apao.ca Ontario Biogas Outlook Canadian Farm and Food Biogas Conference 2012 Jennifer Green, Executive Coordinator, APAO

apao.ca Overview Introduction Sources and Potential Ontario Outlook Sector Development Projects

apao.ca APAO – Biogas Association Mission APAO is the collective voice of Ontario’s growing biogas industry in the new sustainable energy economy.

apao.ca APAO Partners and Supporters Community Energy and Partnership Program, with funding from the Ontario Power Authority Funding to participate in this conference Material not endorsed by the OPA or Province of Ontario Farm Credit Canada Sponsorship Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (OMAFRA) Agricultural Adaptation Council of Canada Biogas Association Member contributions

apao.ca Sources and Potential

apao.ca Sources: Agricultural Generate energy and revenue from waste Livestock manure ~12,000,000 t/yr in Ontario Crop residuals* ~10,000 kt/yr assorted crops in Ontario Greenhouses ~ 220 in Ontario Key value added benefits: Odour reduction GHG capture (methane) Enriched fertilizer Source water protection 1 cow, 1 day of manure = 3kWh *OMAFRA livestock statistics and crop reporting data

apao.ca Sources: Municipal Generate energy and revenue from waste Wastewater treatment Landfill gas Source separated organics (SSO) Key value added benefits: Reduce waste transportation (costs/distance) Extend landfill capacity Reach climate change targets 3 million tonnes of GHG reduction from biogas Opportunities for vehicle fuel for fleets

apao.ca Sources: Industrial/Commercial/Institutional Expand the waste streams to capture: food processing plants ~ 3,000 in Ontario slaughterhouses ~ 140 in Ontario numerous schools, cafeterias, hospital generating and separating organics Quick estimates: ~145 m 3 biogas/tonne of municipal SSO One tonne of organic solids diverted from landfill = 0.8 tonnes CO 2 e Up to ~10 million wet tonnes of food-based inputs in Ontario* Toronto alone generates 170,000 tonnes/yr of residential food waste and 865,000 tonnes/yr of commercial food waste *OMAFRA study 2008

apao.ca Farm Based Case Studies Utilizing manure - dairy, beef, veal Diverting off-farm materials - fats, oils, greases, off spec food Generating electricity - predominately kW Land applying nutrient-rich fertilizer Replacing animal bedding Engaging next generation on the farm

apao.ca Guelph Case Study Captures methane from closed landfill 2.5 MW electricity production Vehicle fuel from wastewater treatment plant Waste water treatment Local meat processor + Guelph Hydro

apao.ca Retail Connection Grocer to supply ZooShare biogas facility In-store education opportunity Large retailer investigating sending food waste to AD Part of sustainability commitment Full circle stewardship Related green marketing opportunities for additional retailers

apao.ca Biogas Potential Produce an estimated 250MW of electrical power Manage intermittent renewable power supply through storage and flexible power Create 2,500 technical, manufacturing, construction/trades jobs Generate $1 to $1.5 billion dollars of investment in rural economic development, as proven in Germany with its similar agricultural base Use organic waste streams originating from agricultural, food and municipal sectors

apao.ca Ontario Outlook

apao.ca Motivating Biogas in Ontario st Ontario Biogas System 2007 OMAFRA Biogas Financial Assistance Program 2009 OPA Feed In Tariff (FIT) Program Launch 2011 OPA FIT Two-Year Review OEB RNG Review 2012 OPA FIT 2.0 OEB RNG

apao.ca Ontario’s Biogas Development Generating

apao.ca Biogas Success Ontario biogas milestones in < 5 years Generation of reliable, flexible electricity Grid interconnection Job creation in rural communities Treatment of organics Farm benefits Revenue for farmers, municipalities Commitment to solving issues Fossil fuel offsets

apao.ca Sector Development Projects

apao.ca Grid Connections Project Focused research to address technical grid connection issues for biogas Partners include Hydro One, OMAFRA Initiatives Member surveys Monitoring of projects with utility feeders Grid connection guide Funding provided by OMAFRA Link to resources at

apao.ca Innovation Forum Forum to explore new markets: Biomethane injection into the grid Stationary heat source Transportation fuel Bring experts together to advance opportunities and help overcome barriers Develop a Forum report that outlines activities that will address the challenges and opportunities Funding provided by Growing Forward, a federal- provincial-territorial initiative

apao.ca Developer’s Guide to Biomethane Guide to help farmers evaluate the biomethane opportunity Summer 2012 online Interviews Biogas developers, technology suppliers, utilities, provincial policy makers and regulators, feedstock providers Funded by Agricultural Adaptation Council of Canada, with support from the Canadian Gas Association, PlanET Biogas Solutions, European Power Systems, FortisBC, and APAO members

apao.ca Future Plans: Agriculture Sector Additional Developers’ Guides: Electricity Vehicle Fuels Stationary Heat Educate potential developers Tours and events Newsletter, website, communications

apao.ca Future Plans: Municipal Sector Academic Research Sustainability Case: Economic, Environment, Social Build Municipal Toolkit Engage municipalities across Ontario Small and large Meetings and workshops Goal: biogas systems for a range of uses in municipalities across Ontario

apao.ca Path Forward

apao.ca How Does Ontario Measure Up? Germany ~7,000 biogas facilities 2,700 MW of electricity 60 plants producing biomethane ~ same number of livestock units as Ontario Target to generate 17% of total power from biogas $1 billion directly invested by biogas industry in German economy 46,300 direct jobs created FIT tariffs ranging from ~8ct/kWh to ~33ct/kWh Adders for raw materials, manure, emission reduction, technology, heat, CHP United States of America Wisconsin Dairy sector approximately the same size as Ontario’s ~1,000 food processing facilities 30 operating digesters, 22 of which are on farm Approx. 11.6MW of electricity generated in 2009 Currently have a Renewable Portfolio Standard Vermont Cow Power program Ontario 10 operating biogas systems 5MW of electricity Target of 12% for all renewables by 2025 Similar agricultural base to Germany FIT tariffs ranging from 10.7 ¢/kWh to 19.5 ¢/kWh

apao.ca Mobilizing a Biogas Industry Farmers/Municipalities More individuals or groups investing in AD Government Supportive, prudent policy Reasonable regulatory process Accessibility to programs FIT Review A reasonable price for biogas to include innovation and community adders Financiers Banks understand AD value and willing to invest Technology More Ontario expertise to grow sector Associations Strong active partnerships BIOGAS in ONTARIO

apao.ca Summary A biogas sector has emerged in Ontario Biogas has the potential to grow to: Create jobs and manufacturing Expand its energy opportunities Utilize waste and generate revenues Positively impact society and the environment Collectively, industry and government can work together to create a biogas strategy

apao.ca Thank You Contact: Jennifer Green Phone: (613)