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Biodiesel in British Columbia - Feasibility Study Report

Biodiesel in British Columbia
Feasibility Study Report
Prepared for: Eco-Literacy Canada

Prepared by:
generating positive energy

Mike Boyd, Anita Murray-Hill, Kees Schaddelee
email: web: info@wiseenergy.ca www.wiseenergy.ca

Date: April 27, 2004

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Disclaimer While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information within this document, some technical inaccuracies or typographic errors may exist. Notwithstanding any contractual provisions to the contrary, WISE Energy Co-op and Eco-Literacy Canada cannot and do not accept responsibility ofany kind for losses related to the use of this document. Any information in this document is subject to change without notice. Any amendments made to this document will be incorporated in new revisions. The information contained in the entirety of this document constitutes information that is the property of WISE Energy Co-op and Eco-Literacy Canada. Copyright © 2004 WISE Energy Co-op /Eco-Literacy Canada, all rights reserved

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I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
For helping to make this project possible, Eco-Literacy Canada and WISE Energy Co-op would like to take this opportunity to thank the following:

Funders:
Western Economic Diversification CanadaProvince of British Columbia, Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection

VanCity Credit Union

Community Economic Development Technical Assistance Program

In Kind Participants:
BC Transit Capital Regional District

BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association

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Steering Committee Members:
Bill Bradley Guy Dauncey Janice Larson Rick Searle Doug Taylor Tim Walzak Cory Waters CGA Accountant Bradley Farrow

Author, Social Inventor and Sustainable Communities Consultant Senior Policy Advisor Professor and Consultant Managing Director President and CEO Director Ministry of Energy and Mines Geography, University of Victoria PacificBusiness Intelligence Ltd. University of Victoria Innovation and Development Corporation City Green

Technical Advisors:
J.D. McDonald and Associates R.A. Bailey and Associates

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II. DOCUMENT FORMAT
This report is laid out in a sequence reflecting theactivities necessary to perform a biodiesel plant feasibility study. This report is intended to be used as a guide by B.C. groups interested in assessing the potential of manufacturing biodiesel in their own community. It can be used by those with no prior knowledge of the biodiesel industry through to those just wishing to understand the biodiesel resources that may be available in their region.The document format closely tracks the sub-phases of the study, including a review of the primary potential feed stocks (source material biodiesel can be manufactured from) in B.C., the available manufacturing technology options and vendors, a distribution overview, and a financial assessment sample. In addition, a project process checklist is included in the appendices to complement the report.Although each project will ultimately have its own unique logistics and decision points this format was selected to ensure those wishing to conduct a biodiesel assessment project could readily follow a proven process and ensure all parameters are considered.

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