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
Draft Version of Home Star Program Released
Energy efficiency and home owner rebate program includes biomass heating appliances
March 3, 2010
Today the U.S. Senate released a draft version of Home Star, a legislative proposal designed to create jobs by providing short-term incentives for residential energy efficiency improvements. In this proposal is a rebate covering 50% of the cost (up to $1,000) of the purchase and installation of a highly-efficient biomass stove or boiler. More Info >>
Heating the Northeast With Renewable Biomass: Pellets, Wood, Grasses and More (April 27-28, 2010)
February 22, 2010
MANCHESTER, N.H., Feb 22, 2010 -- Seven leading environmental and energy-focused non-profit groups announce the date for the second-annual Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass Conference and vendor fair on April 27 and 28 in Manchester, NH.
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council, Alliance for Green Heat, New York Biomass Energy Alliance, Biomass Energy Resource Center, Maine Pellet Fuels Association, Pellet Fuels Institute and Clean Air Cool Planet, are hosting the event, which addresses using biomass to heat homes and businesses to offset fossil fuel usage.
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Biomass Thermal Session at RETECH 2010 Conference: Presentations Available
February 8, 2010
BTEC organized a biomass thermal energy panel session for the recent Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C. Session speakers: Jeff Serfass, BTEC Executive Director; Bruce Lisle, Founder and Retired CEO, Energex Pellet Fuel; Dan Henry, Vice President and Chief CTO, Hearth and Home Technologies; and Jon Strimling, Founder/President of WoodPellets.com.
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BTEC Welcomes New Directors: Mark Lay and Lisa Rockefeller
February 4, 2010
At the February 4 Board meeting, two individuals were welcomed onto BTEC’s Board of Directors. Mark Lay, Director of Renewables for Gavilon, was appointed to fill the Supply Chain Board seat vacancy. Lisa Rockefeller, Director of Public Affairs for WoodPellets.com, was appointed by Jon Strimling, President of WoodPellets.com, to replace him on the Board of Directors.
Congratulations Mark and Lisa!
NEW MEMBERS
BTEC welcomes its latest 10 new members:
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UPCOMING EVENTS
BTEC is proud to be a Supporting Organization for these events:
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