Terasen Gas to develop B.C.’s first biogas alternative energy project
| July 18, 2008 |  Follow us on Twitter |
SURREY, B.C. – Terasen Gas, in partnership with QuestAir Technologies Inc. and Metro Vancouver, will develop B.C.’s first biogas alternative energy project introducing the delivery of biomethane through its natural gas distribution system.
The Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant Biomethane Project supports the B.C. Energy Plan’s objective to increase the province’s production of clean and renewable energy.
“Terasen Gas safely and reliably delivers more than 20 per cent of the energy used in the province,” said Doug Stout, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Terasen Gas. “With future population growth, demand for all types of energy is expected to increase even with our expanding energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.”
“This pilot project will provide enough energy for 100 homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 500 tonnes each year,” said Stout. “It also supports the B.C. Bioenergy Strategy, demonstrating how biogas can be converted into a renewable energy source that can be distributed using Terasen Gas’s existing natural gas delivery infrastructure. We look forward to other similar projects across B.C. involving the municipal and agricultural sectors.”
The project is expected to cost $1.1 million, with $366,000 from the Innovative Clean Energy Fund. The fund, introduced in 2007’s B.C. Energy Plan, seeks to accelerate the development of new energy technologies to help B.C. move towards greater energy self-sufficiency. It is financed by British Columbians through a levy on electricity, natural gas, fuel oil and piped propane.
The Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant is located in West Vancouver, and the project is expected to be operational as early as July 2009.
Terasen Gas delivers natural gas and propane through three companies that make up the Terasen Gas group: Terasen Gas Inc., Terasen Gas (Vancouver Island) Inc. and Terasen Gas (Whistler) Inc. The companies share common Terasen Inc. ownership and are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, serves two million gas and electric customers and has more than $10 billion of assets. Its regulated holdings include Terasen Gas and electric utilities in five Canadian provinces and three Caribbean countries. Fortis Inc. owns non-regulated hydroelectric generation assets across Canada and in Belize and upper New York State. It also owns hotels and commercial real estate in Canada. Fortis Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com.
Media contact:
Joyce Wagenaar
Director, Corporate and Marketing Communications
(604) 592-7682
joyce.wagenaar@terasengas.com
Director, Corporate and Marketing Communications
(604) 592-7682
joyce.wagenaar@terasengas.com
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