The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is a 501(c)(6) 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 >>

BTEC NEWS

The Biomass Thermal Energy Council and the Pellet Fuels Institute Applaud Congress for Passing
Farm Bill
Strong Energy Title Ensures Continued Development of Biomass Thermal Energy Sector

WASHINGTON, DC, February 4, 2014 -- The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) and the Pellet Fuels
Institute (PFI) today thank Congress for its commitment to passing a Farm Bill with a strong energy title and
encourage President Obama to solidify his support for the measure by signing it into law.

Read the announcement here >>

Access the BTEC 2014 Farm Bill Energy Title Fact Sheet here >>

BTEC Recommends Energy Pathway Neutrality in Response to Senate Finance Tax Reform
The biomass trade association submitted comments that underscore the need to incorporate thermal energy in tax policy 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2014 – Today, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee urging technology and pathway neutrality in comprehensive tax reform.

Read the comments here >>

BTEC Urges Adoption of New Biomass Air Emissions in Maryland
The updated air regulations for biomass energy equipment would revise rules from the 1970's 

Baltimore, MD – January 31, 2014 – The Biomass Thermal Energy Council's (BTEC) Executive Director Joseph Seymour today weighed in during a state air quality meeting to support adoption of new biomass emissions regulations that would promote clean, efficiency, and modern thermal technologies.

Read the testimony here >>

NEW MEMBERS

BTEC welcomes its latest 5 new members:

• Enginuity WorldWide, LLC (www.enginuityww.com)
• Hot Zero
• Interphase Energy (www.interphaseenergy.com)
• Antares Group Inc. (www.antaresgroupinc.com)
• Sustainable Northwest (www.sustainablenorthwest.org)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

BTEC is proud to be a Supporting Organization for these events:

	April 29 - May 1, 2014, Green Bay, WI
April 24 - April 25, 2014, Fajardo, Puerto Rico