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News Northeast Biomass Heating Expo is coming to Burlington, VT! Washington, DC - January 14, 2016 - The Biomass Thermal Energy Council is proud to announce the 2016 Northeast Biomass Heating Expo which will draw hundreds of visitors from the U.S. and Canada to Burlington, VT from March 30th to April 1st, 2016 to attend what has become one of the premier biomass thermal energy conferences in the United States. What started out as “Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass” in 2009 has now grown into the Northeast Biomass Heating Expo, with over 1,500 individual attendees and 400 businesses, agencies, and organizations represented since that year. Read more >> Bioenergy Experts from Government, Finance, Business, and Forestry to Assemble in Portland, Maine to Address Renewable Heating Market Challenges and Opportunities Portland, ME, April 1, 2015 – The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC), the leading voice for North American biomass and heating fuels technologies, today announced its conference program for the 7th annual Northeast Biomass Heating Expo 2015 (NEBHx). The region’s largest biomass heating conference will assess the challenges of biomass project financing, integrating heating systems into homes and businesses, continuing the sustainability of wood fuels, and much more. Continue reading here >> NEBTWG and BTEC Form 'Biomass Thermal Pavilion' at NEFI Energy Expo 2013, Invites Biomass Participation BTEC is inviting NEBTWG to help represent the biomass industry through participation in booths 155 & 156. To participate, complete the form located here and email to Marc Caluwe at marc@Hydro-to-Heat-Convertor.com today. Instructions are included on the form. Spots will be filled first come, first served. Northeastern Group Unveils Bulk Wood Pellet Delivery Recommendations, Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Heating Market The technical document provides recommendations for the safe and uniform delivery of biomass fuel for residential and commercial installations nationwide. Download the recommendations document here >> Access NEBTWG's factsheets here >> Massachusetts CEC and Massachusetts DOER Co-host Webinar on Renewable Thermal Energy Study and Incentives Comment Period Open for Bulk Pellet Delivery Recommendations, Closes October 1, 2012 Northeastern Businesses Urged to Request Support from Senators for New Biomass Thermal Tax Credit NEBTWG is busy reaching out to Northeastern businesses requesting help to recruit co-sponsors for S. 3352, a bill to promote highly efficient commercial and industrial biomass thermal systems.
Good News From NEBTWG, June 2012 Good News From NEBTWG, May 2012 NEBTWG to Co-Host Heating the Midwest Conference and Expo, April 25-27 NEBTWG 2011-2012 Update at Northeast Biomass Heating Expo Access the presentation here >> Read the summary of NEBTWG's 2011 activities here >> NEBTWG and BTEC Join Forces to Form 'Biomass Thermal Pavilion' at Building Energy 12 Expo NEBTWG has available space to display biomass services, fuels, and appliances at Booth #1064. To participate, complete the form located here and email to Marc Caluwe at marc@Hydro-to-Heat-Convertor.com today. Instructions are included on the form. Spots will be filled first come, first served. USDA Grant Program Opens, Biomass Heating Technologies Eligible NEBTWG Publishes State-by-State Home Heating Factsheet Series DC Thermal Summit Success: NEBTWG Leaders Engage Washington Policymakers on Biomass Heating Issues NEBTWG Co-Organizes, Adds Northeast Speaker to Nov. 16 DC Briefing on Biomass Thermal Energy NEBTWG to Join November 16 Biomass 'Thermal Summit' to Promote Renewable Heating Northeast Biomass Heating Expo 2012 Issues 'Save the Date' and Call for Abstracts NEBTWG Joins BTEC in Upcoming Webinar: Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy: The Northeast NEBTWG Leads Laundry List of Biomass Heating Achievements in Northeast NEBTWG Noted in National, Regional Thermal Update Vermont Open to Biomass Thermal Energy in Comprehensive Energy Plan Now Until July 15 The state's Department of Public Service is accepting comments on the semi-yearly energy plan, and biomass advocates are urged to submit supportive comments regarding renewable thermal options July 6, 2011 Submit your own comments to the CEP >> Vermont Capital Residents OK Wood-Heating System NEBTWG and Other Regional Efforts Profiled in Leading Trade Publication Biomass Power & Thermal editorial highlights the role of regional biomass advocacy groups. May 23, 2011 NEBTWG's "Call-to-Action" Collects Nearly 400 Signatures, Outlines Next Steps Read the progress update here >> NEBTWG's "Call-to-Action" a Sign of Biomass Network, Coalition Growth Heating the Northeast Industry Tour Touts Successful Biomass Fuel Switches, Mascenic High Featured
Vermont Looks to Expand Heating Incentive Program to Wood Pellet Systems NEBTWG Steering Committee's Charlie Niebling Urges Oil Heat Industry to Help Lead Biomass Heating Transition March 14, 2011 Oil Prices Accelerating; NE Biomass Advocates Rally for Renewable Energy With U.S. heating oil up 24 percent and rising; NEBTWG urges a 25 percent replacement of fossil fuels in the Northeastern U.S. by 2025 Read the press release >> Heating the Northeast 2011 Conference Registration Now Open
This year’s Heating the Northeast Conference theme is “Moving Forward, Getting Results,” and it builds on the momentum from the generated from the Bold Vision for 2025. View the new program>> Explore your market options, network with industry partners, learn what changes are on the horizon. Register now >>. Visit www.HeatNE.com for more information. NEBTWG Mobilizes Network to Contact Senators, Attend DC Biomass Briefing
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NEBTWG Steering Committee's Bill Strauss Calls on Maine to Decrease Heating Oil Dependency with Biomass
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NEBTWG's Northeast Conference Inspires Midwest Biomass Event
USDA Secretary Vilsack Responds to NEBTWG Letter
Maine Residents Increasing Use of Wood Heat, Part of Recent Trend As Tux Turkel of the Portland Press Herald writes, the use of wood for home heating among Mainers has increased compared to a decline in oil heating. Several factors are at play in this home heating trend, including fluctuating fossil fuel prices and tax incentives. Read the full article here>> NEBTWG Expresses Concern Toward EPA's Biomass Heating Article
Eight NEBTWG coalition members sent a letter to EPA Region 1 Administrator Curt Spaulding urging the agency to revisit its comparisons between biomass and fossil heating fuels. The letter was in response to an EPA press release on Nov. 22, “With Cooler Weather, Advice to New Englanders for Safer, Cleaner Wood-Burning.”
NEBTWG, Northern Forest Center, and 180+ Co-signers Call on USDA to Reconize Biomass Heating Fuels
As part of a continuing effort to expand the use of biomass heating fuels in reducing reliance on foreign oil, more than 180 individuals, organizations, and businesses, signed a letter to Secretary Vilsack regarding USDA's "National Biofuels Strategy." NEBTWG has shared the letter with state USDA officials, FSA offices, EPA Region 1 & 2 offices, and the Northeast's congressional delegation.
Share the letter with your elected officials today >> NEBTWG Profiled for Grassroots Biomass Activity
The Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group (NEBTWG) was highlighted in Biomass Power & Thermal Magazine for its rapid response and turnout regarding upcoming USDA National Biofuels Strategy public hearings. Read more >> As Heating Season Nears, 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 heating needs with renewable energy. The group’s plan, Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass: A Bold Vision for 2025, details the path towards a 25% replacement of the Northeast’s fossil fuel use in heating with renewable sources of energy. Read the full press release (PDF) >> |
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