It is our pleasure to invite you to attend this month's West Coast Bioenergy Guild Webinar, hosted by BC Bioenergy Network.

BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) has been following the recent developments regarding COVID-19. As an organization that hosts events or participates in public meetings and other gatherings involving employees, contractors, and guests, BCBN is mindful of our responsibilities to not contribute to the potential spread of COVID-19.

The November meeting for the West Coast Bioenergy Guild will take place by way of videoconference from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 16th. We invite all those interested to tune-in if their schedule permits.

Our Special Guest for the December 16th Guild is Michael Wolinetz, Partner at Navius Research, Inc.

Michael is a partner at Navius Research, Inc. where he uses quantitative methodologies to explore how current and emerging technologies, market drivers, and government policies interact to impact the economy, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. His work touches on all energy end-uses across all sectors of the economy. He has a background in physical sciences, energy modelling and economics and holds a Master’s of Resource and Environmental Management from Simon Fraser University.

About the Presentation: "Highlights from the Biofuels in Canada Project".

Michael will provide a summary and discussion of the Biofuels in Canada project. This annual analysis and report uses public data to catalog the volume of transportation biofuels consumed in each Canadian province while estimating the impact of biofuel consumption on greenhouse gas emissions and transportation energy costs. The 2020 edition includes data running from 2010 to 2018.

Objective of the Guild: The objective is for attendees to share knowledge and develop relationships. This foundation will accelerate the sector.

Background: Established in 2009, the Guild is a monthly social gathering in the bioenergy/cleantech sector. A key opinion leader from the bioenergy/cleantech sector is invited to share their insights to enrich the community. Previous Special Guests include Jack Saddler (UBC-Forestry), Don Roberts (Nawitka Capital), Paul Austin (Fort Capital), and Ken Shields (Conifex Timber) to name a few.

Audience: The Guild is aimed at passionate people in the bioenergy/cleantech sector in BC. Students are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to invite colleagues.

Format: This Guild event will be held as a webinar. The presentation by our Special Guest will start at 11:00 am. He will guide participants through his Powerpoint slides for about 30 minutes. After the presentation, there will be time for questions and group discussion. The event finishes at 12:00 pm.

The event is aimed at creating a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere to share ideas, learn about new projects and expand networks. The West Coast Bioenergy Guild will meet monthly, and each event will feature a different Guest Speaker. We would love for those interested to join us at the Guild Event for some insights into the sustainable energy sector. For further information and updates, please request to join our Linkedin Group, or join the mailing list through our Website.