Bioenergy Insight
Summary
The government of Ontario in Canada has announced more than CA\$6.2 million (€5.7 million) in new investments through its Forest Biomass Program, backing eight initiatives focused on research, innovation and industrial modernisation across Northwestern Ontario.
The latest round of funding aims to support sustainable harvesting from Crown forests, stimulate regional economic development and unlock new commercial uses for forest biomass – the underutilised by-products of wood processing and sawmilling.
Several Indigenous-led projects are also receiving support under the Indigenous Bioeconomy Partnerships stream.
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation) is receiving CA\$250,000 (€229,000) to advance a district heating system by assessing local biomass supply and purchasing fuel conversion equipment.
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