Traditionally Howe Sound has burned bark and wood waste in its Power Boiler to generate steam.  In recent years the quality and availability of this fuel has declined as sawmilling on the coast of B.C. has declined so we have been seeking other sources of clean wood based fuels.  One of these fuels is the wood component of construction and demolition waste.  HSPP's air emissions permit authorizes specific fuels for use in our Power Boiler and the Minister of Environment has given HSPP temporary approval to use this fuel for a two year period.   During this period we will be assessing the impact of burning this fuel on air quality in neighboring communities.  Public meetings will be held in September 2010 to enable interested people to learn about and discuss this assessment.  The location and time of those meetings will be posted here when they are available.

HSPP has also applied to the Ministry of Environment to make authorization of this fuel permanent.  A notice to this effect was published in various newspapers serving our neighbouring communities.

Please check back for updates on this application.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.