The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications.

BTEC is an association of biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and distributors, supply chain companies and non-profit organizations that view biomass thermal energy as a renewable, responsible, clean and energy-efficient pathway to meeting America’s energy needs. BTEC engages in research, education, and public advocacy for the fast growing biomass thermal energy industry. More >>

BTEC NEWS

Alliance for Green Heat and BTEC Host Webinar on Innovation and the EPA's New Source Performance Standard for Residential Biomass Heating Equipment
May 10, 2013

The slide deck and live recording are now available on the BTEC website. View the webinar and learn what procedures, qualifications, emissions limits, and technologies are under consideration for the draft NSPS rule. This webinar was held in the lead up to the Wood Stove Design Challenge, a national competition to promote extremely clean, efficient, innovative and affordable cordwood technology. View the webinar materials here >>

BTEC Urges House Ways and Means Energy Tax Reform Working Group to Promote Tax Incentive Parity for Sections 25D and 48
April 12, 2013

In response to the House Ways and Means Committee's request, BTEC provided comments to the Energy Tax Reform Working Group on the importance of including residential, commercial, and industrial biomass thermal technologies in the federal tax code. Read the full comments here >>

Rep. Paul Tonko to Deliver Keynote Speech at the Northeast Biomass Heating Expo Thursday, April 4, 2013

Saratoga Springs, NY - April 2, 2013  - U.S. Representative Paul Tonko will deliver the keynote speech at the 5th annual Northeast Biomass Heating Expo on Thursday, April 4 at the City Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. The two day conference, which begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, will include workshops, technical sessions, plenaries, and a trade show focused on the sustainable use of forest and agricultural biomass for residential, commercial, and industrial heating and combined heat and power. Read the full announcement here >>

NEW MEMBERS

BTEC welcomes its latest 10 new members:

• Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry (www.dcnr.state.pa.us)
• Morrisville State College, Renewable Energy Training Center (www.morrisville.edu)
• Biomass Innovation Centre (www.biomassinnovation.ca)
• Franklin Pierce University (www.franklinpierce.edu)
• Virginia Cooperative Extension (www.ext.vt.edu)
• Kentucky Division of Biofuels (energy.ky.gov/biofuels/Pages)
• Environmental Protection Agency (www.epa.gov)
• The Maine Governor (www.maine.gov/energy)
• Montana Department of Environmental Quality Energy Program (deq.mt.gov/Energy)
• Idaho Department of Lands (www.idl.idaho.gov)

View Full Member Directory >>

UPCOMING EVENTS

BTEC is proud to be a Supporting Organization for these events:

	April 24-26, 2013 - Carlton, Minnesota