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Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) to host policy workshop in Eastern Ontario - Environmental Communication Options/Huff Strategy

Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) to host policy workshop in Eastern Ontario

Jun 17th, 2008 9:23 AM

Media Advisory Attention: News, Agriculture, Energy Reporters and Editors Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) to host policy workshop in Eastern Ontario Workshop will feature alternative means of distributing farm-produced renewable energy and presentation by Chief Energy Conservation Officer of Ontario (Ottawa, Ontario) Tomorrow, Ontario’s Chief Energy Conservation Officer will host a presentation as part of the APAO policy workshop. The event will feature discussions on alternative means of distributing farm produced renewable energy, including upgrading biogas to supplement the natural gas supply, the mechanics of a specialized marketplace for farm-produced electricity, and the vending of carbon credits to farm-based renewable energy projects. Media are invited to attend the event and document the growing opportunities for farmers to participate in the development of Ontario’s renewable energy supply. WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm WHAT: Presentations and a discussion on alternative means of distributing farm produced renewable energy, including upgrading biogas to supplement the natural gas supply, the mechanics of a specialized marketplace for farm-produced electricity, and the vending of carbon credits to farm-based renewable energy projects. WHERE: Greyhawk Golf and Country Club, 4999 Boundary Rd, Carlsbad Springs (20km east of Ottawa) Media Contact: Graeme Millen Administrator, Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) T: 613 224 8308 ext 228 on-site 613 286 5275 gmillen@apao.ca www.apao.ca The Agrienergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) is a non-profit organization with a mandate to promote and support the development of Ontario’s agriculture-based renewable energy industry.