Membership Categories and Dues

Join BTEC today with a trial membership! The term of the trial membership is through December 31, 2010. We're so sure you'll want to stay that we're offering an introductory rate of 50% off 2010 dues. As a member, you will be a part of the most powerful voice for biomass thermal energy in the United States.

Act soon--this deal ends September 15.

This offer does not apply to Sustaining Membership.

Sustaining Member

Sustaining Member contributions provide the financial resources needed for the development of the organization and for its continued efforts to advocate on behalf of biomass thermal energy at the local, state, and federal levels. Upon application approval, all Sustaining Members become a voting member of the Policy Committee, receive special recognition on the BTEC website and in promotional materials, and may designate a Director to serve on the Board, up to a bylaw-defined limit.

Biomass Fuel Member

Category includes companies that generate more than 50% of their revenues from the manufacturing, distribution, or trading of biomass fuel products primarily for thermal applications. Including, but not limited to:

• Biomass fuel manufacturers
• Biomass fuel distributors
• Biomass fuel traders

Biomass Appliance Member

Category includes companies that manufacture or distribute biomass thermal appliances and equipment and are not eligible for any of the other categories. Including, but not limited to:

• Appliance manufacturers and manufacturers of other equipment that produces heat from biomass thermal resources
• Distributors and traders of biomass thermal appliance and heating equipment

Biomass Supply Chain Member

Companies involved in biomass thermal energy that wish to become a member and are not eligible for any of the other categories. Including, but not limited to:

• Feedstock companies / Forest and land management companies
• Logging companies / Mobilization companies
• Manufacturers of equipment serving biomass thermal energy markets
• Commercial and residential appliance manufacturers
• Capital investment companies
• Architects, engineers, and other consultants
• Insurance companies

Education/Non-Profit Member

All allied non-profit organizations and educational institutions that wish to become a member.

Membership Dues

If you join by September 15, 2010, your membership dues for the year of 2010 will be reduced by 50%, except for sustaining membership. Your membership period begins when your application is approved and payment is processed. Your discounted membership ends December 31, 2010.

Except for non-profit organizations and Sustaining Members, all members pay dues based on their company’s most recent gross annual revenues.