U.S. Department of Commerce and BTEC to Co-Host Webinar on Biomass Export Programs

Organized through the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative (RE4I), this webinar will address key federal government export promotion programs and highlight opportunities related to the export of biomass feedstock and equipment.

"When the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative was launched last December, we made certain to include the biomass energy market, because it offers huge opportunities for U.S. companies" said Cora Dickson, Renewable Energy Specialist at DOC. "This webinar will help bioenergy companies better understand the federal government programs and financing available for the export of their products." Click here to register for the webinar >>

Event Description

The free webinar will focus on key elements of the RE4I, take a quick look at the German market, and overview various federal government resources that U.S. biomass companies can leverage.  

• Learn the current status and future direction of exports for the biomass energy industry.
• Find out why there is demand for U.S. biomass related equipment, fuel/feedstock, and services in several key markets. 
• Identify market entry strategies and challenges. 
• Find out what you need to know about enhanced assistance available to U.S. renewable energy exporters. Read more >>

Speakers

• Cora Dickson, Renewable Energy Specialist, Department of Commerce
• Emanuel Wagner, Program Coordinator, Biomass Thermal Energy Council
• Andrea Stahl, Commercial Specialist, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, Germany
• Richard Ginsburg, Senior International Trade Specialist, Small Business Administration
• Hannelene Beillard, Director of the Environmental Group, Export-Import Bank

Registration and More Information

• Advance registration is required, click here to sign-up>> 
• This webinar is free of charge
• You only need a computer, internet access, and at least one hour of your time
• Time and Date: Thursday, April 18 at 1PM ET

All registrants will have access to a live recording and copy of the presentations after the webinar.  For additional questions on this event, please contact:

Cora Dickson
Renewable Energy Specialist
Department of Commerce
Cora.Dickson@trade.gov

About the Biomass Thermal Energy Council The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing the use of biomass for heat and other thermal energy applications.  BTEC is an association of biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and distributors, supply chain companies and non-profit associations that view biomass thermal energy as a renewable, responsible, clean and energy efficient pathway to meeting America's energy needs.  For more information, visit www.biomassthermal.org.

About the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative
Through the RE4I, the U.S. government will support renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) exporters by offering tailored financing products, enhancing market access, increasing trade promotion efforts and improving the delivery of export promotion services to current and future RE&EE companies. As one of the 23 commitments made under the Initiative, the federal government has launched a new online portal to provide renewable energy companies easy access to government trade facilitation resources. To learn more, visit: www.export.gov/reee.