BC Bioenergy Network

Established in April 2008 with a $25 million grant from the Provincial government, BC Bioenergy Network is an industry-led initiative that helps deploy near-term bioenergy technologies and supports research towards building a world-class bioenergy capability in BC.

As steward to one of the largest forested areas on earth, BC is well-positioned to become a major player in developing green energy for the global bioenergy sector. The mandate of BC Bioenergy Network is to:

- Maximize the value of BC’s biomass resources;

- Develop mission-driven research, development and demonstration projects;

- Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions;

- Network and partner in BC, Canada, and internationally to advance BC’s bioenergy sector; and

- Champion funding initiatives to support BC-focused bioenergy technology and applications.