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BTEC: Massachusetts Study Shows Benefits of Biomass Thermal

The Biomass Sustainability and Carbon Policy Study, a report that was recently released and commissioned by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER), affirms the environmental benefits of using biomass for thermal energy according to the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC).

Bioenergy Associations Join Call for Shift in Energy Policy and Investment in Clean Energy Technologies

The American Biogas Council (ABC) and the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) issued a statement supporting the President Obama’s recent remarks and the American Energy Innovation Council’s call to dramatically increase U.S. investments in clean energy technologies.

Pathway To a 100% Renewable EU by 2050 Unveiled

The European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) this week released its new report RE-thinking 2050 a pathway how the European Union can switch to a 100% renewable energy supply for electricity, heating and cooling as well as transport, examining the effects on Europe’s energy supply system and on CO2 emissions. RE-thinking 2050, was initially launched last week.

China gets windy – Timaru Herald (Timaru, New Zealand)

Global wind energy producers say China last year overtook Germany as
the world’s second-largest producer of wind power behind the United States. The
Global Wind Energy Council says China’s rapid drive to install wind turbines
brought its total power capacity to 25.8 gigawatts, squeaking past

China was world’s second-largest producer of wind power last year – Fort Worth Star-Telegram

BRUSSELS — China overtook Germany last year to become the world’s
second largest producer of wind power behind the United States, global wind
energy producers said Monday. The Global Wind Energy Council, which represents companies that make and
manage wind power stations, said China’s rapid drive

Global Wind Market Hits 155 GW

Global wind energy markets are expected to continue their rapid growth, with the world’s wind power capacity increasing by 160% over the coming five years, according to the annual industry forecast presented by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

China Overtakes Germany to Become Second Biggest Wind Power Producer Behind U.S.

April 12 — The Global Wind Energy Council, which represents companies that make and manage wind power stations, said China’s rapid drive to install wind turbines brought its total power capacity to 25.8 gigawatts, just squeaking past Germany’s 25.77 gigawatts. <<Full story>>

Biomass Thermal Energy Council Applauds Senators for Action on Renewable Heating

The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) strongly supports Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Mark Begich (D-AK) for introducing a bill that would help businesses across the country meet their heating needs with renewable biomass.

Plum Creek Joins Biomass Thermal Energy Council as Sustaining Member

Plum Creek, the largest and most geographically diverse private landowner in the United States, joined the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) today as a Sustaining Member.

Canada breezes into world’s top 10 for new turbines – The Globe And Mail

Canada expanded its wind power production last year at a record pace,
putting it among the top 10 countries that built new turbines in 2009. Data unveiled yesterday by the Global Wind Energy Council showed that
Canada’s 950 megawatts of new wind turbines that were hooked up last year to
the