BTEC News

BTEC Announces Validation Testing on Biomass Boiler Efficiency Test Method

WASHINGTON, DC - August 11, 2017 - Today, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) announced that validation testing of its biomass boiler efficiency protocol will begin in September 2017 at ClearStak LLC, a Connecticut-based testing laboratory.  "We are pleased to be partnering with ClearStak LLC on this next important phase of the project.  Being an EPA- accredited laboratory, this brings third-party credibility to the process, as we continue to hone the protocol prior to final publication," said Jeff Serfass, BTEC Executive Director. Read more >>

BTEC Says Farewell to Aaron Aber, Welcomes Peter Thompson as New Project Assistant

July 28, 2017 - BTEC Project Assistant Aaron Aber left BTEC on July 28 to attend law school at George Washington University. We bid farewell to him, and welcome in his place Peter Thompson. Peter joins BTEC from North Carolina. Read more >>

Thank You Bede Wellford and Viessmann for Supporting Bioeconomy 2017

July 13, 2017 - "What a great way to start off the conference", said Jonathan Male, Director of the US Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies, after Bede Wellford, Renewables Sales Manager at Viessmann Manufacturing Company, concluded his opening remarks at Bioeconomy 2017. Read more >>

BTEC announces volume 4 of Community Wood Energy Handbook

April 24, 2017 - BTEC announced the publication of Enterprise Development for Integrated Wood Manufacturing, a handbook that accompanies BTEC's Wood Energy Financial Calculator. The handbook is targeted towards project developers, community organizations, and non-profits. Read more >>

Sens. Collins and King, Reps. Kelly and Welch, Introduce BTU Act
The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act (BTU Act) of 2017 has been introduced in the House (H.R. 3161) and Senate (S. 1480). The BTU Act incentivizes the installation of residential, commercial, and industrial high-efficiency wood heating systems through an investment tax credit. Read more >> or Visit the BTU Act Resource Center >>

Senator Wyden Unveils Energy Tax Reform
"Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced legislation to measurably reduce carbon pollution over the next decade through a series of incentives for clean energy and the promotion of new technologies in the private sector. Wyden’s Clean Energy for America Act includes technology-neutral tax credits for domestic production of clean electricity and clean transportation fuel, as well as performance-based tax incentives for energy-efficient homes and office buildings." This bill incentivizes thermal with CHP.
View the bill >> and a one-page summary >>

BTEC Welcomes its Newest Members and Associates!

Ehrhart Energy Ehrhart Energy is a family owned and operated business in the Finger Lakes region of New York. They deliver bulk wood fuel for heat, as well as propane and heating oil.
Rovanco Piping Systems Rovanco Piping Systems, Inc., is a privately held manufacturing company located in Joliet, Illinois which was founded by owners Larry and Dick Stonitsch in 1969. The business was conceived for the express purpose of providing a high quality pre-insulated piping system as an alternative to (outdated, costly, less effective, etc.) field insulated piping.