The report looking at greenhouse gas savings was based on utilizing green timber. It is generally understood that utilizing deadwood yields greater greenhouse gas savings than green wood. The fact that the wood pellets that are out there -- I believe they have to have a specific moisture content. I looked it up on the Environment Canada website. I believe it has to have a specific moisture content. My understanding is they dry the pellets and do not utilize green as much.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 169-18(3): Wood Pellet Production In The Northwest Territories
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 169-18(3): Wood Pellet Production In The Northwest Territories
Oral Questions
February 25th, 2018
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