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Message from the Secretary GeneralAEBIOM, your partner for EU affairsHere are some of our priorities:•Enforce at full speed the communicationcampaign Biomass Counts, launched at the endof 2014, aiming at highlighting to policy makersand stakeholders the numerous advantagesof bioenergy for Europe, its companies and itscitizens.•Enhance networking opportunities and improvecommunication within the pellet sector, takingfull advantage of our groups EPC, EIPS and IBTC.We will use the successful ENplus certificationscheme as a leverage effect for that purpose.Dear bioenergy friends,2014 was a challenging year. We had to be reactiveto many opinions and initiatives againstrenewables and bioenergy. Words like “carbondebt” and “cascading” are now part of the EUbubble language, even if many people do notunderstand the basics behind these words! Thenumber of legislative files in 2014 has never beenso high and strategically important. Let’s mentionfor example the post 2030 negotiations in whichwe have lost the mandatory character of the targetsin favor of more flexibility for member states.The decrease in oil prices by more than half ina single year has given the wrong market signalsto consumers and has planted doubts in theirminds about renewables. On top of this, havingtwo warm winters in a row did not help matterseither.•Lobbying will still be one of our core businessesand numerous strategic issues have beenidentified already for 2015.•Our work on statistics will become morecomplete, market oriented, with more interactionwith lobbying and communication activities.To support all these priorities our memberscan count on highly motivated and committedAEBIOM staff. I will do my best to keep thisdynamic dream team united in 2015.Best regards,Jean-Marc JossartSecretary GeneralBut let’s not lose hope and fight for better times.AEBIOM has never been as active as it has been in2014 in representing bioenergy and its members.We are proud to show all our activities within thisannual report. We are more motivated than everto continue in 2015.02

Bioenergy European Sector in 2014Bioenergy EuropeanSector 14• 2012 saw European renewable energyproduction (177 Mtoe) overtake the productionof energy from each of indigenous coal (167Mtoe), natural gas (133 Mtoe) and oil (90Mtoe) for the very first time. Despite this,Europe still remains alarmingly energydependent: 85% for oil, 62% for coal and67% for natural gas, not to mention itsextremely high dependency on Uranium.• Final Energy consumption of bioenergy in2012 was 102 Mtoe, almost double that of 2000.Biomass for heat and bioheat represent 74,7Mtoe followed by biofuels for transport at 14,6Mtoe and biopower at 12,8 Mtoe.• The latest figures confirm that around 40% ofall jobs in the renewable energy sector are foundin the bioenergy sector. There are 500.000 jobsin bioenergy, of which 282.000 are in the solidbiomass sector.• Renewables represent 15,6% (83 Mtoe) of finalEU consumption in Heating and Cooling. Biomassaccounts for 88,9% of this renewable heat.• Renewables represent 24,2% (798,7 TWh) ofEU gross electricity generation. 18,7% of thisrenewable electricity comes from biomass, 65%of which is produced in CHP plants.• The annual increment of European forestsavailable for wood supply is almost 800 millionm 3 (data for 2010), equivalent to approximately 6m 3 /ha. As only 62% of this increment is harvested,the EU forest stock is increasing by almost 300million m3 each year.• EU pellet consumption for heating is growing atan average of 1 million tonnes every year (from2011).• EU pellet production grew from 1 million tonnesin 2000 to 12 million tonnes today.• EU is the biggest world pellet producer (50%).AEBIOM annual report 2014 04

Bioenergy in EuropeAEBIOM Statistical ReportBUY IT TODAY!This compilation of statistics can be found in the statistical report thatAEBIOM publishes every year. First released in 2007, the report coversrecent developments, current status and key trends that contribute to abetter understanding and further development of bioenergy in Europe. Thereport relies on consistent bioenergy data provided by a large internationalnetwork of contributors and researchers.This year’s edition of the AEBIOM Statistical Report can be purchasedon the AEBIOM website: www.aebiom.org. The PDF version will be sentalongside with a short summary of the most relevant statistics and aseparate file with pellets statistics prepared by the European Pellet Council.AEBIOM annual report 201405

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AEBIOM in 2014AEBIOM MissionThe AEBIOM mission is to develop the market for sustainable bioenergy andto ensure favourable business conditions for its members through effectivecommunication and engagement in the political decision-making processes.There are three priorities to achieve our mission:COMMUNICATE as a single,united voice the opportunitiesand concerns regarding thedevelopment of bioenergyat European level todecision makers, businessrepresentatives, the media,the public, NGOs and otherstakeholders.DEVELOP and delivereffective strategic messagesand initatives to influencethe political process towardsa long-term stable EU policyframework for bioenergy inEurope.ENSURE European bioenergyindustry leadership throughadvanced research,innovation and technicalquality.How AEBIOM WorksThrough the AEBIOM EU Policy strategy, members can voice their positions at thehighest level throughout Europe – this is a must for all companies with Europeanand global goals.Through the AEBIOM Strategic Communication plan, both the EU institutionsand the AEBIOM members will be promptly and accurately informed about theopportunities, challenges and developments of the bioenergy sector.AEBIOM annual report 2014 06

AEBIOM in 2014AEBIOM StructureBOARDPresidentVice-PresidentMax 14 additional membersSTEERING COMMITTEEGENERAL ASSEMBLYFull Members/Associate MembersAEBIOM BoardThe present AEBIOM Board was elected at the AEBIOM General Assembly 2014.Gustav MelinAEBIOM PresidentSwedish Bioenergy AssociationMarcos MartinAEBIOM Vice-PresidentSpanish Bioenergy AssociationPetar CuricCroatian Chamber ofEconomyRia KalfThe Netherlands Bio-energyAssociationDidzis PalejsLatvian Bioenergy AssociationJyrki PeisaBioenergy Association of FinlandChristian RakosEuropean Pellet CouncilYves RyckmansGDF-SUEZ, LaborelecThomas SiegmundGerman BioEnergy AssociationLudger SpohrVIS NOVA TradingEric VialPropellet FranceMichael DoranIrish BioEnergy AssociationChristoph PfemeterAustrian Biomass AssociationVirginijus RamanauskasLitbiomaAEBIOM annual report 2014 07

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Lobbying activitiesLobbying activitiesA right policy for sustainable futureAEBIOM lobbying activities include commonposition papers and lobbying related tasks onrenewable energy sources (in collaboration withother RES associations) as well as activities onEU Policy files that concern specifically the EUbioenergy sector.AEBIOM takes position on topics that are onthe agenda of the European Institutions andmeets with MEPs, EC officials and other relevantstakeholders to exchange views and providerelevant information on bioenergy relatedissues. AEBIOM works in close relation withother stakeholders in order to express commoninterests through position papers or commonlobbying activities.In 2014 AEBIOM was represented in severalEuropean groups coordinated by theCommission:• Civil Dialogue Group- Arable crops at EC - DGAGRI• European Technology Platform on Biofuels,including the European Industrial BioenergyInitiative• Working groups of the EU bioeconomy panelAEBIOM is member of:• EUFORES- a European parliamentarynetwork with Members from all majorpolitical groups in the European Parliamentas well as in the national EU Member StatesParliaments.• World Bioenergy Association – a worldwideorganisation representing the bioenergy industry.Public position papers19 March 2014Joint open letter to EU’s Heads of State andGovernment on Energy Dependency togetherwith EGEC and ESTIF.13 May 2014Joint open letter on Europe’s energy security toPresidents Barroso and Van Rompuy, togetherwith EGEC, EPIA, EREF, ESHA, ESTELA, ESTIF,EUREC, EWEA and Ocean Energy Europe.21 May 2014Joint position with EGEC and ESTIF- Renewablesfor Heating and Cooling and EU Security of SupplySave over 20 billion euro annually in reducedfossil fuel importsAEBIOM annual report 201408

Lobbying activities02 June 2014Joint position with EGEC and ESTIF- The EUrenewable heating and cooling sector’s reactionto the Energy Security strategy published by theEC24 September 2014Joint letter to heads of state and governmenttogether with EGEC, EHPA, ESTIF- Fuel switch torenewable heating sources: now is the time toact towards a secure, sustainable and affordableenergy supply.07 October 2014Joint open letter to Commissioner Oettingerregarding a study on energy costs together withEGEC, EPIA, EREF, ESHA, ESTELA, ESTIF, EUREC,EWEA and Ocean Energy Europe.AEBIOM responses to the EU consultationsIn February 2014, AEBIOM responded tothe consultation on the Draft Guidelines onenvironmental and energy aid for 2014-2020.AEBIOM monitoring of EU Policy filesimpacting the bioenergy sectorIn addition to the position expressed throughpublic position papers, AEBIOM has also followedclosely and taken actions on other very importantfiles concerning the bioenergy sector such asthe EU Forest Strategy, the New Common andAgricultural Policy, Ecodesign and Ecolabelling,requirements for boilers and small scaleappliances, Directive on emissions limit frommedium combustion plants, etc…Networking with other RES associationsAEBIOM regularly meets with several RESassociations to share infromation and developcommon positions.Who are your AEBIOM Policy Contacts?Fanny-Pomme LangueAEBIOMPolicy Directorfanny.langue@aebiom.orgNathalie HemeleersAEBIOMPolicy Advisorhemeleers@aebiom.orgJean-Baptiste BoucherAEBIOMBioenergy Analystboucher@aebiom.orgPress releases7 February 2014Joint Heat Coalition – 2030 climate and energypolicy framework: the Parliament calls for a heatstrategy.19 March 2014Want a competitive Europe? Embrace renewables.Drafted together with EGEC, EPIA, EREF, ESHA,ESTELA, ESTIF, EUREC, EWEA and Ocean EnergyEurope.24 October 2014EU 2030 energy and climate targets: The rightregulatory framework will lead us way beyond27% for renewables! Drafted together with EGECand ESTIF.AEBIOM annual report 201409

AEBIOM NetworksAEBIOM NetworksEuropean Pellet CouncilUniting the European pellet sectorThe European Pellet Council (EPC), founded in2010, is an umbrella organisation representingthe interests of the wood pellet sector. EPCmembers are made up of 19 national pelletassociations, or related organisations, from 18countries and 5 observing members.EPC is a platform for the pellet sector discussingissues that need to be managed in the transitionfrom a niche product to a major energycommodity. These issues include standardisationand certification of pellet quality (ENplus),communication, lobbying, statistics, safety,security of supply, education and training, andthe quality of pellet using devices.2014 has been a very busy year for EPC: theENplus certification system is greatly expandingand EPC has also worked hard on lobbying,communication, statistics, safety issues, andnetworking.number of certified traders also approaching 200,there has been a sizable increase on the 130 or sotraders that were certified as of the end of 2013.These figures are expected to increase furtherin 2015 as ENplus continues to strive for theimprovement of the pellet quality on theEuropean market and beyond. Compared to the1.2 million tonnes certified in 2011, considereda huge success at the time, reaching the currentlevel of success is extremely impressive.All important information for the certification,including the ENplus handbook and FAQ can befound at www.enplus-pellets.eu .Lobbying and CommunicationEPC closely collaborated with AEBIOM to tackleserious lobbying challenges: Ecodesign andEcolabelling requirements for boilers and smallscale appliances, directive on emissions limitfrom medium combustion plants, debate oncarbon debt, cascading, biomass sustainabilityrequirements, European heat strategy, etc.EPC was also involved in numerouscommunication activities: communicationcampaign collaborations, events co-organisation,speeches during conferences, etc.ENplus2014 marked yet another year of success for theEPC-managed ENplus pellet certification scheme– in fact, this year was the system’s strongestyear of growth yet. The 6.7 million tonnesreported in 2014 will represent an increasein certified production of around 58% on lastyear’s total, with further applications pending.This figure aggregates the totals of almost 200certified producers. The number of producershas increased significantly, reaching this numberfrom around 120 at the end of 2013. With theEPC Session on Pellets during the5 th AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference 2014AEBIOM annual report 201410

AEBIOM NetworksSafetyEPC co-organised with AEBIOM, in cooperationwith the SafePellets project, the EuropeanIndustry of Pellet Suppliers (EIPS), and theInternational Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC),the Second International Workshop dedicatedto Pellet Safety (Fügen, Austria) on the 5 th -7 th ofMay 2014. Over 50 experts from 11 countriesattended this event.The most intensively debated issues were safetyissues related to pellet storage (self-heating andoff-gassing) and pellet production, human healthand safety, safety issues in transport and safetyissues related to second-generation pellets.StatisticsPellet Safety Workshop, Fügen, May 2014With contributions coming from key expertsfrom industry and research in addition to thoseof EPC/AEBIOM members, this chapter can beconsidered one of the most significant analysesof the pellet sector to date.The growth of the international wood pelletsector over the last decade has been nothingshort of astounding. Estimates show that at 24.5million tonnes, world production levels todayare more than 14 times those of 2000 and withthe EU being responsible for the consumption ofaround 80% of this, there is no doubt that woodpellets have become a significant player in theworld and EU energy markets.EPC meetings in 201419 February 2014- EPC Board Meeting, Italy07-09 May 2014- EPC Board Meeting, Austria22 October 2014- EPC Board Meeting, SpainWho are your EPC Contacts?Christian RakosEPCPresidentrakos@propellets.atThis year’s AEBIOM Statistical Report 2014 alsofeatures a special section dedicated to the pelletmarket, detailing the growth and developmentin production over time, analysing today’s pelletconsumption, and offering insights into the pelletmarket at international and national level.AEBIOM annual report 2014 11

AEBIOM NetworksMarcos MartinEPCVice-Presidentmarcosmartin@avebiom.orgGilles GauthierEPC- General ManagerEIPS- General ManagerAEBIOM- Bioenergy expertgauthier@pelletcouncil.eugautheir@aebiom.orgNiall GoodwinEPC- ENplus ManagementAEBIOM- Project Managergoodwin@pelletcouncil.eugoodwin@aebiom.orgElena DumitruEPCAdministrative Assistantdumitru@pelletcouncil.euEPC Members (December 2014)proPellets AustriaValorization of Biomass (VALBIOM)Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC)Czech Pellets ClusterBioBraendsels foreningenBioenergy Association of Finland (BIOENERGIA)Propellet FranceSyndicat National des Producteurs de Granulés de BoisGerman Wood Fuel and Pellet Association (DEPV)Hungarian Pellet AssociationItalian Agroforestry Energy Association (AIEL)Latvian Biomass Association (LATBIO)Lithuanian Biomass Energy Association (LITBIOMA)Portuguese Energy Pellets Association (ANPEB)Spanish Bionenergy Association (AVEBIOM)Swedish Biomass AssociationPropellets SwitzerlandUK Pellet CouncilUkrainian Pellet Union (UUP)EPC Observers (December 2014)Japanese Pellet ClubEuropean Industry of Pellet SuppliersPellet Fuels Institute (PFI)Biomass Thermal Energy CouncilUS Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA)AustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkFinlandFranceFranceGermanyHungaryItalyLatviaLithuaniaPortugalSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUKUkraineJapanEUUSAUSAUSAwww.propellets.atwww.valbiom.bewww.pellet.orgwww.ceska-peleta.czwww.biobraendselsforeningen.dkwww.bioenergia.fiwww.propellet.frwww.snpgb.frwww.depv.dewww.mapellet.huwww.aiel.cia.itwww.latbio.lvwww.biokuras.ltwww.anpeb.ptwww.avebiom.orgwww.svebio.sewww.propellets.chwww.pelletcouncil.org.ukwww.uup.org.uawww.pelletclub.jpwww.aebiom.orgwww.pelletheat.orgwww.biomassthermal.orgwww.theusipa.orgAEBIOM annual report 201412

European and World PlatformsEuropean Industry ofPellet SuppliersThe European Industry of Pellet Suppliers (EIPS) isa platform of European companies focused on thewood pellet business. It was created by the jointforces of the European industry of pellet producers,traders and other stakeholders involved in thesupply chain in order to represent their interests inBrussels. EIPS is hosted by the European BiomassAssociation (AEBIOM) and benefits of the AEBIOMnetwork and lobbying experience. Currently, EIPSrepresents 15 companies.EIPS Objectives•Promote the use of pellets as energy carrierin Europe for the production of power and heat.•Elaborate positions and express the views ofEuropean pellet suppliers and their partners.•Platform to develop initiatives on common issuessuch as health and safety, regulatory compliance,standardization and certification of pellets, etc.•International cooperation: USIPA, WPAC (US andCanadian pellet associations), European PelletCouncil•Cooperation with utilities: Sustainable BiomassPartnership (SBP)•Monitoring of national legislations related topelletsEIPS Meetings in 201408 April 2014 in London, UK15 October 2014 in Berlin, Germany02 December 2014 in Brussels, BelgiumEIPS managementIn April 2014, Ludger Spohr (VIS NOVA Trading) waselected as President and Anne Leibold (GermanPellets) was elected as Vice-President. Theirmandate is for 2 years. Also, Gilles Gauthier replacedFanny-Pomme Langue as General Manager of thegroup in end 2014.EIPS Field Visit, Austria, April 2014Fanny-Pomme Langue will reinforce her work withEIPS on lobbying and representation aspects. Thischange will encourage synergies with the EuropeanPellet Council group so as to strengthen the voiceof the pellet sector at European level.Visibility of the European pellet supply sectorIn 2014, the EIPS group provided inputs on the EUpellet sector for building AEBIOM positions on EUpolicy files and for AEBIOM communication andinformational documents. Among others, EU policyfiles included 2030 climate and energy framework,Medium Combustion Plants Directive, EcodesignDirective, Energy Security. EIPS members alsocontributed to the 2014 AEBIOM statistical reportand to the documents published for the AEBIOMhigh level event on the 3 rd of December (www.biomasscounts.eu).As for public events, EIPS was represented at theArgus Biomass Trading Conference (London, April2014), European Bioenergy Conference (Brussels,May 2014), and the Pellet Industry Forum (Berlin,October 2014)AEBIOM annual report 2014 13

AEBIOM PlatformsIBTC meetings in 201416 January 2014 in Graz, Austria14 May 2014 in Brussels, Belgium16 October 2014 in Berlin, GermanyIBTC managementIn 2014 IBTC founded two internal working groupson specific topics: A product regulatory team anda REACH Task Force.Who are your IBTC Contacts?Michael WildIBTC Presidentmichael@wild.or.atIBTC General Assembly, BelgiumIBTC membersMembers of IBTC are European and Internationalcompanies developing biomass torrefactiontechnology, pellet /briquette machine manufacturers,the technical division of the utilities, biomass traders– in short the risk takers in the value chain - as fullmembers and national or sectorial associations as wellas other bodies or groups like consultants, stevedoresor surveyors dedicated to the promotion of the useand building of supply chains of torrefied biomass.Cristina CalderónAEBIOM Bioenergy ExpertIBTC General Managercalderon@aebiom.orgIBTC Full Members (December 2014)ANDRITZ Austria www.andritz.comGDF-SUEZ Group, Laborelec Belgium www.electrabel.beAirex Energy Canada www.airex-energy.comAREVA Renewables France www.areva.comAmandus Kahl Germany www.akahl.deArigna Fuels Ireland www.arignafuels.ieBiolake The Netherlands www.biolake.nlTopell Energy The Netherlands www.topellenergy.comTorr-Coal Group The Netherlands www.torrcoal.comRotawave UK www.rotawave.comTorftech Energy UK www.torftech.comTeal Sales Incorporated USA www.tsi-inc.netAgri-Tech Producers USA www.agri-techproducers.comRiver Basin Energy USA www.riverbasinenergy.comSolvay Biomass Energy USA www.solvaybiomassenergy.comIBTC Supporting Members (December 2014)Vision Energy Group (VEG) Asia www.vision-energy-group.comWalloon Agriculture Research Centre (CRA-W) Belgium www.cra.wallonie.beSeeger Engineer Germany www.seeger.agMiktech Oy / Biosaimaa Finland www.miktech.fiBioEndev Sweden www.bioendev.seUniversity HEIG-VD Switzerland www.sib.heig-vd.chEnergieonderzoek Centru Nederland (ECN) The Netherlands www.ecn.nlDNV GL-Energy The Netherlands www.dnvgl.comCPL Industries Limited UK www.cplindustries.co.ukAdvanced Torrefaction Systems, LLC USA www.advancedtorrefactionsystems.com

RHC- Platform SecretariatEuropean and World PlatformsEuropean and World NetworksRHC-PlatformThe European Technology Platform on RenewableHeating and Cooling (RHC-Platform), an initiativeofficially supported by the European Commission,gathers over 700 industry and researchstakeholders of the renewable heating andcooling sector in Europe to promote researchand innovation in this field. AEBIOM has beenmanaging the Biomass Technology Panel of thisPlatform since 2009.RHC-Platform activities in 20142014 was a year of transition for the EuropeanTechnology Platform on Renewable HeatingCooling, a transitional period that continuesinto 2015. This past year marked the end of thecurrent phase with the summer months bringingan end to the current project funding thePlatform’s secretariat (which consists of AEBIOMalongside EUREC, EGEC and ESTIF).Still, the platform, and particularly the BiomassPanel remained active, albeit on a less regularschedule, as we worked to ensure that themessages formulated over the past number ofyears were heard by the European Commission asthey move to release details the 2016/2017 WorkProgramme of Horizon 2020. In the early partsof 2015, the RHC-Platform moves into its nextphase as we look to answer a Call for Tender that,if successful, will help to support the activities ofthe platform going forward.A number of the Platform’s identified prioritieswere included in the 2014-2015 Work Programmefor Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy at the turnof the year, and work done in 2014 will hopefullywork well towards having favourable biomassH&C topics in the forthcoming 2016-2017Programme.Biomass Panel publications, papers andcontributions:•Biomass Technology Roadmap: Early 2014was spent finalising the Biomass TechnologyRoadmap which outlines a number of actions andinvestments needed up to 2020 to implementthe Biomass Strategic Research Priorities. Thisdocument was published in May and featuredin the June 2014 edition of the VGB PowertechJournal and the May 2014 edition of BESustainable magazine.•Common Implementation Roadmap forRenewable Heating and Cooling Technologies:Following the publication of the BiomassTechnology Roadmap, the Biomass Panel workedto contribute to the Common Roadmap whichdescribes the top priority research themes andvalue chains with the highest impact on Europe’ssocietal challenges in Europe up to 2020. Workfor the Biomass Panel was led by authors WalterHaslinger (Bioenergy 2020+), Eija Alakangas(VTT) and Panagiotis Grammelis (CERTH). Thedocument was published in June following anonline stakeholder consultation.•SET-Plan Integrated Roadmap: Throughoutthe year, led by Rainer Janssen (WIP RenewableEnergies), the Biomass Panel contributed tothe Integrated Roadmap of the SET-Plan. Thisroadmap aims to consolidate the updatedtechnology roadmaps of the SET Plan andpropose research and innovation actionsdesigned to facilitate integration. The BiomassPanel managed to successfully have a largeamount of its identified priorities included inHeading 1: Making Renewable Electricity andHeating/Cooling Technologies Competitive by2020 and beyond, Challenge 7: Bioenergy (Heatand Power).AEBIOM annual report 201417

European and World PlatformsScoping Paper of the Biomass Panel on theHorizon 2020 Work Programme 2016-2017: InNovember, a scoping paper from the EuropeanCommission in relation to the upcoming 2016-17Work Programme was leaked. In response, theBiomass Panel drafted a scoping paper to make thecase for the priority areas that were excluded fromthe draft. This paper was sent to DG RTD, and DGENER. It was also included in a combined documentof the RHC-Platform, which was in turn sent to DGRTD, DG ENER and Member States.•5 th Annual Event of the RHC-PlatformOn May 22nd, the Platform held a joint consultationand policy-event. The morning session presentedthe RHC-Platform Common Technology Roadmapto a wide range of stakeholders. In the afternoon,industry and decision-makers discussed the roleof RHC in the transformation of the energy systemwith a particular focus on the implementationof the current legislation and the Commission’sproposal for a 2030 climate and energy framework.Meetings and events:•Meetings between the RHC-Platform BiomassPanel, the European Biofuels Technology Platformand DG ENERIn April, DG ENER hosted a meeting betweenthe Biomass Panel and the EBTP with a view ofincreasing the level of collaboration between thetwo platforms. The meeting was opened by MsMarie Donnelly, Director of New and RenewableSources of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Innovationat DG ENER and framed against the backgroundof the pressing need to secure Europe’s energysupply. The Panels have since looked to increasethe collaboration that had already in place frombefore.A second meeting was held between the panelsin June, where we were joined by DG RTDrepresentatives and the future collaboration wasfurther discussed.•Annual Meeting of the Biomass PanelIn May, the Biomass Panel met in Brussels to reflecton the activities over the past year, discuss theBiomass Panel’s inputs to the Common TechnologyRoadmap, and to elect a new Steering Committee.The current Steering Committee can be found onthe RHC-Platform website (www.rhc-platform.org).Some places are still to be filled due to the inabilityto mobilize enough industry players to increasetheir involvement to SC level – if you are interestedgetting involved in these activities please contactus. Additionally, we were joined by Mr. ErichNaegele of DG RTD to discuss Horizon 2020 and theWork Programmes.5 th Annual Event of the RHC-Platform, BrusselsNext Steps in 2015The first part of 2015 will focus on the securingof the future of the platform as the secretariatassociations look to answer the EC Call for Tendertitled: “Support to the key activities of the EuropeanTechnology Platform on Renewable Heatingand Cooling”. 2015 activities will very much beinfluenced by the outcome of this call, howeverone of the key aims will be to work to ensure thatthe priorities and roadmaps that have been workedon up to now are included in the upcoming workprogrammes of the EC.So far, the effectiveness of the Platform’s BiomassPanel speaks for itself – it has been hugely successfulin identifying for the EC the topics in which RD&Dactivities are required and seeing them included inthe EC documents such as the Horizon 2020 WorkProgramme and the SET-Plan Integrated Roadmap.AEBIOM annual report 2014 18

European and World PlatformsThe benefits of participating in the formulationof such priorities are clear and we are alwayslooking for new inputs and new points of view.We urge you to get in contact with us if youwish to get involved and have your voice heardin these decisions. Industry involvement isespecially needed, and the more companiesthat get involved, the louder the Platform’s voicebecomes in its dialogues with the EuropeanCommission.Visit www.rhc-platform.org for furtherinformation and details on how to join.Registration is free of charge and brings thefollowing benefits:• Ability to influence the definition of the priorityareas for EU policy and research for renewableheating and cooling systems by getting involvedin interest groups and by getting elected to theSteering Committee.•Get regularly updated on the activities andpublications of the RHC-Platform and BiomassPanel.• Attend the Annual Conference of the RHC-Platform and network with the key industrial andresearch stakeholders in the sector, along withhigh-level decision makers.• Have personalised access to the dedicated“Members area” of the website containing thecontact details of all members.RHC-Platform TeamWorld BioenergyAssociationThe World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is theglobal organisation dedicated to supportingand representing the wide range of actors inthe bioenergy sector. Its members includenational and regional bioenergy organisations,institutions, companies and individuals. WBAjoins with the world’s solar, wind, geothermaland hydro associations on the global level in theInternational Renewable Energy Alliance.Some key activities in 2014:•WBA Workshop during the AEBIOM BioenergyConference 2014: “Reducing Dependence onRussian Natural Gas with Bioenergy”• WBA Global Bioenergy Statistics 2014•New issues of Magazine, Newsletters, factsheets.

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AEBIOM ProjectsAEBIOM ProjectsAEBIOM is involved in several European projects. In addition to deepening the knowledge aboutbioenergy, these projects offer bioenergy promotion opportunities and an excellent network ofcontacts for AEBIOM and its members.AshMelT - Development of a practical and reliableash melting test for biomass fuels, in particular forwood pelletsJanuary 2012- December 2014BASIS- Aims to provide a comprehensive view onthe sustainable supply and competition of woodApril 2013- March 2016AshMelT is funded by FP7 and aims to develop atest method for the assessment of the ash meltingcharacteristics of solid biofuels, to specify ash meltingclasses for solid biofuels and work out a proposal fora European standard for the developed test method.Results will be integratedin the ENplus® wood pellets certification.AEBIOM is responsible for dissemination activitiesand organizes international events.www.ashmelt.euBASIS aims at interacting with bioenergy projectdevelopers and investors, providing them acomprehensive view on the sustainable supplyand competition for wood for wood chips boilers,using intuitive maps of NUTS2 regions of all EU27member states. Information on wood supplypotential combined with existing use of wood chipsand sustainability aspects influencing such supplyis processed using a sound methodology.The core idea of this project is to provide in-depthinformation on the regional supply and demandsituation of wood chips by combining the estimatedpotentially available quantities with actualconsumption data based on the identificationof bioenergy plants (above 1 MW) using woodchips and other wood chips consumers in thesame region. In addition, sustainability dimensionof the supply will be considered with severalenvironmental criteria from a project developerpoint of view. BASIS will help to reduce and addresssustainability risk. Finally the efficiency of usingbiomass will be evaluated as well. This collectedinformation will be condensed in a comprehensiveand user-friendly GIS tool.Target groups are mainly bioenergy projectdevelopers, feedstock suppliers and investors,while information will be as well of high interestfor national and European policy makers and theEuropean Commission itself.AEBIOM is the coordinator of the project.www.basisbioenergy.euAEBIOM annual report 2014 19

AEBIOM ProjectsBiFFiO- Aims to develop an economical andefficient system for handling mixed waste fromaquaculture and agriculture.November 2013- October 2016Biograce II - Harmonised Greenhouse GasCalculations for Electricity, Heating and Coolingfrom BiomassApril 2012-March 2015The agriculture and aquaculture sectors are undercontinuous pressure to improve sustainabilityand reduce environmental impact. BiFFiO(Cooperation between the aquaculture andagriculture sectors with the intent to use animalmanure and fish faeces for sustainable productionand utilization of renewable energy and recoverednutrients) addresses these challenges withrespect to regulatory and societal demands fordealing with the waste produced. Over the nextthree years the BiFFiO consortium will developan economical and efficient system for handlingmixed waste from aquaculture and agriculture.The project will also make recommendations asto how the energy produced could best be used.www.biffio.comThe project BioGrace-II harmonizes calculationsof greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for electricityheat and cooling from biomass. The projectbuilds upon the earlier (2010-2012) IEE-projectBioGrace which harmonizes GHG calculations forbiofuels for transport.The overall aims of the project are to:• Build an Excel-based tool for GHG calculationsfor electricity and heat from biomass;• Convince relevant policy makers from at least6 Member States (six target countries: Austria,Belgium, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlandsand UK) to choose for harmonization and use thesame tool or the same approach.• Involve companies and ensure that the GHGcalculation tool meets their wishes. Besides,BioGrace-II will cause that verifiers (also calledauditors or inspectors) are trained on how toverify GHG emission calculations both for biofuelsand for electricity and heat from biomass.The project supports implementation ofbioenergy policy at national and Europeanlevel, with a focus on GHG emissions as one ofthe important sustainability issues. Besides,the project ensures active participation andengagement of market actors such as biomassfeedstock producers, companies that convertfeedstock into intermediate and final products (egwood pellets, heat and electricity) and companiesthat distribute, sell and use these products.AEBIOM contributes in the definition of themethodology for GHG calculations for solid andgaseous biomass and it is responsible to contactpolicy makers in EU and will organize feedbacksessions and workshops with companies toanalyze the methodology and GHG calculationtool.www.biograce.netAEBIOM annual report 201420

AEBIOM ProjectsBiomass Policies- Aims to provide guidancefor the development of balanced biomass policyframworks.April 2013- March 2016LogistEC - Aims to develop new or improvedtechnologies of the biomass logistics chains.September 2012 - September 2015The Biomass Policies project brings togethereminent experts on biomass and bioenergyfrom various key European institutions, such asImperial College London, VITO, IINAS, ECN, and11 national energy agencies with key policyevidence and models to provide a betterunderstanding of how the biomass resourcecan be efficiently integrated in the energy &biomaterial systems taking into account thedomestic availability of resources, new conversiontechnologies as well as new stimulation andregulation measures.The main aim of this project is to provide guidancefor the development of balanced biomass policyframeworks which interrelate energy, economy,agriculture, climate change, nature conservationand ecosystem services.The project will define bioenergy value chains onwhich Members States should focus their effortsto ensure the sustainable and resource-efficientuse of the biomass resources. Concrete proposalsfor national policy legislation in the participatingcountries (i.e. AT, BE, DE, EL, ES, HR, IE, NL, PL,SK, UK) will be defined through a participativeapproach with national administrations andindustry and market stakeholders.Further information about Biomass Policesand this workshop can be found on the projectwebsite.AEBIOM is responsible for dissemination activitiesand the organization of thematic workshops.www.biomasspolicies.eu.The LogistEC aims cost-efficient, environmentalfriendlyand socially sustainable biomasssupply chains are needed to achieve the 2020EU RES targets that might be impeded by thepotential scarcity of lignocellulosic biomassfrom agriculture. The project covers all types oflignocellulosic crops: annual and multi-annualcrops, perennial grasses, and short-rotationcoppice.AEBIOM is in charge of dissemination activitiesincluding writing the factsheets on main projectresults and organising 3 EU workshops.www.logistEC.euAEBIOM annual report 2014 21

AEBIOM ProjectsPellCert – European Pellet QualityCertificationMay 2011 – April 2014ENplus stakeholders are working on adaptingthe certification according to market demands.For this purpose the EU project “PellCert” waslaunched.The key objective of this project is to create andimplement an ambitious and uniform certificationsystem for pellets in Europe, called “ENplus”.In addition, sustainability criteria are designed tobe part of ENplus scheme.The project is run by a unique consortiumof 10 pellets associations, ensuring a directrelationship with pellets market players.LABORELEC represents the interest of the powersector, and coordinate activities with members ofEURELECTRIC. The European Biomass AssociationAEBIOM leads the project. Thanks to the greatefforts of all partners, ENplus certification hasbecome a very successful scheme amounting toa total of 6.7 million tonnes of ENplus certifiedpellets in 2015.www.pellcert.euSafePellets - Safety and quality assurancemeasures along the pellets supply chainJanuary 2012- December 2014SafePellets supports the development ofquality assurance and safety measures alongthe biomass pellets supply chain. The projectis performed and funded under the Researchfor the Benefit of SMEs activity of the SeventhFramework Programme (FP7) of the EuropeanUnion. The consortium consists of SME-industrypartners and research institutes coming from fiveEU member states, in total 15 partners.The objective of the project is the developmentof guidelines for quality assurance measuresalong the pellets supply chain and solutions forsafe handling and storage of pellets. In the courseof the project methods for the assessment of offgassingand self-heating shall be developed.AEBIOM is responsible for dissemination activitiesand organizes international events – the first onein March 2013 in cooperation with EPC (see www.pelletcouncil.eu/en/safety-workshop).www.safepellets.euSolidStandards - Quality and sustainabilitystandards for solid biofuelsApril 2011 – March 2014In the SolidStandards project, solid biofuelindustry players are informed and trained inthe field of standards and certification and theirfeedback is collected and provided to the relatedstandardization committees and policy makers.The core of the action is the organization of 37training events for producers and end-users ofsolid biofuels. Trainings aim at increasing thetarget groups’ ability to implement quality andsustainability standardization and certification.The consortium is working with 7 selected solidbiofuel companies and is supporting them inimplementing European quality standards.The process is documented and shall serve asa guideline for standard implementation. Inorder to contribute to the discussion on bindingsustainability criteria for solid biofuels, projectactivities include the analysis of sustainabilitycertification systems in case studies in orderto assess their applicability in practice. Finally,the project contains several tools for feedbackcollection from the industry. This feedback will becollected, analysed and provided to European andnational standardization organizations in Europe.AEBIOM is taking care about dissemination ofthe project results and manages the cooperationwith ENplus.www.solidstandards.euAEBIOM annual report 201422

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CommunicationCommunicationStrategic Communication at EU and Industry LevelNewslettersAEBIOM publishes quarterly newsletters which includethe latest developments on EU policies related toBioenergy, our views on EU policies, AEBIOM news andevents as well as the projects and publications. You cansubscribe free of charge to our newsletter on www.aebiom.org or by sending an email to cohen@aebiom.org.AEBIOM newsletters were published in February, April,June, September, and December.Apperance in the MediaDecember 2014• “Launch of the AEBIOM Statistical Report”, ForestBioenergy ReviewOctober 2014• “Supporting the European Economy is Top Priority”,Bioenergy InternationalAugust 2014• “Industry associations welcome renewable heatingstrategy”, Forest Bioenergy ReviewJune 2014• “No sustainability criteria prior 2020”, BioenergyInternational• “Conference discusses the future of bioenergy” ForestBioenergy• “Editorial: Gustav Melin” SETIS Bioenergy MagazineMay 2014• “Ukraine crisis fires efficiency up the EU’s energyagenda”, Euractiv• “EU wood chip demand to double: Africa Renewables”,Argus Media• Press Release: AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference• “Biomass criteria ditched, Commission confirms”,Ends Europe• “Demand for biomass heating to drop after 2020”,Ends EuropeApril 2014• “Ad of the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference”,WoodBioenergy Magazine• “AEBIOM to host 5th European Bioenergy Conferencein Brussels”, RISIMarch 2014• “EU energy dependency weakens Europe’sgeopolitical influence”, The Parliament• “Wood pellets gain ground”, New Energy• “Wood pellets- a booming sector that is cost-effective,environmentally friendly and comfortable”, EuropeanEnergy InnovationAEBIOM annual report 201423

CommunicationSelection of workshops and events in2014• Industry Pellet Forum, 14-15 October 2014,Berlin, Germany, Statement and participation toa panel discussion from Fanny-Pomme Langue,AEBIOM Policy Director• USIPA Conference, 1-3 October 2014, Miami,USA, Presentation given by Jean-Marc Jossart,AEBIOM Secretary General• EU Sustainable Energy Week, 23-27 June 2014,Brussels, Belgium, Presentation given by Fanny-Pomme Langue, AEBIOM Policy Director• Argus European Biomass Trading 2014, 09-10April 2014, London, UK, Presentation given byFanny-Pomme Langue, AEBIOM Policy Director• Montreal Congress about Wood, 19 February2014, Montreal, Canada, Presentation given byJean-Marc Jossart, AEBIOM Secretary General• Pellets 2014, 04 February 2014, Jönköping,Sweden, Presentation given by Gilles Gauthier,AEBIOM Bioenergy Expert, General Manager ofEPC•EP Intergroup on Climate Change andSustainable Development, 21 January 2014,Brussels, Belgium, Presentation given by Jean-Marc Jossart, AEBIOM Secretary General• 4th Central European Biomass Conference, 15-18 June 2014, Graz, Austria, Presentation givenby Gilles Gauthier, AEBIOM Bioenergy Expert,General Manager of EPCAEBIOM annual report 201424

Events and NetworkingEvents and NetworkingTwo major events for the industry5th Annual AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference 2014The AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference is a great opportunity to understand the EU challenges andopportunities related to the current and future bioenergy developments.In 2014, the AEBIOM conference gave a particular focus to the bioheat market which is experiencinga strong development, in particular through the use of pellets. The first conference day focused onthe different uses of biomass and the cascading principle, while the second day focused on crucialtopics like sustainability, support schemes, and bio-heat market trends.AEBIOM annual report 201425

Events and NetworkingSustainable Biomass Backs European EconomyThe European Biomass Association held a high-level event titled “Sustainable Biomass BacksEuropean Economy” in Brussels. Top EU companies like L’Oréal, Fortum, KWB, Volvo ConstructionEquipment Group and Alliance Forêts Bois, gathered to highlight the benefits the bioenergy sectoroffers in reaching the EU’s energy security, affordability and sustainability objectives.The conference achieved successful results thanks to the participation of 112 leading expertswho gathered in order to hear success stories from the industry’s side and specific reasons whybiomass counts. This high-level event also saw the European Biomass Association launch a newcampaign called “Biomass Counts” (www.biomasscounts.eu), an initiative that seeks to explainthe reasons why sustainable biomass counts in the EU policy landscape.AEBIOM annual report 201426

Events and CampaignsAEBIOM WorkshopsAEBIOM organised 9 workshops in 2014 covering both policy and technology topics. AEBIOM held policyworkshops as part of its participation in European projects which offer great networking and learningopportunities.December 2014•LogistEC Workshop on Impact of Energy Crops•BASIS Workshop on Sustainable Wood Chips SupplyRiskSeptember 2014•Working Group Competitiveness•Rescuing Europe from energy dependency: the role ofrenewablesMay 2014•Second International Workshop on Pellet Safety•AEBIOM Working Group on CompetitivenessMeeting•Biomass Policies Workshop- “Sustainability” and“Mobilisation”•Meeting of the Biomass Panel of the RHC-Platform•2030 Reasons to Integrate Renewable Heatingand Cooling: Innovation, Technology Developmentand Market UptakeMarch 2014•LogistEC Workshop on Energy Crops- How EUCooperation Can Help•BioGrace II Policy Maker WorkshopAEBIOM CampaignsBiomass Counts CampaignThe Biomass Counts campaign is an initiative launched by AEBIOM onDecember 2014 that seeks to balance the current debates on biomassby showcasing the reasons why sustainable biomass counts in the EUpolicy debate.Biomass is essential when it comes to the EU’s energy security,affordability and sustainability priorities. Our objective is to deliverthe clear message that biomass plays a unique role in a strong and competitive low carbon economy.Biomass is and will continue to be a vital component of our energy mix in the mid and long term.The campaign is based around 4 main motives:Biomass counts:LogistEC Workshop on Energy Crops , Brussels• as a component of our future energy mix;• for the alleviation of our fossil fuel energy dependency• for the creation of jobs and the fostering of growth rural areas• in tackling energy poverty and improving economic competitivenessThe campaign also focuses on what is needed by the bioenergy industry in order to guarantee thecontinued growth of the bioenergy sector. This includes, among other things, the need for an EUstrategy or action plan focused on the heating and cooling sector and the defining of EU harmonisedlegally binding EU sustainability criteria.AEBIOM annual report 2014 27

Events and CampaignsLaunch of the Biomass Counts CampaignSupporting DocumentsStatisticsWhy biomass counts?Biomass BasicsAEBIOM annual report 2014 28

AEBIOM Interraction ActivitiesAEBIOM Interraction ActivitiesIN 201442,819 Visits117,141 Page Views00:03:11 Average Visit Duration25,740 New Visitors17,079 Returning VisitorsIN 2014Top 4 words:AEBIOMEuropeanBiomassConference1,137 Followers2,001 Following107 TweetsAEBIOM annual report 2014 29

AEBIOM Interraction Activities346 LikesTop 3 CountriesItalySpainGermanyMost views by post 170218 Views448 Minutes watchedTop 4 videos2015 AEBIOM Conference PromoInterview with Jean-Marc JossarcInterview with Christian RakosSustainable Biomass Backs European EconomyWho are your AEBIOM Communication Contacts?Anamaria OlaruAEBIOMEvents and Communication Managerolaru@aebiom.orgJean-Baptiste BoucherAEBIOMBioenergy Analystboucher@aebiom.orgAEBIOM annual report 2014 30

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AEBIOM MembershipServices to the membersAEBIOM meetingsAEBIOM meetings are focused on managementand the financial aspects of the association.Nevertheless, AEBIOM offers more. At each GeneralAssembly meeting, we offer opportunities to ourmembers to meet, network and learn more aboutbioenergy within specific workshops. We alsotake the opportunity of the General Assembly toorganise connected Working Group meetings.List of AEBIOM meetings• Board: 30 January, 11 September, 4 December• General Assembly: 18 March, 4 DecemberWorking GroupsRegister to one of the AEBIOM WorkingGroups!Working Group on SustainabilityChair: Kjell Andersson, SVEBIOThe aim of this working group is to define a commonposition on sustainability related issues such as:• Sustainability criteria for solid and gaseousbiomass for heat and electricity• Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF)• Indirect land use change• Carbon neutrality of bioenergyWorking Group on CompetitivenessChair: Didzis Palejs, LATbioSupport and financial incentives to renewableenergies have been through important criticismsas being too costly and responsible for the energyprice increase for consumers. A change of approachis visible in the new Environment and Energy StateAid Guidelines for the period 2014-2020, publishedby the European Commission in April 2014, whichpushes for a more market-oriented approach.In addition, the economic crisis has led manyMembers States to decrease their financial supportto the sector.In this framework, the objective of this workinggroup is to discuss and compare national supportschemes and define, as far as possible, the best longtermoptions to continue to support a sustainabledevelopment of the bioenergy sector, in a contextof fair competition with the other sectors. Theworking group is working on a proposal forredesigning support to biomass.Working Group on Advanced BiofuelsChair: Jan Lindstedt, SEKABThe AEBIOM working group on advancedbiofuels aims to provide a discussion platformamongst companies with similar interests and tocommonly voice the concerns of the sector to theoutside world.The working group also held a dedicated sessionduring the 5th AEBIOM European BioenergyConference 2014 to discuss the impact of theILUC discussions on the development of advancedbiofuels and the issue of advanced biofuels foraviation.AEBIOM NetworksGive more visibility to your company byjoining one of the three AEBIOM NetworkingGroups!EPC- European Pellet CouncilEIPS- European Industry of Pellet SuppliersIBTC- International Biomass TorrefactionCouncilSee their description in the AEBIOM Activitieschapter.AEBIOM annual report 201431

AEBIOM MembershipMember BenefitsOne step aheadJoining AEBIOM will keep you up to date on the latest policy, business and technology developments.Members receive:• Free copy of the annual AEBIOM Statistical Report and a discount for their membersBECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND RECEIVE A FREECOPY OF THE ANNUAL AEBIOM STATISTICAL REPORT!• AEBIOM members receive every Monday a private briefing on the most important AEBIOMactivities in terms of lobbying, news, and communication.• Fully customized consultation by e-mail, phone or in person.• Access to the private Members’ Area on the AEBIOM website.• Visibility in the AEBIOM Members’ Directory on the AEBIOM website.Online membership services:Get access to the Members’ AreaGet visibility by being part of the Members’DirectoryInfluence policyThe lobbying activities undertaken by AEBIOM give voice to the bioenergy sector and provide asuitable legal framework in which companies can successfully develop their businesses.Members receive:•Regular updated information on the state of play of EU policy files important for the sector.•Engagement in developing positions.•Position papers, statements and press releases that can be used as a basis for lobbying at nationallevel.•Opportunities for joining AEBIOM working groups.AEBIOM annual report 201432

AEBIOM MembershipVisibility and Connections for your companyAEBIOM membership will increase the visibility of your company, and create awareness of yourproducts, activities and services. We will help you make the right connections in your field.Members receive:•Opportunities for involvement in the AEBIOM working groups.•Company presentation on the AEBIOM website and members’ catalogue.•Promotion of your events, news and press releases on AEBIOM website.•Possible opportunity to speak at AEBIOM events.Get relevant discountsAEBIOM members benefit from discounts to all AEBIOM events.Members receive:•New members receive a free entrance ticket to the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference.•AEBIOM members get a 40% discount to the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference.•Full Members receive a 10% discount for their members to the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference.BECOME A MEMBER TODAY AND RECEIVEA FREE ENTRANCE AT THE 6th AEBIOMBIOENERGY CONFERENCE 2015!AEBIOM annual report 201433

AEBIOM MembershipJoin AEBIOMJoin AEBIOM - Your partner in EUaffairs and networkingWhat are the main benefits of a membershipwith the European Biomass Association?• Joining AEBIOM will keep you up to dateon the latest policy, business and technologydevelopments• The lobbying activities undertaken by AEBIOMgive voice to the bioenergy sector and provide asuitable legal framework in which companies cansuccessfully develop their businesses.• AEBIOM membership will increase the visibilityof your company and create awareness of yourproducts, activities and services. We will help youmake the right connections in your field.Who can become Associate Member?Bioenergy companies active in the bioheat,bioelectricity, transport biofuels and biogassectors in Europe. Also companies withheadquarters outside Europe can apply.Which companies have already joined asassociate members?About 90 companies both from Europe andoverseas have joined AEBIOM. You can find all theinformation about our members on the AEBIOMwebsite.Who’s your AEBIOM Membership ContactSarah CohenOffice Managercohen@aebiom.orgHow to become an AEBIOM Member?Download the application form on the AEBIOMwebsite. Complete, sign and return the form byemail to Sarah Cohen at info@aebiom.org.More information can be found in ourMember’s Guide!AEBIOM annual report 2014 34

AEBIOM MembersAEBIOM Full MembersAustrian BiomassAssociation (ABA)Association for thePromotion of Bioenergy(CEBIO)www.cebio.netBulgarian Association forBiomasswww.bab-bg.comCentral Agricultural RawMaterial Marketing andDevelopment network(C.A.R.M.E.N. e.V.)www.bab-bg.comwww.biomasseverband.atCroatian Forestry Society,Croatian BiomassAssociationCzech Biomass Association(CZ-BIOM)www.czbiom.czDanish BioenergyAssociation (DI Bioenergi)www.bioenergi.di.dkEnergy Utilization BiomassAssociation (EUBA)www.euba.bgwww.sumari.hrFrench Biomass Energy(FBE)www.enr.frGerman BioEnergyAssociation (BBE)www.bioenergie.deIrish Bioenergy Association(IrBEA)www.irbea.ieItalian Agroforestry EnergyAssociation (AIEL)www.aiel.cia.itItalian Biomass Association(ITABIA)www.aiel.cia.itLatvian BioenergyAssociation (LATBIO)www.latbio.lvLithuanian Biomass EnergyAssociation (LITBIOMA)www.biokuras.ltNorwegian BioenergyAssociation (NOBIO)www.nobio.noPolish Biomass Association(POLBIOM)www.polbiom.plRomanian Association ofBiomass and Biogas(ARBIO)www.arbio.roSlovak Biomass Association(SK-BIOM)www.skbiom.skSouth Tyrol EnergyAssociationwww.sev.bz.itSpanish BionenergyAssociation (AVEBIOM)www.avebiom.orgSpanish RenewableEnergies Association (APPA)www.appa.esSwedish BioenergyAssociation (SVEBIO)www.svebio.seThe Bioenergy Association ofFinland (BIOENERGIA)www.bioenergia.fiThe Estonian BiomassAssociation (EBA)www.eby.eeThe Netherlands Bio-energyAssociation (NL-BEA)www.platformbioenergie.nlUkrainian Solid BiomassAssociationValorization of Biomass(VALBIOM)www.valbiom.be

AEBIOM MembersAEBIOM Associate MembersAgrana Bioethanol GmbHwww.agrana.comAirex Energywww.airex-energy.comAmandus Kahlwww.akahl.deAREVA Renouvelableswww.areva.comArigna Fuels Ltd.BenetBioBraendsels foreningenBioEndev ABwww.arignafuels.iewww.benet.fiwww.biobraendselsforeningen.dkwww.bioendev.seBioLake BVwww.biolake.nlBiowanzewww.biowanze.beBord na Mónawww.bordnamona.ieCharmont-Investmentswww.compagnie-ducharmont.comCockerill Maintenance etIngénierie SA (CMI)www.cmigroupe.comCPL Industries Limited(CPL)www.cplindustries.co.ukCPM Europe B.Vwww.cpmeurope.nlCroatian Chamber ofEconomywww.en.hgk.hrCzech Pellets Clusterwww.ceska-peleta.czDNV GLwww.dnvgl.comDrax Powerwww.drax.comEDORAwww.edora.orgEkmanwww.ekmangroup.comEnergieonderzoekCentrum Nederland(ECN)www.ecn.nlEnvivawww.envivabiomass.comETA Heiztechnik GmbHwww.eta.co.atETH Agrar GmbHwww.eth-umwelt.deEuropean Institute forEnergy Research (EIFER)www.eifer.kit.eduEvolution Marketswww.evomarkets.comForest and Biomass ServicesBelgium S.A.www.biomasa.skFröling Heizkessel – undBehälterbau G.m.b.H.www.froeling.comGerman Pellets GmbHwww.german-pellets.deGerman Wood Fuel andPellet Association (DEPV)www.german-pellets.deGöteborg Energi ABwww.goteborgenergi.seGreenwatt SAwww.greenwatt.beHargassnerwww.hargassner.atHawkins Wright Ltd.www.hawkinswright.comHungarian BioenergyCompetence Centre (HBCC)www.bioenergyhbcc.weebly.com

AEBIOM MembersHungarian PelletAssociationwww.mapellet.huHYGEAwww.hygea.beJ. MÜLLER Agri Terminal-Port of Brakewww.jmueller.deJENZ GmbHwww.jenz.deKomptechwww.komptech.comKraft und Wärme ausBiomasse GmbH (KWB)Kurzemes Granulas SIAwww.granulas.lvLaborelec/GDF SUEZwww.electrabel.bewww.kwb.atLatgranwww.latgran.comMarquard & Bahls AGwww.mbholding.comMHG Systems Oywww.mhgsystems.comMiktech Oy / Biosaimaawww.miktech.fiPalazzetti Lelio S.p.A.www.palazzettigroup.comPellet Fuels Institute(PFI)Peterson Rotterdam BVwww.onepeterson.comPolytechnik GmbHwww.polytechnik.comwww.pelletheat.orgPortuguese EnergyPellets Association(ANPEB)www.anpeb.ptProdesa Medioambientewww.prodesa.netPropellet Francewww.propellet.frproPellets Austriawww.propellets.atPure EnergyProfessionalswww.peprenewables.comRenergy UK Ltdwww.renergyuk.comRiver Basin Energy Incwww.riverbasinenergy.comROTAWAVEwww.rotawave.comSchmid-EnergySBE Latvia LtdSchiedel AGwww.schmid-energy.chSEEGER ENGINEERINGwww.sbelatvia.lvwww.schiedel.atwww.seeger.agSEKAB E-Technology ABwww.sekab.comSia Frejawww.freja.lvSöderenergi ABwww.soderenergi.seSolvay Biomass Energywww.solvaybiomassenergy.com

AEBIOM MembersStatkraftwww.statkraft.comSveaskog Förvaltning ABwww.sveaskog.seSwedish Wood-FuelAssociationwww.tradbransle.seTeal Sales Incorporated (TSI)www.tsi-inc.netThe PortugueseRenewable EnergyAssociation (APREN)www.apren.ptTopell Energy B.V.www.topellenergy.comTorftech Energy LTDwww.torftech.comTorr-Coal International B.Vwww.torrcoal.comTUZETKA SAwww.2zk.euUK Pellet Councilwww.pelletcouncil.orgUkrainian Pellet Union (UUP)www.uup.org.uaUniversity HEIG-VDwww.sib.heig-vd.chVapo OyVictam International B.V.www.vapo.fiwww.victam.comVIS NOVA Trading Gmbhwww.visnova.deVision Energy Group (VEG)www.vision-energy-group.comWindhagerZentralheizung GmbHwww.windhager.comWood EnergySwitzerlandwww.holzenergie.chWood Pellet Association ofCanada (WPAC)www.pellet.org

The AEBIOM teamJean-Marc JossartAEBIOMSecretary Generaljossart@aebiom.orgCristina CalderónAEBIOM Bioenergy ExpertIBTC General Managercalderon@aebiom.orgFanny-Pomme LangueAEBIOMPolicy Directorfanny.langue@aebiom.orgGilles GauthierAEBIOM Bioenergy Expertgauthier@aebiom.orgEPC and EIPS General Managergauthier@pelletcouncil.euNathalie HemeleersAEBIOMPolicy Advisorhemeleers@aebiom.orgNiall GoodwinEPCAEBIOM- Project Managergoodwin@pelletcouncil.eugoodwin@aebiom.orgJean-Baptiste BoucherAEBIOMBioenergy Analystboucher@aebiom.orgElena DumitruEPCAdministrative Assistantdumitru@pelletcouncil.euAnamaria OlaruAEBIOMEvents and CommunicationManagerolaru@aebiom.orgSarah CohenOffice Managercohen@aebiom.orgAEBIOM annual report 201435

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