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“Current Status of the Canadian Industry”“Current Status of the Canadian Industry”
Presentation to WTERT
Columbia University, New York
17 October 2008
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AgendaAgenda
• Language Matters
AgendaAgenda
g g• A Convergence of Needs• Organizational BackgroundW
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Organizational Background• Lay of the Land• Setting the Record Straightan
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• Setting the Record Straight• Progressive Public Attitudes• Evolving Issues Emerging
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• Evolving Issues, Emerging Opportunities
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Perception Is EverythingPerception Is EverythingPerception Is EverythingPerception Is Everything
• Energy-from-Waste/Waste-to-EnergyEnergy from Waste/Waste to Energy– “Volatile” and “Controversial” evoke unfair imagery– “Proven” and “Reliable” present accurate portrayal
• Name-callingatte
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• Name calling– Incinerators
• Only attempt to reduce volume of garbage• Usually install rudimentary pollution control equipmentu
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Usually install rudimentary pollution control equipment– EFW
• Employs maximum achievable control technology (MACT)
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• Utilize high temperature to extract energy from trash
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An OutAn Out--OfOf--Date SterotypeDate SterotypeAn OutAn Out OfOf Date SterotypeDate Sterotype
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A Modern EFW FacilityA Modern EFW FacilityA Modern EFW FacilityA Modern EFW Facility
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StateState--ofof--the Art Technologythe Art Technologygygy
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Situational ImperativeSituational ImperativeSituational ImperativeSituational Imperative• Municipalities face an unprecedented waste
management crisis related to capacity shortfall andmanagement crisis related to capacity shortfall and risk of a border closure
• Escalating costs of conventional fossil fuels sparking interest in alternative energy sources
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• Overwhelming scientific evidence validates EFW value proposition
• Strong public opinion polling shows growing supportfor EFWer
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for EFW• EFW can enhance supply mix option and address
power supply shortage• Prudent planning dictates investigation of all options
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• Prudent planning dictates investigation of all options in an integrated system
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Canadian MSW TrendsCanadian MSW TrendsCanadian MSW TrendsCanadian MSW Trends
Year Total Disposal
Annual Change
Total Diversion
Annual Change
Total Generation
Annual Change
Diversion Rate
(kg/capita) (kg/capita) (kg/capita)
7 7 71996 697 176 873 20%
1998 688 -1.31% 222 20.72% 926 5.72% 24%
2000 753 8.63% 199 -11.56% 952 2.73% 21%
2002 769 2 08% 212 6 13% 980 2 86% 22%2002 769 2.08% 212 6.13% 980 2.86% 22%
2004 791 2.78% 246 13.82% 1,037 5.50% 24%
Overall Change 11.88% 28.46% 15.81%(1996-2004)
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EFW and RecyclingEFW and RecyclingCountry Diversion
(per cent of total)Landfill
(per cent of total)Incineration
(per cent of total) Waste per capita (kg)Netherlands 65 3 32 624
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Austria 59 31 10 627Germany 58 20 22 600Belgium 52 13 35 469Sweden* 44 5 50 464Denmark 41 5 54 696Denmark 41 5 54 696
Luxembourg 36 23 41 668Spain 35 59 6 662
Ireland 31 69 0 869Italy 29 62 9 538Italy 29 62 9 538
Finland 28 63 9 455France 28 38 34 567Canada 24 74 2 1,037
UK 18 74 8 600Greece 8 92 0 433Portugal 3 75 22 434
Source: Institute for Public Policy Research, base yr: 2003/4, Environment Canada (2004) * 2005
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From: Magnus Schonning, Embassy of Sweden; Carl Lilliehöök, Waste & Recycling, Tekniska Verken AB, Linköping Sweden
Mission StatementMission StatementMission StatementMission Statement
"The Canadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition, an organization of industry associations andorganization of industry, associations, and
stakeholders committed to sustainable environmental policies, stands for the promotion,
adoption and implementation of ER/EFWNee
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adoption, and implementation of ER/EFW technology for the management of residual
materials within the context of an integrated solid waste management system Recognizing thater
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waste management system. Recognizing that ER/EFW technologies are compatible with
proactive recycling and other diversion efforts, the coalition seeks to promote the merits of the
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coalition seeks to promote the merits of the thermal treatment of waste and garner support
for waste derived fuels."
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Coalition PrinciplesCoalition PrinciplesCoalition PrinciplesCoalition Principles
• Social Sustainabilityy– Operate within the context of local circumstances,
preserving community sustainability• Environmental Sustainabilitykg
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complementing, not competing with, recycling and diversion programson
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• Economic Sustainability– Balancing costs and benefits most advantageous and
acceptable to end-users, customers, and host gan
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communitiesOrg
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Organizational MatrixOrganizational MatrixOrganizational MatrixOrganizational Matrix
Municipalities
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Emerging TechLabour
Construction Diplomats
Equipment Industry Academia
Engineers
Real Estate
Construction Diplomats
Lawyers Operators
Engineers
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Membership MatrixMembership MatrixMembership MatrixMembership Matrix
Peel Region
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AlterNRGPower Workers UnionEdmontonMetro VancouverHamiltonHamilton Util.
C di Pl ti AE&E V R ll
Vancouver, Peel, Edmonton, Hamilton, Hamilton Utilities AlterNRGPower Workers Union
Willis EnergyMaple Reinders Sweden
Cement Association of Canada WTERT
Golder Associates
Canadian Plastics Industry Association
AE&E VonRoll
FranceSpainGermanyNetherlandsItaly
Cement & Plastics
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AE&E VonRoll WTERT
DenmarkSweden, Italy, Netherlands, EarthTechRambollGENIVARGolder Associates, GENIVAR,Willis Energy
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Maple Reinders Sweden
BordenLadnerGervais Covanta
Golder Associates
WheelabratorVeolia ESWMIWillms & Shier
FranceSpainGermanyNetherlandsItaly
Covanta, Veolia, Wheelabrator/WMI
Maple Reinders DenmarkDenmark, France, Germany,
SpainEarthTechRambollGENIVAR, ,
EarthTech, Willis Energy, Ramboll
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Borden Ladner Gervais, Willms & Shier Energy Wheelabrator/WMIEnergyWillms & Shier
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Category One:Category One:Principal Members, Owners + OperatorsPrincipal Members, Owners + Operators
Covanta Veolia ES Wheelabrator/WMI• Covanta, Veolia ES, Wheelabrator/WMI– Industry leaders assuming rightful place in
an emerging market
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– Convergence of crisis and opportunity– Recognized multiple large municipalities with
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– Provincial preference for state-of-the art technology solution
– Essential political role as proactive defenders
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– A public policy legacy for future generations
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Category Two:Category Two:Entrepreneurs, Associations, InvestorsEntrepreneurs, Associations, Investors
• Key industry associations provided kick start– Cement Association of Canada: Feedstock– Canadian Plastics Industry Association: Recovery rates
• Canada’s leading law firms– Borden Ladner Gervais: Energyan
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gy– Willms & Shier: Environment
• Promoting diversified, viable, sustainable power generation– Power Workers Union
• Integrating technology into a long-term viewof t
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Integrating technology into a long term view– AlterNRG
• Carving a niche and establishing an early presence– Maple Reinders
• Achieving independent awareness
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• Achieving independent awareness– AEE VonRoll
• Driving strategy by understanding the national market– Aquilini Renewable Energy
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Category Three:Category Three:Engineers + ConsultantsEngineers + Consultants
• Golder Associates, GENIVAR, EarthTech, Willis Energyan
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Managing the hyperbole– Stay informed, up-to-date– Staying the course in the face of
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– Staying the course in the face of public criticism
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Category Four: MunicipalitiesCategory Four: MunicipalitiesCategory Four: MunicipalitiesCategory Four: Municipalities
• Metro Vancouver, Peel Region, City of et o a cou e , ee eg o , C ty oEdmonton, City of Hamilton, Hamilton Utilities
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– Streamlined environmental assessment– Opening of energy market for LDCs– Attain support on options, withoutof
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Attain support on options, without compromising decision-making
– Stay informed, connectedA t h l f i ti
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– Accept one-way channel of communication– Forcing coalition into role of credible partner
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InitiativesInitiativesInitiativesInitiatives• Organizing position
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• Recruiting new members• Raising association profile
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• Building government relationships• Engaging key stakeholders, audiences
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• Developing, maintaining website• Pursuing a standard offer program
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• Educating media in national campaign• Participating in technology peer review
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Public OpinionPublic OpinionPublic OpinionPublic Opinion
• Research shows 83% of Canadians support es ppEFW technologies, up from 67% only four years agoC di d t d th t EFW h l
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• Canadians understand that EFW can help preserve natural resources and reflects a preferred disposal optione
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• Among those who approve of facilities being built, more than half (58%) would also approve construction of such a facility in theirgres
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Using ‘Waste to Energy Facility’ Increases Approval 5 points Nationally…+11 Points in Quebec and +10 in BC…From 2004: Up 16 Points…
44%
2008 2006 20042008: 83% 2006: 78% 2004: 67%
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43% % Approve
BC AB SK/MB ON QUE ATL
2008 83% 79% 84% 81% 91% 74%
2006 73% 75% 73% 81% 80% 69%
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2004 60% 69% 67% 68% 69% 64%
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Thinking about this and the other options available, do you approve or disapprove of waste to energy facilities being used for garbage disposal and management in your province? Is that strongly or somewhat? Base: 2004 All respondents N=1,806, 2006 N=2,750, 2008 N=1,652
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhatdisapprove
Strongly disapprove Don't Know
NOTE: In the 2008 wave, ‘waste to energy facility’ replaced ‘incinerator’ in questionnaire.
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Source: Waste Management Inc. (Research by IPSOS Reid)
Most Effective Message to Move to “More Likely to Approve” is Burning Waste Saves Natural Resources and a Modern Facility is Less Hazardous to its Neighbors than a Landfill
26% 31% 15%Burning waste produces energy for
h t d i t l
Much more likely to approve Somewhat more likely to approve No impact
Resources and a Modern Facility is Less Hazardous to its Neighbors than a Landfill…
26%
21%
31%
28%
15%
18%
heat and power, saving naturalresources
A modern waste to energy facility isless hazardous to its neighbours, interms of cancer risk, than a modern
landfill
17% 25% 22%Burning waste means less goes tolandfill
16%
16%
23%
20%
20%
21%
Burning waste helps to reducepollutant emissions and preserve
resources
85-90% of waste can be burned
I am now going to read you some things that may be said about waste to energy facilities. Please tell me whether after hearing each statement you are more or less likely to approve of waste to energy facilities being used for garbage disposal and management, or whether the statement has no impact on your opinion? Base: Do not approve/don’t know of incinerators being used for garbage disposal N=278
NOTE: In the 2008 wave, ‘waste to energy facility’ replaced ‘incinerator’ and ‘burning’ replaced ‘incineration’ in questionnaire.
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Source: Waste Management Inc. (Research by IPSOS Reid)
Among those who Approve of EFW Facilities being Built, More than Half (58%) Would also Approve the Construction of such a Facility in their Immediate Community
42%
Approve the Construction of such a Facility in their Immediate Community…
16%
20%21%
1%
Strongly approve Somewhat approve Somewhat disapprove Strongly disapprove Don't know
How would you feel about a waste to energy facility being built in your immediate community? Would you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, or strongly disapprove? Base: All respondents that said ‘Strongly Approve’ or ‘Somewhat Approve’ at Q15 2008 N=1,375
Source: Waste Management Inc (Research by IPSOS Reid)
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Source: Waste Management Inc. (Research by IPSOS Reid)
A Sustainable SolutionA Sustainable SolutionA Sustainable Solution…A Sustainable Solution…
• Solid public support for proven technologiesSolid public support for proven technologies• Municipalities can manage waste and generate
energy locally, in their own backyard• Potential for distributed generation, district
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heating/cooling• Regional operations offer economies-of-scale
consistent with Smart Growth planning policiesT h i i t d d ith t tO
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• Tough emissions standards with transparent reporting, including on-line and on-site disclosure
• Stringent regulations assure accountability and responsible operationsssu
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responsible operations• Performance measures to guide improvements and
investments
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Communities Considering EFWCommunities Considering EFWCommunities Considering EFWCommunities Considering EFWDurham-York Region (1.1 million)Hamilton (500,000)Peel Region (600,000)
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Dufferin County (60,000)Edmonton (1 million)
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Montreal (1.8 million)Metro Vancouver (1.5 million)
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John P. FodenExecutive Director
Canadian Energy-From-Waste CoalitionCanadian Energy-From-Waste Coalition10 Rambert Crescent
Toronto, Ontario M6S 1E6Ph (416) 763 0815Phone: (416) 763-0815
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.energyfromwaste.ca
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