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In this Issue:
- Biomass Thermal Energy Council Update
- Heating the Northeast Conference, Register by April 1 and save 25%
- EPA New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) Review Update
- BTEC at International Biomass Conference & Expo
- Biomass for Heat: The Forgotten Renewable? - Article
in Biomass Magazine
- BTEC Reaches Out to European Companies
- BTEC Opportunities
- Northeast Biomass Conference - Now Accepting Presentation Abstracts
- Conference Discounts
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 Biomass Thermal Energy Council Update
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Greetings,
Now that the President has signed health care reform into law, Congress is now focusing on other key items on the domestic agenda. Energy and climate-related legislation are near the top of the list. BTEC is working hard to ensure that efficient, sustainable biomass thermal energy is featured in those discussions.
In addition to our legislative efforts, we are participating in two upcoming key conferences: Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass and International Biomass Conference and Expo. BTEC is a co-host of Heating the Northeast and will be speaking and exhibiting at the International Biomass show. More info on these events can be found below. I hope you will consider joining us at these important conferences to learn more about BTEC and the benefits of membership.
If you'd like to keep up to date on our efforts in between emails, bookmark our website, www.biomassthermal.org. There we post the latest news related to BTEC and the biomass thermal industry.
Enjoy the newsletter. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss BTEC and membership!
 Kyle Gibeault
Deputy Director
Biomass Thermal Energy Council
kyle.gibeault@biomassthermal.org
202-596-3974 x 327
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Heating the Northeast: Register by April 1 and save 25%
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The second annual Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass
conference will be held April 27-28, 2010 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The Early Bird deadline is fast approaching: Register by April 1 and receive 25% off.
BTEC is a proud co-host of this event and will have an exhibit at the conference. We welcome all prospective members to attend to learn the latest developments in biomass thermal energy. Also, come meet our members, staff, and our Board of Directors!
The program for the conference and info on registration can be found at www.HeatNE.com.
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EPA New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) Review Update MEMBERS ONLY
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Note: This is a limited preview of legislative and regulatory updates that are sent out to BTEC
members.
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BTEC Director Scott Nichols, Chair of the Regulatory/Emissions policy working group, produced the an update for BTEC members on the upcoming EPA New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) Review. This is an issue that is especially important for manufacturers of biomass boilers, stoves, and furnaces.
The Regulatory working group continues to monitor this issue and will report any developments to the full membership. If you are interested in participating in the group and receiving these updates, visit our website to join BTEC: www.biomassthermal.org/membership/join.asp
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BTEC Exhibiting at International Biomass Conference & Expo May 3-5, 2010
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BTEC will be highly visible at the upcoming International Biomass Conference & Expo 2010 in Minneapolis, MN.
For the first time ever, biomass thermal will be a part of the keynote session of the conference. Chairman Charlie Niebling will be participating in an opening session panel with leaders from other biomass energy associations.
 Additionally, BTEC will be exhibiting at Booth #327. Stop by and say hello!
More Info and Registration: www.biomassconference.com
MEMBER BENEFIT:
BTEC members receive a $150 discount upon registration. Join BTEC today to receive the registration discount.
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Biomass for Heat: The Forgotten Renewable? - Article in Biomass Magazine
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Deputy Director Kyle Gibeault provided a column for the April 2010 issue of Biomass Magazine.
The article provides a summary overview of BTEC and our legislative priorities. Worth a read and worth forwarding to others who might be interested in BTEC. Read article >> |
BTEC Reaches Out to European Companies
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In March, BTEC was represented at two conferences in Europe. Albrecht von Sydow, BTEC Director, highlighted the U.S. biomass thermal energy industry at the International Pellet Conference in Wels, Austria on March 3-5, which was very well received, and at the German American Energy Conference in Berlin, Germany on March 24.
We thank Albrecht von Sydow for his commitment in representing BTEC abroad.
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Biomass Opportunities MEMBERS ONLY
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Note: This is a limited preview of business opportunities and grant announcements that are sent out to BTEC
members.
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BTEC Member seeking partners for biomass conversion demonstration
project
"A BTEC member has developed a sequential grates
biorefining system and is looking for partners for a demonstration project of
the technology in the U.S..." Join BTEC to read more |
Northeast Biomass Conference - Now Accepting Presentation Abstracts
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Biomass Magazine is
now accepting presentation abstracts for the 2010 Northeast BIOMASS Conference
& Expo through April 16, 2010.
 Abstracts may be submitted in one of four categories (tracks) including: Electricity Generation (dedicated power) Industrial Heat & Power (CHP, thermal energy) Biorefining (advanced biofuels, chemicals) Project Development & Finance
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Conference Discounts MEMBERS ONLY
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18th European
Biomass Conference
and Exhibition
Date:
May 3 - 7, 2010
Location: Lyon Convention Center, Lyon, France, EU
More info: www.conference-biomass.com
BTEC Member Discount: Yes
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Details:
The Conference and Expo will offer over 800 plenary, oral and visual presentations. They expect more than
1,500 participants from more than 70 nations at the largest international
Biomass Conference in 2010. Thus do not miss the 18th European Biomass
Conference and Exhibition (EU BC&E) to find out about
latest
development in the field of research, technology and industry as well
as market, policy and strategy.
50 international exhibiting companies
and organisations will be showing the latest developments and solutions.
The size of the exhibition area increased by 23% compared to the last event
in Hamburg 2009.
The Conference together with the Exhibition will be an
inspiring platform for the global Biomass sector.
The Program
Outline, providing you with an overview of the topics during the Conference
week, the full Conference Program and the Conference Registration
Form as well as many helpful details are available at www.conference-biomass.com.
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International BIOMASS Conference & Expo
Date: May 4 - 9, 2010
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
More info: www.biomassconference.com
BTEC Member Discount: $150
Discount Code (valid until 3/7/2010): Members Only
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Details: With more than 90 speakers
dispersed across six different feedstock based tracks, the 2010 International
Biomass Conference & Expo has assembled its most diverse agenda to date.
Industry leading researchers, technology and service providers, plant operators,
and entrepreneurs will present on topics ranging from bioenergy plantations to
maximizing methane production in anaerobic digesters through unique co-digestion
strategies.
Registrants will find a program rich with content that
reflects the challenges and opportunities unique to their industry.
Agribusiness, forestry, livestock, food processing, materials handling,
wastewater treatment, and algal professionals will all find panels and panelists
presenting on the most current challenges, opportunities, technologies and
business approaches of the day.
Interested in more discounts? BTEC frequently provides member discounts to biomass-related conferences and publications. Join today to learn more
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