The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is a 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 >> |
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BTEC NEWS
Playtime is Over: Why September Means Biomass Advocacy or the Consequences of Inaction
By Joseph Seymour, Featured in Biomass Magazine September Issue
September 2, 2010
For biomass stakeholders, Labor Day means two things: the beginning of the heating season and the end of the U.S. Congress' August recess. Congress' return to Washington signals the final opportunity to pass much-needed biomass thermal incentives and programs. These bills could dramatically grow the market for biomass fuels and appliances. Despite broad energy legislation dominating headlines, an array of targeted biomass thermal initiatives is just below the surface, awaiting the right political support and timing. Read More >>
BTEC Submits Comments to Council on Environmental Quality on Draft Guidance for Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting
September 1, 2010
On October 5, 2009, President Obama issued Executive Order 13514, which directed the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to produce a framework of accounting and reporting processes involving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for federal government entities and activities, including emissions from biogenic sources. CEQ's draft guidance differentiates biogenic emissions from fossil fuel-based emissions, and BTEC has submitted comments that support this interpretation.
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Biomass Thermal Energy Council Commends Legislators for Introduction of Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act
Bipartisan collection of Senators and Representatives introduce legislation to incentivize renewable thermal energy
July 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, July 22, 2010 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) extends its praise to Sens. Al Franken (D-MN.) and Kit Bond (R-MO.) and Reps. Betty McCollum (D-MN.), Jay Inslee (D-WA.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) for introducing the Thermal Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act of 2010 in the U.S Senate and House of Representatives (S. 3626 and H.R. 5805, respectively). The legislation would assist in developing renewable heating and cooling projects nationwide. Read More >>
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