BTEC Announces Nov. 10 Webinar, Western Regional Perspectives on Biomass Energy
Summary
Washington, DC, November 04, 2011 --( Though the Western U.S. may have started the movement towards advanced biomass heating, using pellets and high efficiency stoves, overall it has not widely the adopted technology compared to other regions.However, the Western region views biomass thermal as a forest lands management tool and methods for reinvigorating local economies, while also pursuing sustainable energy resources on a state level.The 11th BTEC webinar will discuss the current situation in the West, examine challenges and opportunities for market development, and analyze successful state policies and regional advocacy.This event is made possible with funding from the U.S. Forest Service’s (USFS) Wood Education and Resource Center (WERC).Though the Western U.S. may have started the movement towards advanced biomass heating, using pellets and high efficiency stoves, overall it has not widely the adopted technology compared to other regions.However, the Western region views biomass thermal as a forest lands management tool and methods for reinvigorating local economies, while also pursuing sustainable energy resources on a state level.