The proposed facility would utilize 25,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste per year, generating up to 15 GWhr of electricity annually.  Up to 40GWhr/year of waste heat could be made available for district heat utilization.

 An informed and independent assessment of specific waste to energy opportunities available in Whitehorse, Yukon was provided. Our role entailed:

• Feedstock characterization study to determine available waste volumes and heating value of available waste streams
• Peer review of a Design Basis Memorandum prepared by a technology provider proposing to develop a 2-stage modular WtE facility coupled with steam generation and a steam turbine generator (rated at 2 MW)
• Technology review of proposed technology as well as alternative technologies; Incorporating a technical review of reference facility operating data
• Pre-feasibility examination of a range of technology options with a consideration for augmenting feedstock with biomass sources and District Heat utilization
• Determination of  regulatory requirements and associated constraints
• Acting as Resource Expert (representing waste to energy technologies) for a 3-day “energy charette”, organized by Yukon Energy Corporation for the purpose of informing a new territory-wide 20-year resource plan