Sustainable energy from side streams

The Bioenergy Association of Finland

The Bioenergy Association represents the interests of the bioenergy sector in Finland

• The association has over 250 member organisations
• It represents the entire bioenergy sector from land ownership to forest and energy companies, as well as technology and research in the field
• The association aims to promote the preconditions of the production, use, competitiveness and economy of bioenergy and peat
• It fosters expertise and know-how in the sector and co-operation between its members, and improves the general operating preconditions of the industry
• The Bioenergy Association of Finland promotes the use of renewable and domestic energy to create new jobs in Finland, to support sustainable development, and to provide for an orderly and just transition towards the carbon negative future.
• The association aims to increase the share of renewable and domestic energy when Finland targets quitting the energy use of coal by 2029 and achieving climate neutrality by 2035. The use of energy peat in Finland is decreasing while the material use of peat is increasing. The use of sustainable bioenergy is increasing.
• The Bioenergy Association of Finland is a member of Bioenergy Europe, World Bioenergy Association, and International Peatland Society .

Summary of main services

• Interest representation of the bioenergy sector in Finland and the EU
• Media relations and conveying messages from members to the media
• Informing members of the energy policy and legislation
• Industry reports
• Studies and research in the field
• Seminars in the field
• Meetings between decision-makers
• Bioenergia magazine
• Newsletter to stakeholders
• Newsletter to members
• News bulletin on the bioenergy sector

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