In the months since forming in January, BTEC has grown into a community of biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers, nonprofits, universities, and many other members who are committed to advancing the use of biomass for thermal energy. BTEC has demonstrated success and grown membership, thereby creating an important foundation for an aggressive portfolio of activities.

Members of the Biomass Thermal Energy Council are on the front line of creating a powerful and influential biomass thermal industry. They are involved in policy initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Production tax credits for renewable thermal energy
• Investment tax credits for the installation of high-efficiency biomass heating systems
• Thermal renewable energy credits under a National Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)
• The development of a Renewable Thermal Standard, comparable to the RES and the Renewable Fuels Standard

BTEC has been directly involved in a number of bills introduced in Congress, including the American Renewable Biomass Heating Act (H.R. 2080), the Renewable Energy Alternative Production Act (S. 1094), and the Biomass Energy Efficiency Incentives Amendment to the Senate Energy Bill. A full list of policy activities can be found here.

In addition to BTEC’s legislative activities, members will be a part of a community, dedicated to develop a sustainable, growing biomass thermal industry. Through membership, any organization's voice, however important and strong on its own, will be greatly amplified. You can read more about membership benefits here.

 For more information on BTEC and its activities, visit www.biomassthermal.org.