Download We cannot speak for David Suzuki but we think he might Agree that

We cannot speak for David Suzuki but we think he might Agree that Bio-en:
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is renewable energy
reduces the growing waste disposal problems
contributes to the production of electrical energy and heat
We cannot speak for David Suzuki but we think that he would Disagree that Bio–en is:
Green energy
NO: As with fossil fuel, the process releases carbon dioxide and water vapour into the
air as a result of combustion, in this case the burning of methane to produce electricity
and heat.
Carbon neutral
NO: At capacity power generation, the amount of fossil carbon fuel burned by transport
trucks delivering and removing feeder stock and digestate would almost certainly
exceed the energy captured by the process.
Efficient energy
NO: As this project is worked out, the energy produced is very expensive.
Bio-en will pay none of the transportation costs for collecting and delivering the
feeder stock to the plant. These costs will be covered by the tax payer in their
garbage disposal fees or by the industry responsible for the garbage. Bio-en will
pay for removal of digestate and other by-products from the site.
Bio-en will receive public subsidies at least two and possibly four levels: no
charge feeder stock, tipping fees, electricity generation subsidies, and initial
capital cost and set up subsidies.
The public will pay for these subsidies through waste disposal levies and the
cost of electricity.