About the Task ForceOur Task Forces are ad hoc operational hubs for Bioenergy Europe's members. Due to their nature, the meetings of the Task Forces will take an interactive approach, assessing ongoing policy issues and developing concrete strategies to address them.The Task Force National Advocacy was established in September 2021 to provide regular updates for national associations on relevant EU policies. The Task Force further...
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About the Working GroupThe Carbon Dioxide Removal Working Group was initially established in 2022 as a Task Force, in advance of forthcoming EU legislation in this field to facilitate cooperation on carbon dioxide removal solutions. Through the Working Group, Bioenergy Europe establishes an interactive forum to explore policy options for the creation of negative emission certificates and incentives within EU energy and climate policies and...
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About the Working Group In the last few years, the bioenergy sector has been witnessing a significant increase in the demand and consumption of woody biomass, coupled with interesting changes in the market dynamics (e.g. size of end-users, new supply areas, increased trading). These changes require a dedicated space for the wood industry actors to meet and discuss. Bioenergy Europe Working Group Wood Supply is the...
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BackgroundSustainability is a core principle of bioenergy. At European level, the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) establishes binding sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biomass used to produce renewable energy.The revised Directive (RED III), adopted in 2023, strengthened these requirements, particularly for forest biomass. They include safeguards for biodiversity, soil quality and forest carbon stocks, as well as restrictions on sourcing biomass from protected...
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About the Working Group This Working Group offers all pellet stakeholders a platform to meet and discuss common issues and concerns regarding the development of the EU pellet market, as well as identify and propose actions to overcome current barriers. Discussions will focus on providing market updates on most recent but also future sector trends, as well as showing Bioenergy Europe's response to current reputation issues. The...
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About the Working Group The Working Group Domestic Heating was created in 2012 in order to promote biomass in the domestic heating sector. In the framework of the EU’s long-term decarbonisation strategy, tackling the heating and cooling (H&C) sector is getting more and more attention. Biomass can offer a wide range of sustainable solutions, including in the residential sector. The key topics discussed by the WG...
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About the Working Group Created in 2012, following the Commission’s proposal on the Energy Taxation Directive (2003/96/EC) revision, this working group provides the platform that enables our members to thrive within a supportive business environment. Providing formulating and disseminating topics on Bioenergy Europe’s common positions on EU competitiveness related legislation. Key topics Carbon pricing Revision of Energy Taxation Directive State Aid Guidelines for Energy and Environment Role...
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BackgroundBuildings account for around 40% of the EU's energy consumption and one-third of its energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. With 75% of buildings having poor energy performance, modernising the existing building and heating stock is essential to improving energy efficiency, reducing energy costs and strengthening energy security.The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which entered into force in May 2024, aims to achieve a zero-emission...
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enSURE Compliance with RED II Sustainability Requirements for the Production of Electricity, Heating and Cooling from Biomass.