BTEC to Create First Thermal Efficiency Test Method for Commercial Sized Biomass-Fired Boilers
Test protocol will fill a standards gap and consistently measure boiler heat energy from a range of biomass fuels. - July 31, 2015
Wallowa Resources Slashes Energy Costs with Biomass Heating System, Recognized for Leadership
New biomass heating system reduces the organization's energy costs by $40,000 per year. - March 30, 2014
NREL Receives Recognition for Renewable Biomass Heating System at Golden, CO Headquarters
Biomass Thermal Energy Council recognizes biomass heating facility as part of NREL's renewable energy commitment. - July 19, 2013
BTEC Unveils Biomass Recognition Program, Calls Attention to "Often Invisible" Green Heating Option
The Biomass Thermal registration system will be a catalyst for developing awareness for the entire biomass industry. - November 03, 2012
NH Adopts Full Thermal Incentive for Renewable Portfolio Standard
First State RPS to Grant Renewable Heat Energy Same Incentive as Renewable Electricity - June 27, 2012
BTEC Announces Dec. 20 Webinar: Biomass Thermal Energy Market Outlook: 2012 - 2015
Biomass experts outline future economic growth of industry in the final WERC webinar - December 18, 2011
BTEC Announces Dec. 14 Webinar: the Future of Biomass Thermal Energy – Advanced Technologies
Free educational webinar will focus on cutting-edge technology and market opportunity - December 09, 2011
BTEC Announces Nov. 21 Midwestern Perspectives Webinar on Biomass Energy
Free educational webinar will focus on unique opportunities and challenges for biomass in the Midwest. - November 19, 2011
BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Register now for BTEC’s 11th webinar, where three speakers will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy. This is the second webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - November 04, 2011
BTEC Announces Oct. 19 Webinar Regional Perspectives: the Northeast
Register now for BTEC’s 10th webinar will discuss the current situation in the Northeast, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and take a look at successful state policy and regional advocacy. This is the first webinar in a three-part series, focusing on biomass heat in different US regions. This event is made possible with funding from the USDA Forest Service’s Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC). - October 13, 2011
BTEC and RPG Awarded Grant by U.S. Forest Service
Project will develop new opportunities for renewable heating and cooling of commercial buildings. - October 02, 2011
BTEC Next Webinar to Compare and Contrast Woody and Agricultural Biomass
This webinar will examine the similarities and differences between woody and non-woody biomass with regards to supply, feedstock processing, and combustion. Additionally, the webinar will identify opportunities and challenges for expanding agricultural biomass to new markets and end users. - September 17, 2011
New BTEC Webinar Focuses on Public Perception of Biomass Energy
Registration is now open for the free educational webinar on August 30 at 1PM ET, 10AM PT. - August 18, 2011
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Praises Congressional Biomass Caucus Formation, Calls for Additional House Members
U.S. House of Representatives members Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to co-chair new bipartisan caucus. - July 16, 2011
Biomass Thermal Energy Council to Host June 15 Webinar About Biomass Heating in Europe
On June 15 at 12 noon ET, BTEC will be hosting "Brits, Brussels and Biomass: The European Path to Renewable Heating." - June 13, 2011
Newest BTEC Webinar Explores Federal Biomass Energy Legislation, Policy: Third in the Free Webinar Series Will be Held January 27 at 1PM ET
The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today announced the third webinar in its series of free educational webinars on key topics for the biomass thermal community. “Biomass Energy - A Policy Outlook: Programs, Legislation and the new Congress,” will be held January 27, 2011 at 1PM... - January 16, 2011
BTEC Presents New Webinar on Residential Biomass Heating
Second in the free webinar series will be held November 4 at 3PM ET - October 17, 2010
As Heating Season Nears, New Group Calls for 25 Percent of Heating Needs in the Northeast to Come from Renewable Energy
Today, the Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group (NEBTWG) called on legislators and state officials in the northeastern U.S. to begin work on meeting 25% of the region's heating needs with renewable energy. The group's plan, Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass: A Bold Vision for 2025,... - October 08, 2010
Nine Leading Biomass Companies Form Biomass Thermal Energy Council
A group of nine leading biomass companies has formed the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications. The founding members of BTEC include biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and... - March 12, 2009