March 20, 2023
Small-Scale Biomass District Heating Handbook A Reference for Alberta & BC Local Governments
- Publish Date
- March 2014
- Type
- guide
- publisher
- Agriculture and Irrigation, Province of Alberta
The purpose of this handbook is to support a growing number of small communities across British Columbia and Alberta interested in making a business case for biomass district heating (DH). Small-scale biomass DH systems can be a centerpiece of an integrated strategy on clean energy, energy independence and a transition to a green economy. Primary benefits include:
- potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
- local economic development through attracting investment, clean energy job creation,
infrastructure development and keeping energy dollars circulating locally, and - increased energy security.