Biomass Coordinating Council

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The Biomass Coordinating Council (BCC)

The BCC (http://www.acore.org/programs/bcc.php) was formed under the auspices of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. The BCC works to accelerate the adoption of renewable biofuels, biopower, and biobased products into mainstream American society through its work in policy, convening, networking, and communications. BCC’s goals include reducing America’s dependence on oil, creating a cleaner environment, and expanding markets for rural America.

BCC promotes all renewable and sustainable uses of biomass including:

•Biofuels such as ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, and other biofuels for surface transportation, maritime, and aviation use;

•Biopower, heating, and cooling through combined cycle systems to boost efficiency and improve economics. Technologies include co-firing and co-gasification with coal; and

•Bio-based products such as plastics, solvents, lubricants, adhesives, and fertilizers to replace petrochemical-based products.

BCC supports sustainability measures such as water conservation and soil enhancement, and the use of all biomass feedstock including waste streams.

BCC Activities

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•Member of the US Environmental Protection Agency National Advisory Committee on Environmental Policy and Technology

•Served on the 25x’25 Sustainability Working Group

•Work to raise visibility about legislation that would weaken patent laws to the disadvantage of innovators in the field of biomass

•Promote the concept of integrated biomass industries. Integrated biomass industries are critical for ensuring economic and environmental viability

•Promote the concept of “New Wealth Industries”