Webinar: The First Biomass Boiler in a Public School in Manitoba – Primary Heat Source

The Manitoba Sustainable Energy Association (ManSEA) and the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) are excited to announce a collaboration to provide a free webinar regarding biomass energy. Unfortunately ManSEA’s flagship annual conference was cancelled due to the pandemic, and with it was many great presentations on renewable energy and energy alternatives. This webinar represents one of the ManSEA conference subjects and MEIA is very pleased to help sponsor and support, providing more awareness on a made-in-Manitoba biomass to energy project.

This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants following the webinar.

Presenters:

Claude Plante, Facility Maintenance and Safety Supervisor at Prairie Rose School Division

Nathan Waldner, Mechanical Department Manager and Service Technician at SIM Enterprises, Lowe Farm, Manitoba

Topic:

The Presenters will describe how they are using biomass energy to replace fossil fuels to heat school division facilities at St. Eustache, Manitoba. Included will be a description of the overall project including partners involved; boiler and boiler technology; biomass feedstock; the challenges in introducing a technology new to the area and the lessons learned. Claude firmly believes that “This is the Right Way to Go” and “What an opportunity for the school students to learn first-hand”.

For anyone considering the use of biomass as a heat source for your community infrastructure this is an excellent opportunity to learn how to do it.

Presenters Bios:

Claude Plante is the Facility Maintenance and Safety Supervisor at Prairie Rose School Division, Carman, Manitoba.  He has over 30 years’ experience in facilities and project management in both secondary and post-secondary institutions.  His training in energy management, power engineering and project management were key elements in the development and implementation of this important initiative. He has a deep appreciation for environmental stimuli and the impact of energy and environmental factors which has allowed him to create a positive teaching and learning environment for students and faculty.

Nathan Waldner is the Mechanical Department Manager and Service Technician at SIM

Enterprises in Lowe Farm, MB. He is a WETT certified technician and inspector, with over 15 years’ experience in the Boiler and Biomass heating industry. He has have been involved in over 50 boiler system and heating projects across Western Canada and the Midwestern US. He met his wife while working on a Biomass heating system installation in northern BC. Focused on details, and dedication to quality, are an integral part of his mission. He sees the projects through from quoting stages right up to final inspections and ongoing service requirements.