New World Bioenergy Association Formed

June 6, 2008
Ontario, Canada [RenewableEnergyWorld.com]

Aiming to be the global voice for bioenergy and to promote the use of biomass in a sustainable and economical way, the World Bioenergy Association (WBA) has been formed.

Douglas Bradley, President of the Canadian Bioenergy Association (CANBIO) was appointed to represent Canada as a Board Member. Other intended members include the U.S., Australia, Japan, India, Brazil, Sweden and other EU countries.

"Finding the best paths for sustainable biomass use is a global challenge, requiring global solutions," Bradley said. "But the bioenergy industry is fragmented compared to other renewables such as wind and solar power; biomass ranges from animal waste to leftover wood, and end uses range from heat and power to renewable products that can replace synthetic chemicals and plastics...For bioenergy to take off, we need to speak with one voice — this is what the World Bioenergy Association is all about."

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