in Tariff v.2.0 and solicited input from stakeholders. Recently released draft Prescribed Forms are also available here.The Biogas Association met with the OPA and provided written comment for clarification on the draft materials on behalf of its members. A copy of this submission is available here. Read more details on the impact for biogas under FIT v 2.0.

Proposed Amendments to Renewable Energy Approval

The Biogas Association met with the Ministry of Environment on the proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Approval (REA) and new Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR). The MOE has also posted a Technical Report for on-farm AD under the proposed EASR which outlines the eligibility and operational requirements. Please forward your comments or questions in writing relating to these proposed amendments to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) no later than May 4th for consideration in the association’s response to the EBR posting. Read more details on the REA highlights relevant to biogas.

IESO-OPA Merger

Ontario is proposing to merge the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) into a single organization. The Biogas Association will continue to provide information as further developments relating to these changes are known.

Events

OSEA Renewable Energy Tour to Germany

OSEA is coordinating an executive tour to Germany from June 30 to July 8, 2012. This is an opportunity to visit biogas facilities as well as wind projects.

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3124394147/BiogasAssociation/17836649627

OMAFRA Biogas Safety Awareness eLearning

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affiars has produced a Biogas Safety Awareness online eLearning course for individuals who work at a biogas system (both employees and owners/operators). The goal of this course is to inform owners, operators and employees of Ontario-based agricultural biogas plants about the care, control, and safety aspects related to their systems.  The course will cover:  • Flammable and Hazardous Gases • Emergency Management • Daily Onsite Activities Cost: $35.00 plus HST

www.ridgetownc.com/bdt/ce_biogas.cfm

Biogas safety awareness e-learning course

Energy Matters Summit

The 8th annual Energy Matters Summit will be held on May 38th and 29th at the Toronto Congress Centre and will bring together hundreds of energy professionals from around the world for two days of presentations, workshops, special seminars and networking events. The theme is set to be Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Energy Future.

http://www.energymatterssummit.com/plus/list.php?tid=22

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