Bioenergy 2008
A Growing Opportunity for Energy and the Environment
On Thursday 19th June - in order to meet the growing information needs of the bioenergy marketplace - COFORD, SEI and Teagasc are presenting a one-day conference with a focus on bioenergy - in particular, refined wood fuels such as wood chips and pellets and dedicated energy crops such as miscanthus.
The growing interest in bioenergy is a result of a change in attitude and policies - moving from just talking about bioenergy solutions, to actually doing something about it. Increasing energy from renewable energy resources - and, in particular, bioenergy - is national policy. The Government's White Paper - 'Delivering a Sustainable Energy Future for Ireland' and 'Bioenergy Action Plan' - together with the recent introduction of financial incentives, reflect the Government's approach and commitment to ensuring safe and secure energy supplies. They also set out the roadmap that will steer Ireland towards a new and sustainable energy future, with bioenergy very much the principal inspiration driving this movement forward.
The conference will showcase the use and deployment of bioenergy and raise awareness across all sectors on the many uses and benefits to growing, harvesting and using wood fuels and energy crop products to generate heat, electricity and fuel for our homes and businesses.
In addition, the conference will focus on policy drivers and wood fuel supply markets. It will also address the important issue of quality - both in terms of fuel technology and take a closer look at financial support measures and Irish success stories.
Leading bioenergy experts from Ireland, Denmark and Sweden will share their experiences and expertise in an event that will be of interest to landowner and end-user, alike, in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors - from forestry managers to those professionals involved in designing and installing heating systems, to consultants and architects.
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