Bioenergy

is the second-largest

renewable energy source in Canada[1]

Canada is 8th

in the world

in overall biofuel production[1]

2.5x higher demand

for low-carbon liquid transportation fuels

is projected in Canada by 2030, compared to 2020 levels[1]

Resources

CSA Group standards, research, policy briefs, and other resources

Leverage the resources developed by CSA Group and its technical committees that provide information, guidance, best practices, and requirements to help organizations adopt bioenergy technologies and biofuels to reduce GHG emissions.

Research report

Bioeconomy Landscape: Insights for Standardization

Infographic

Standards help unlock the potential of bioeconomy

Research report

Codes and Standards for Renewable Gas Pathways

Industry perspective

Link between UN SDGs and CSA/ANSI B149.6:20 Code for Digester Gas, Landfill Gas, and Biogas Generation and Utilization

Technical paper

Supporting the Diverse and Expanding World of Bioenergy

Biogas production

CSA/ANSI B149.6:20

Code for digester gas, landfill gas, and biogas generation and utilization

Solid biofuel applications

CSA B365-17 (R2022)

Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment

CSA B366.1-11 (R2020)

Solid fuel-fired central heating appliances

CSA B415.1:22

Performance testing of solid-biofuel-burning heating appliances

CSA SPE 2254:19

Guide to wood chip fuel: Characteristics, supply, storage, and procurement

Solid biofuel specifications

CSA ISO 16559:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Terminology, definitions and descriptions

CSA ISO 17225-1:24

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes –Part 1: General requirements

CSA ISO 17225-2:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 2: Graded wood pellets

CSA ISO 17225-3:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 3: Graded wood briquettes

CSA ISO 17225-4:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 4: Graded wood chips

CSA ISO 17225-5:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 5: Graded firewood

CSA ISO 17225-6:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 6: Graded non-woody pellets

CSA ISO 17225-7:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Fuel specifications and classes – Part 7: Graded non-woody briquettes

Solid biofuel test methods

CSA ISO 16948:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Determination of total content of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen

CSA ISO 16967:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels - Determination of major elements - Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, K, Si, Na and Ti

CSA ISO 16968:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Determination of minor elements

CSA ISO 16993:19

Solid biofuels – Conversion of analytical results from one basis to another

CSA ISO 16994:19

Solid biofuels – Determination of total content of sulfur and chlorine

CSA ISO 16995:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Determination of the water soluble chloride, sodium and potassium content

CSA ISO 17827-1:17 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of particle size distribution for uncompressed fuels – Part 1: Oscillating screen method using sieves with apertures of 3,15 mm and above

CSA ISO 17827-2:17 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of particle size distribution for uncompressed fuels – Part 2: Vibrating screen method using sieves with aperture of 3,15 mm and below

CSA ISO 17828:16 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of bulk density

CSA ISO 17829:16 (R2021)

Solid Biofuels – Determination of length and diameter of pellets

CSA ISO 17830:17 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Particle size distribution of disintegrated pellets

CSA ISO 17831-1:16 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of mechanical durability of pellets and briquettes – Part 1: Pellets

CSA ISO 17831-2:16 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of mechanical durability of pellets and briquettes – Part 2: Briquettes

CAN/CSA-ISO 18122:16 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of ash content

CSA ISO 18123:16 (R2021)

Solid biofuels – Determination of the content of volatile matter

CSA ISO 18134-1:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Determination of moisture content – Oven dry method – Part 1: Total moisture – Reference method

CSA ISO 18134-2:21

Solid biofuels – Determination of moisture content – Oven dry method – Part 2: Total moisture – Simplified method

CSA ISO 18134-3:15 (R2020)

Solid biofuels – Determination of moisture content – Oven dry method – Part 3: Moisture in general analysis sample

CAN/CSA-ISO 18846:17 (R2022)

Solid biofuels – Determination of fines content in quantities of pellets

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[1] Canada 2022 Energy Policy Review, International Energy Agency