Atikokan Generating Station Biomass: Wood Pellets Power

build modern infrastructure and support a dynamic and innovative business climate across Ontario. Quick Facts - Biomass is a sustainable fuel recognized across the world as a contributor to greenhouse gas reductions. ， cleaner air and a healthier environment. The biomass for Atikokan used to fuel Atikokan Generating Station is being harvested and processed in Ontario. Domestic suppliers have leveraged this opportunity to secure contracts to provide pellets to international buyers. Providing clean， burned its last coal， two years ago， in September 2012. The conversion to biomass began in mid-2012 and included construction of two silos and boiler modifications to accommodate the biomass. The project employed over 200 highly skilled trades people and technical workers. A coal-free energy mix that includes biomass power will lead to a significant reduction in harmful emissions， reliable and affordable power under a power purchase agreement is part of the government's plan to invest in people， Atikokan Generating Station Biomass marks Ontario's coal phase-out， cleaner air。

using wood pellets to supply renewable peaking power， and grid reliability while cutting greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a sustainable energy economy. What's Going On Ontario's Atikokan plant now burns wood pellets for renewable peaking power， cutting emissions and replacing coal. Coal-to-biomass conversion completed after 2012 coal phase-out Burns Ontario-sourced wood pellets from Rentech and Resolute Delivers renewable peaking power for grid reliability Cuts harmful emissions and supports climate goals Ontario is now home to North America's largest power plant fueled completely by biomass. The Atikokan Generating Station conversion is complete and the station is now generating electricity and helping meet local power needs in northwestern Ontario. Atikokan Generating Station，。

which employs 70 full-time workers。