ReGenerate Biogas Inc.

2012 – The Fourth Quarter

Daniel Bida — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:20:34 +0000

The fourth quarter brought the long awaited opening of the Feed-in Tariff window for small renewable energy projects, less than 500 kilowatts in size. A moment many of us in the renewable energy industry had been waiting for for well over a year. Now that the window is closed, we get to speculate about when contracts will begin being issued and if or when the large FIT window will open to accomodate projects bigger than 500 kW in size. While this next round of waiting goes on, the provincial government is in transition mode, while the Ontario Power Authority and IESO (power system operator) are moving ahead with a merger, which should change power planning (for the better) going forward.

With all the ups and downs of 2012, we’re looking forward to a more stable and productive 2013. I hope we’re right, but at least it’ll be fun if we aren’t.

Thanks for reading,

Daniel

The fourth quarter of 2012 was highlighted by:

ZooShare’s re-application to the Feed-in Tariff program (22 months after first applying)
Our first sustainable waste consulting client
Participation and attendance at the Social Finance Forum, which took place at the MaRS Centre

The full report can be found here.

Biomethane – A Promising Future

Stephen Sauder — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:25:46 +0000

Rising populations and urbanization are increasing the pressure on existing landfills. There is a global need for sustainable waste management solutions that not only relieve this pressure but also provide economic and environmental value. There is incredible value in the thousands of tonnes of waste that is currently being under utilized.

Anaerobic Digestion (AD), the process by which organic material decomposes and produces biogas offers a promising waste management and resource recovery option. Upgrading biogas to biomethane, a product chemically identical to natural gas, further enhances the uses and opportunities for this resource. It’s a carbon-free source of energy that also reduces greenhouse gas emissions through its production. It’s also a promising alternative output for biogas – when using an electrical generator, less than 40 percent of the energy is typically available (assuming the heat is wasted), while when delivering biomethane directly to consumers, approximately 90 percent of the energy is available. Biomethane is simply pipeline quality natural gas.

The revenue opportunities for biomethane include: selling it to the natural gas grid to be used by natural gas consumers, utilizing it onsite, or as an alternative fuel for transport. Biomethane is an attractive waste management solution that bridges renewable energy and waste management.

2012 – The Third Quarter

Daniel Bida — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:24:22 +0000

The third quarter of 2012 was highlighted by:

A shift in ReGenerate’s business strategy, as a result of the changing market in Ontario.
Lease and operating agreement signed between ZooShare and the Toronto Zoo
Continued development of the Dog Park Digester

The full report can be found here