ABOUT ENVINT Consulting
ENVINT Consulting was founded by Martin Tampier in 2002. Its main purpose is to provide services in in the environmental field, with a focus on energy technology and policy analysis.
Martin Tampier, ENVINT Principal, holds a diploma in environmental engineering (Technical University of Berlin, Germany) and a post-graduate Master’s degree in Human Ecology (Free University of Brussels). Starting his career in Europe, he worked as an intern for the European Commission and as a consultant for environmental consulting companies. After coming to Canada in 1999, he became a freelance consultant in 2001, which led to the creation of ENVINT Consulting in 2002.
ENVINT consults a range of clients, from non-governmental organizations over research facilities, industry associations, to municipal, provincial/territorial and federal governments. ENVINT’s work spans the globe, concentrating on Canada but including the U.S., Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia
Martin Tampier has successfully completed Environment Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification course (2005) and is a technical reviewer for project applications with Sustainable Technology Development Canada, Alberta Innovates, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Natural Resources Canada, and others.
Martin is pentilingual and has completed several projects requiring international research and networking. He works as a researcher, policy analyst, and conference advisor with an emphasis on climate change, life-cycle analysis, renewable energy, energy policy and technology and sustainability issues. A substantial part of his work focuses on biomass energy, including biofuels, biogas, biomass power generation, biorefineries, bioplastics, and other bioproducts.
A professional engineer, Martin advises governments,
companies, and other organizations. He has
presented at numerous events, including CanSIA, CanBIO Americana, a National Energy Board workshop, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, etc. He is also
a guest lecturer on Energy & Sustainability at McGill University.
Services
ENVINT Consulting has provide the following services – contact us to find out what we, with our network, can provided if it’s not listed below:
- Technical and economic feasibility: Project feasibility studies in the area of renewable energy.
- Policy research: Research and reporting on environmental issues, from environmental legislation over government programs, renewable energy, carbon trading to waste management and health & safety.
- GHG emission reduction validation and verification: Martin Tampier has successfully completed the Environment Canada training course for GHG validators and verifiers.
- Technology evaluation: Based on previous work in the biomass sector and in concert with other experts, ENVINT provides market assessments for emerging technologies, as well as technological and economic evaluations, energy and emissions balances.
- Life-cycle analysis: With extensive work done on greenhouse gas emission reduction projects, offset quantification and life-cycle analysis of biomass technologies, ENVINT has positioned itself as one of the Canadian consultancies that are able to address environmental impacts from a cradle-to-grave perspective.
- Emission trading market research: Emission offset calculation, market options and future pricing is one of the fields ENVINT is active in, also working with First Carbon in this field.
- Surveys and consultations: ENVINT has an extensive network of contacts and organizations active in the biomass, energy and emissions trading fields. The company conducts industry and stakeholders surveys for statistical or policy purposes.
- Conference presentations and papers: ENVINT has made several presentations at conferences and workshops on subjects related to its work, including the drafting and publication of related articles in the specialized press.
PROJETS
BIOMASS
- Agricultural Bioenergy Potentials (2023), through CBER Ltd. for IRENA.
- Case Study Analysis for Canadian Integrated BioENERGY Facilities (2020), for NRCan.
- Valorisation des résidus agricoles en Côte d’Ivoire, through WSP for national ANADER agency.
- Revitalization of the B.C. Bioenergy Sector (2019), for the BC Bioenergy Network.
- Guidance Manual on Managing Air Emissions from Small Solid Biomass Combustors, for CCME
- CHP Regulatory Guideline for BC (2017) – through CBER Ltd for NRCan.
- Technical Guidelines on Biomass Fuels (2016) – through CBER Ltd, for IRENA (second report for small islands done in 2018).
- Mushroom Compost Utilization Options (2016) – through Timmenga & Associates, for the Government of BC.
- High-Value Options for Biomass Residue Processing (2016) – through Surrey Holler Associates, private client.
- PEI Energy and GHG Strategies (2016) – through Dunsky Energy Consulting, for the PEI government.
- Bioenergy in Remote Communities (2016) – for NRCan.
- Biomass-to-Power and Biomass Heat Technology Overview (2014) – for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Opportunities for Biotechnology Applications (2013) – through Suthey Holler Associates for Industry Canada.
OTHER
- Hydrogen and the Decarbonization of Steel Production in Canada (2023) – through the Transition Accelerator, for the Canadian Steel Producers Association.
- Low-Carbon Gas Potential in BC (2022) – for the BC Bioenergy Network, FortisBC, Government of BC.
- IFIT Application Review (2020) – for NRCan.
- SMR potential on islands (2019) – for Industry Canada.
- Study of Energy Economics and Subsidies in Remote Communities Across Canada (2019) – for NRCan.
- Remote Communities Database Update (2017) – for NRCan.
- Yukon Wind Assessment (2016) – through Canadian Biomass Energy Research and in collaboration with V3 Energy (Alaska), for Yukon Energy Corporation.
- PEI Energy and GHG Strategies (2016) – through Dunsky Energy Consulting.
- Project Applications Reviews (2015) – for Génome Québec.
- Tidal and Hydrokinetic Technology Overview (2014) – for Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada.
- Alberta Grand Challenge Funding Application Review (2013/14) – for CCEMC,
- Organic Rankine Cycle Feasibility Study (2013) – through Envirochem Services Inc., for Metro Vancouver.
PARTNERS
Whenever strategic opportunities arise that will increase value for a customer, ENVINT Consulting works with partners from academia and the private sector to combine expertise and manage larger projects. Following some of the key partners that ENVINT is working with today:
- The Transition Accelerator: A pan-Canadian organization that works with others to identify and advance viable pathways to a prosperous, competitive, and net-zero Canada in 2050.
- WSP Global: Martin has worked with WSP on several projects and proposals, including waste-to-energy options and biogas in Yukon and a study opn bioenergy projets in Ivory Coast.
- ICF International: ICF’s Ottawa office is working with ENVINT on a number of opportunities, including a long-term contract with Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada.
- PentA+: Martin works with Alain Jegen of PentA+ (Ottawa) to assist the Ontario Ministry of Innovation with GreenFIT funding application evaluations.
- Dunsky Energy Consulting: DEC is a Montreal-based consultancy specialized in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and policies.
- Suthey Holler Associates: Martin has a regular working relationship with Chris Rees of SHC, specializing in biomass-related assignments. Chris is a Vice-President, responsible for Ontario, of the Canadian Bioenergy Association.
- Canadian BIomass Energy Research Ltd.: ENVINT has completed several projects with Cornelius Suchy of CBER in the biomass/alternative energy sector.
CLIENTS
ENVINT Consulting works for clients in the industrial, government and non-governmental sectors (this list only contains clients ENVINT Consulting has worked for directly, without and intermediary).
Natural Resources Canada: ENVINT worked as the lead company on the 2017 update of the Remote Communities Database and subsequently, on pother projects.
Environment Canada: Several projets, including training opn bioenergy and emissions, a series of smaller topical reports, and a report on alternative heating energy costs.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: ENVINT is part of a consortium with a five-year contract to review funding applications for energy projects in northern, aboriginal, and off-grid communities.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Martin is an external reviewer for the Green Municipal Fund.
Alberta Innovates: Martin was an external reviewer of funding applications received by Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions.
Canadian Electricity Association: Canadian Power Primer and detailed backgrounder.
Canadian Biotechnology Research Institute: ENVINT completed a GHG life-cycle analysis on flax fibre use in the automotive sector.
BC Bioenergy Network: Several biomass and hydrogen-related assignments.
Commission for Environmental Cooperation: Martin has consulted for the Commission on international green power certificate trading and provided detailed advice on calculation methods for emission offsets from on-grid alternative energy systems, renewable energy project development and financing.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Martin is a peer reviewer with FCM’s Green Municipal Funds program.
Génome Québec: Preparatory funding application reviews, incl. in-person meetings with applicants.
Pollution Probe: Consulting on green power issues and offers, website development, workshop organization and background research.
SDTC: Martin is an external reviewer for SDTC funding applications.
The GLOBE Foundation: ENVINT provided advice on conference topics and speaker selection in the fields of corporate sustainability, energy, and sustainable cities.
CONTACT
ENVINT Consulting
675, rue Anne Hébert
Terrebonne, QC J6Y 0N2
Canada
Phone +1 450 627 1003
Email martin(at)envint.ca