ABOUT

THE PRAIRIE CLEAN ENERGY STORY

Prairie Clean Energy was born in 2020 out of the pursuit for an environmentally sustainable solution to agricultural waste. After years of seeing acres of flax straw being burned near his home in rural Saskatchewan, founder Trevor Thomas knew he had discovered a solution to the global biomass shortage – one that also provided farmers with an economical and environmentally-conscious way to use flax waste.

After researching the potential of flax straw as a fuel source, Trevor established Prairie Clean Energy to bridge the gap between flax farmers and those seeking clean, reliable biomass fuel. Since then, Prairie Clean Energy has grown into a fully realized biomass business, with three biomass fuel product lines (wood, flax straw, and ag residue), and has built partnerships with farmers and organizations across Canada and the world to deliver high-quality biomass fuel to customers across the world.

Our Purpose

At PCE we invest in our communities and power the world as the global leader in providing sustainable and clean prairie-based biomass fuel.

Our Vision

PCE wants to see Canada’s Prairies Sustainably Power the Future. We believe that through our work we can help our home province, and Western Canada, position itself as a global clean energy leader.

Our Mission

PCE is working to Create and Lead the Biomass Industry on the Canadian Prairies. As a first-mover in this marketplace, we are creating a whole new market. We can and will lead the industry.

Our Location

Saskatchewan: A global leader in agriculture and forestry production

Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s three prairie provinces, bordered by Alberta to the west and Manitoba to the east. Known as the “breadbasket of Canada,” the province is characterized by its thriving agricultural industry in the south and its boreal forest in the north. We are larger than France with a population about half that of Paris.

Reliable infrastructure

We have ready access to two national rail lines, a transcontinental highway, and a network of other major highways. Canada is a stable, democratic country with reliable and fair regulations.

Abundant BIOMASS SOURCES

Wood pellets. Flax straw pellets. Ag pellets. Saskatchewan produces more than 40% of Canada’s total agricultural output. You can see crops like flax, barley, canola, canary seed, hemp, wheat and many more growing in its vast fields. Saskatchewan producers account for almost a third of all global flax production. Flax straw is 100% renewable and the flax pellets are made from flax straw that has no other purpose.

Established relationships

Our team is the only flax buyer in Saskatchewan registered with SaskFlax, the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission, and we have good working relationships with farmers across the province. This allows us to provide clients with reliable delivery schedules.

OUR TEAM

Mark Cooper

MBA, PMP, President & CEO

Mark oversees all aspects of Prairie Clean Energy’s strategic direction and operations. An MBA graduate, Project Management Professional, and certified mediator/negotiator, he has spent 20 years working in government relations and currently serves on several non-profit boards in the local community.

Trevor Thomas

Founder & Chief Relationship Officer

The founder of Prairie Clean Energy, Trevor builds relationships with customers and farmers in order to secure supply contracts and industrial sales. He has an agricultural background and serves as Chair of PCE’s Board of Directors.

David Whitrow

CPA, CMA, Chief Financial Officer

David is responsible for the company’s financials, bringing to the table 20 years of accounting experience, an MBA, and a CPA designation. Before joining PCE he served as CFO for a construction company in Ontario, Canada.

Brita Lind

Chief Marketing Officer

Brita Lind is responsible for PCE’s branding, marketing, strategy, and communications. A graduate of Harvard University, Brita brings more than 20 years of marcom experience having worked on such brands as Farm Credit Canada, Bose Corporation, SaskTel, and more.

ADVISORS

Mahmood Ebadian

Ph.D., Special Advisor

Mahmood is a supply chain management and lean manufacturing expert. He advises PCE in several areas, including feedstock supply and logistics. Mahmood has been providing consulting services to the biomass and bioenergy industry in North and South America for over 12 years.

Doug McNair

MBA, CMC, ICD.D, Advisor

Doug provides strategic and business advice to PCE. A Certified Corporate Director (ICD.D) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Doug also has an MBA from the Ivey School of Business. Doug founded his firm, McNair Business Development Inc., in 1996.

Tom Hoffman

Special Advisor

Tom helps Prairie Clean Energy build meaningful business relationships, operational excellence, and profitable partnerships by leveraging his 39 years of experience in the forest industry. Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in forestry and is a Registered Professional Forester.