What is the potential of peat as a fuel source?
By Lori Rudzki, summer experience student, OFRI Is there any other fuel source that is more efficient than what is now being used? According to a recent literature review published by OFRI, numerous research scientists have been working to answer that question by studying the rewards and drawbacks of peat as a fuel source. Peat as a Fuel Source in Ontario: A Preliminary Literature Review provides insight into the peat initiative and an analysis of the potential for using peat as an alternate fuel source. According to OFRI research scientist Jim McLaughlin, who participated in the review, “This review not only discusses the advantages and disadvantages of peat as a fuel source, it also discusses the critical knowledge gaps that remain with regards to peat extraction.” Lead author Jenny Gleeson, from MNR’s Renewable Energy Section, explains that “the review is feeding into the development of a peat extraction policy framework and may help to inform future MNR policy decisions.” The revie
