http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 06:22:49 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-loans-NewPage-5M-for-energy-project.html?source=rssThe province of Nova Scotia is assisting a major paper producing facility and an important employer for Cape Breton with working capital for its Port Hawkesbury mill. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-loans-NewPage-5M-for-energy-project.html?source=rssWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/West-Linn-Paper-increases-corporate-commitment-to-renewable-energy.html?source=rssWest Linn Paper today announced it has increased its commitment to renewable energy by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) for 2009 and 2010. Additionally, West Linn Paper has just been accepted into the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Green Power Partnership program. The purchase offsets about 3% of the company's annual electricity use for its corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program supporting the increased use of green power to reduce the environmental impacts associated with conventional electricity use. Program participants have voluntarily purchased billions of kilowatt-hours of green power annually. These participants represent a wide variety of organizations such as Fortune 500 companies, small and medium sized businesses, colleges and universities and local, state and federal governments. "We are thrilled to be participating in the EPA's Green Power Partnership," said Penny Machinski, Environmental Manager at West Linn Paper Company. "We've made good progress with energy conservation projects recently, reducing our fuel demand by 13% since 2005, and the Green Power Partnership provides a new tool to help us demonstrate to our employees, customers and community, that environmental sustainability is core to our business practices." The purchase of RECs is just one of the many elements of West Linn Paper's overall corporate sustainability initiative. Other environmental best-practices include: working closely with all pulp suppliers to ensure responsible forest management; consistently exceeding regulatory requirements in water quality, quantity and temperature; taking a progressive approach to reduce energy use and improve air quality; improving waste material recycling; and encouraging active participation among all employees. This is the seventh year West Linn Paper has purchased RECs from BEF, making them one of the early adopters of corporate environmental stewardship practices. Each REC purchased by West Linn Paper Company represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity generated and delivered to the power grid. This energy will displace the generation of conventional electricity throughout the power system and reduce emissions into the atmosphere. West Linn Paper Company's purchase supports enough clean energy to power almost 374 homes for one year and help keep at least 2,600 metric tons of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere. "BEF is proud to continue this partnership with a company that demonstrates such a strong commitment to the environment," said Margie Gardner, CEO at BEF. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/West-Linn-Paper-increases-corporate-commitment-to-renewable-energy.html?source=rssWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/AMEC-nets-93M-contract-for-PCA-energy-upgrade-at-Valdosta-GA.html?source=rssAMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a US$93 million contract by Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) for energy efficiency upgrades at its linerboard mill in Valdosta, Georgia that will reduce energy consumption and electricity costs.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/AMEC-nets-93M-contract-for-PCA-energy-upgrade-at-Valdosta-GA.html?source=rssMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cascades-wins-PPI-Award-for-its-use-of-biogas-energy.html?source=rssCascades was recognized by Pulp and Paper International (PPI) for its advanced use of bio-energy at the first edition of the PPI Awards. The biogas energy project was chosen within the global pulp and paper sector as the most innovative and viable use of local and renewable energy.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cascades-wins-PPI-Award-for-its-use-of-biogas-energy.html?source=rssMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Procter-Gamble-activates-solar-power-at-California-paper-mill.html?source=rssSunEdison and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) celebrated today the activation of a 1.1 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar system at Procter & Gamble's paper products manufacturing plant in Oxnard, California. The event was attended by Mayor Tom Holden of Oxnard; Senator Fran Pavley of the 23rd District; Karen Kukurin, Deputy Director, Community Liaison Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; and a representative from the office of Congresswoman Lois Capps of the 23rd District. Also attending were executives from Procter & Gamble and SunEdison, the solar services provider that financed, built and will maintain the solar energy system. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Procter-Gamble-activates-solar-power-at-California-paper-mill.html?source=rssThu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-allows-NewPage-to-sell-crown-wood-for-electricity.html?source=rssThe province is furthering its commitment to creating and securing jobs, increasing renewable energy, and contributing to a green economy. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Nova-Scotia-allows-NewPage-to-sell-crown-wood-for-electricity.html?source=rssTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Smurfit-Kappa-to-invest-Euro25M-on-biomass-energy-at-mill-in-Spain.html?source=rssSMURFIT KAPPA NERVIÓN S.A., part of the SMURFIT KAPPA Group, a world leader in paper based packaging, has announced capital expenditure of 25 million Euros on a biomass-based renewable energy plant together with residual gas treatment at the SK mill in Iurreta, Biscay, SPAIN.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Smurfit-Kappa-to-invest-Euro25M-on-biomass-energy-at-mill-in-Spain.html?source=rssMon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-future-is-bright-Substantial-investment-in-biofuel-conversion-technologies.html?source=rssThe commercial viability of second-generation biofuels grows ever closer as finance pumps into research, and pilot plants for cellulosic ethanol conversion proliferate. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/The-future-is-bright-Substantial-investment-in-biofuel-conversion-technologies.html?source=rssSat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-building-40M-biomass-cogen-at-South-Carolina-mill.html?source=rssDomtar began construction this week of a new $40 million, 45-MW biomass cogeneration plant at its uncoated freesheet mill in Bennettsville, SC. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Domtar-building-40M-biomass-cogen-at-South-Carolina-mill.html?source=rssFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sweden-firms-Holmen-Stora-SCA-join-Vattenfall-energy-project.html?source=rssSweden's basic industries are now launching a joint project with Vattenfall to secure energy production and electricity supply at competitive prices in the future. In recent days, Industrikraft i Sverige AB, a newly formed company owned equally by Boliden, Eka Chemicals, Holmen, Stora Enso and SCA Forest Products, has signed a letter of intent with Vattenfall regarding joint energy production. The agreement aims to ensure new and cost-effective baseload power, and thus secure the long-term future of industrial operations in Sweden. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Sweden-firms-Holmen-Stora-SCA-join-Vattenfall-energy-project.html?source=rssFri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Honeywell-to-automate-Flambeau-River-diesel-plant-in-Wisconsin.html?source=rssHoneywell today announced that Flambeau River Biofuels (FRB) has selected it to supply and integrate all automation equipment for the largest second-generation "green diesel" plant in the United States. The plant - located in Park Falls, Wis., and expected to be operational by 2012 - will produce energy, transportation fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass resources. Specifically, the plant will process 1,000 dry tons per day of woody biomass from bark, sawdust and residue typically burned after forest harvesting. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Honeywell-to-automate-Flambeau-River-diesel-plant-in-Wisconsin.html?source=rssMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400