We find, develop and build viable bioenergy projects that promote multi-generational forest sustainability.
Forests First
The pathway to Canada’s sustainable energy future is through the forest. Rutter Bioenergy finds, develops, and builds viable bioenergy projects that integrate forests and forest products into our lives, communities, and energy markets. By promoting low-value forest biomass up the value-chain to replace fossil fuels as an energy source, Canada can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve both socioeconomic and environmental outcomes.
As an experienced forester and bioenergy entrepreneur, I bring hands-on knowledge, technical skills, and a broad network of industry professionals to every project. I’m passionate about the future of Canada’s forests and the opportunities to strategically catalyze solutions for renewable, sustainable energy.
Projects
Bulk wood pellet delivery truck build
First of its kind in Ontario truck was funded, sourced and assembled for use in Northern Ontario
Graded wood chip facility
This project began in 2013 and is in continued operation producing P45 W25 wood chips used to heat a large institutional building.
Wood pellet heating across Canada
Guided customers through design, supply and commissioning of wood pellet heating systems of various sizes in most provinces and territories.
About Me
I was born in the urban depths of Southern Ontario and the forest has always been a place of refuge, of escape. If you know, you know: Forests have a visceral effect on Canadians and they pulled me into a career of forests, raw wood, chainsaws, machines, wood chips and endless problems to solve.
I started our arboriculture company Rutter Urban Forestry in 2005 with a pickup truck, a chainsaw and a trailer and I grew it into a seven figure company with a staff of 15. Within it, we constantly expand our offerings through research, experimentation and learning it the hard way.
I’m a stereotypical entrepreneur: eager to jump in, learn new skills, try new ideas all with all momentum towards solving problems for customers and building viable businesses. I’m comfortable with risk and not afraid of failure. My customers now get the benefits of 25 years of my successes as well as my lessons learned the hard way.
