Jonathan Levesque

Using low-carbon, locally sourced wood pellets and biomass to heat homes and commercial and industrial buildings offers a practical way to reduce strain on Canada’s energy grid, while lowering heating costs for consumers. …In May, I represented the Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) at the Energizing Efficiency Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick. While much of the conference focused on electrification and energy efficiency, WPAC highlighted the important role that biomass heating can play in reducing emissions while relieving pressure on electrical systems. I also delivered Canadian Biomass’ webinar Bioheat: Delivering Decarbonization, Affordability and Energy Resistance. …Unlike heat pumps, which require increased electrical input in cold weather, modern biomass systems maintain high efficiency and full heating capacity even in the coldest winter conditions. …Greater adoption of bioheat would reduce reliance on less-efficient, higher-emission electricity generation for heating, helping stabilize power rates both now and in the future.