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The National Bioenergy Conference 2010 - 18th February

The National Bioenergy Conference 2010
‘Developing and Financing Bioenergy' presented by
Irish Bioenergy Association and Teagasc

The theme of the 2010 National Bioenergy Conference ‘Developing and Financing Bioenergy' is appropriate given the challenges currently faced at different stages of developing a bioenergy project. The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) and Teagasc have jointly organised this event which will be held on 18^th February 2010 in Tipperary Institute.
We have assembled an expert line-up, where business developers will tell the story behind their project, whether this be based on wood energy, cereal crops or biofuels.
The expert panel will examine the key issues facing decision-makers and investors in the bioenergy sector. The 2010 conference will also provide an update on government policy and ongoing research and development.
In addition, the conference will afford the opportunity to network with the key players, technology providers, contractors and growers in the various stages of the supply chain.
The generous support of FBD Insurance is acknowledged, and the donation of a venue by our hosts Tipperary Institute.
We look forward to welcome you to this key annual industry conference. For members of IrBEA please note the association AGM will be held on the day also.
For a detailed look at the agenda and to register for the event please see attached flyer below:
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Producers of Biofuel want change to carbon tax

A CHANGE to the new carbon tax to ensure it does not unfairly penalise producers of biofuels is being considered in discussions on the Finance Bill, to be published next week.
A group representing the biofuel industry claims the manner in which the tax has been applied is penalising environmentally-friendly fuels. The tax was introduced in last month's budget.
Pure biofuel is exempt from the carbon tax. However, the levy applies fully to blends where biofuel makes up less than 10 per cent.
The Irish Bioenergy Association yesterday said this was an injustice and acted as a disincentive for biofuel producers and consumers.

The introduction of a Wood Fuel Quality Assurance (WFQA) scheme is now at an advanced stage, good progress has been made and a launch date has been set for the Thursday 18^th February 2010 at the National Bioenergy Conference 2010 in Tipperary. John O'Brien will introduce us to how the scheme will run and discuss its main objectives.
For too long we have had a stop-start industry with some fuel producers diligently storing and drying their logs correctly prior to sale and delivering them in lots to suit the customer, while a few others were selling wet Sitka without any proper preparation. To counter any possible negative perceptions, woodland owners who have invested in the production of quality, dry wood fuel now want their produce covered under a quality assurance scheme that will allow the public to buy wood-based products with full confidence.