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led to a decrease of carbon emissions by almost 40 percent since since percent 40 almost by emissions carbon of decrease a to led ducers (769 million Euro) as well as of domestic stove manufacturers manufacturers stove domestic of as well as Euro) million (769 ducers for a tile stove. The operation of an oil heating system secures secures system heating oil an of operation The stove. tile a for soil organisms as well. Due to increased demand by the bioenergy bioenergy the by demand increased to Due well. as organisms soil boilers considerably. The ongoing aid programme for oil boilers from from boilers oil for programme aid ongoing The considerably. boilers Austria. The insights gathered from this project should help persons persons help should project this from gathered insights The Austria.

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nents such as buffer tanks as well as extractor and storage systems. storage and extractor as well as tanks buffer as such nents fossil energy sources, mainly heating oil. The remaining 47 percent percent 47 remaining The oil. heating mainly sources, energy fossil mill by-products). by-products). mill 16 man hours for wood transportation wood for hours man  16 • Bioenergy: protecting the climate the protecting Bioenergy: New chances for forest owners forest for chances New

600 tons in the bioenergy scenario. bioenergy the in tons 600 1 only to and setting fossil the in year. Heating systems using fuel oil emit 31 emit oil fuel using systems Heating year. 00 tons every year. every tons 00 1 - compo compatible also but boilers, the produce only not companies 53 percent of heat energy consumption in the region are covered by by covered are region the in consumption energy heat of percent 53 - saw or pellets wood chips, wood (logwood, material combustible of • 52 man hours of felling and forwarding to the forest road road forest the to forwarding and felling of hours man  52

emissions in Hartberg caused by bioenergy amount to 800 tons per per tons 800 to amount bioenergy by caused Hartberg in emissions tons 500 Euro in the biogenic case. Carbon emissions would add up to 58 to up add would emissions Carbon case. biogenic the in Euro manufacturers themselves or by other domestic enterprises. Austrian Austrian enterprises. domestic other by or themselves manufacturers heat energy amounts to approximately 720 terajoule (TJ) per year. year. per (TJ) terajoule 720 approximately to amounts energy heat of of this turnover – almost 1.5 billion Euro – comes from the provision provision the from comes – Euro billion 1.5 almost – turnover this of • measures silvicultural and management forest of hours man  16

genic system, but 7.2 million Euro if a fossil system is used. Carbon Carbon used. is system fossil a if Euro million 7.2 but system, genic region drops from 15.1 million Euro in the fossil scenario to 1.6 million million 1.6 to scenario fossil the in Euro million 15.1 from drops region million solid cubic metres – 15 million more than ten years ago. ago. years ten than more million 15 – metres cubic solid million the by produced either are boilers biomass for components cases, 600 people are living in the region. Their combined consumption consumption combined Their region. the in living are people 600 12 forest owners from massive loss in value. in loss massive from owners forest the sector’s biggest contributor with 2.8 billion Euro. The bigger part part bigger The Euro. billion 2.8 with contributor biggest sector’s the

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to 3.8 million Euro per year; fossil plants create only 0.5 million Euro. Euro. million 0.5 only create plants fossil year; per Euro million 3.8 to the increment. The latest National Forest Inventory showed a backlog backlog a showed Inventory Forest National latest The increment. the which Austria, in tradition long a have bioenergy of use the for logies - har The forests. by covered are area that of percent 38 Haide. der is declining because damaged wood is chopped before the beetles beetles the before chopped is wood damaged because declining is time job deals with the use of solid biomass. Generating 38 percent of of percent 38 Generating biomass. solid of use the with deals job time steps as well as a small district heating system – approximately 168 168 approximately – system heating district small a as well as steps tems could generate 6.5 million Euro of regional added value opposed opposed value added regional of Euro million 6.5 generate could tems

maintenance, operation and fuel supply in a biogenic system amounts amounts system biogenic a in supply fuel and operation maintenance, energetic use of raw timber, the volume of beetle-infested wood wood beetle-infested of volume the timber, raw of use energetic mass. Among the renewable energy branch almost every second full- second every almost branch energy renewable the Among mass. total forest area) the harvest of wood is still significantly lower than than lower significantly still is wood of harvest the area) forest total - Techno US. the and Britain Great are places market Promising Spain. Hartberg town, Hartberg surroundings, Greinbach and St. Johann in in Johann St. and Greinbach surroundings, Hartberg town, Hartberg the forest to a domestic household – passing several intermediate intermediate several passing – household domestic a to forest the - sys heating biomass of operation and Maintenance jobs. 8.5 retain only

cures 31 full-time jobs. The direct regional creation of value through through value of creation regional direct The jobs. full-time 31 cures helps to stabilise the roundwood prices. As a consequence of the the of consequence a As prices. roundwood the stabilise to helps - bio solid processing facilities of operation the to related is energy small-scale private forests (which cover more than 50 percent of the the of percent 50 than more cover (which forests private small-scale and Italy France, Germany, are boilers biomass Austrian for markets in eastern Styria. Said region includes the following communities: communities: following the includes region Said Styria. eastern in example: To transfer one TJ of wood (= 114 solid cubic metres) from from metres) cubic solid 114 (= wood of TJ one transfer To example: cure 61 jobs, whereas the other scenario (100 percent fossil fuels) would would fuels) fossil percent (100 scenario other the whereas jobs, 61 cure

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... for our energy system More Information The impact of biomass … Visit us at the next Central European Bioenergy in Austria Over the past few years, the bioenergy sector has become a mainstay of Austria’s energy accommodation. Heat market dominant Final energy consumption, heating, 2016 Biomass Conference Traditionally, biomass in Austria is used for heat production. In 2016, biogas Biomass provides a substantial contribution to Austria’s transition towards a sustainable and climate-friendly January 2020, Graz, Austriapellets heating consumed 81 percent of the bioenergy production, followed 34.6 % Gas liquids A factor creating added value energy system, creating domestic added value as well as employment and spending power. Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

3 600 domestic jobs. domestic 600 thinning measures are now cost-covered. now are measures thinning fuels. biomass solid of allocation the by for accounted is consists of four towns with a total of 12 of total a with towns four of consists the processing of stem wood. stem of processing the Austria. in regions 600 inhabitants. 600

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... for our energy system More Information The impact of biomass … Visit us at the next Central European Bioenergy in Austria Over the past few years, the bioenergy sector has become a mainstay of Austria’s energy accommodation. Heat market dominant Final energy consumption, heating, 2016 Biomass Conference Traditionally, biomass in Austria is used for heat production. In 2016, biogas Biomass provides a substantial contribution to Austria’s transition towards a sustainable and climate-friendly January 2020, Graz, Austriapellets heating consumed 81 percent of the bioenergy production, followed 34.6 % Gas liquids A factor creating added value energy system, creating domestic added value as well as employment and spending power. Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

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Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

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Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

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Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

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Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors.

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led to a decrease of carbon emissions by almost 40 percent since since percent 40 almost by emissions carbon of decrease a to led ducers (769 million Euro) as well as of domestic stove manufacturers manufacturers stove domestic of as well as Euro) million (769 ducers for a tile stove. The operation of an oil heating system secures secures system heating oil an of operation The stove. tile a for soil organisms as well. Due to increased demand by the bioenergy bioenergy the by demand increased to Due well. as organisms soil boilers considerably. The ongoing aid programme for oil boilers from from boilers oil for programme aid ongoing The considerably. boilers Austria. The insights gathered from this project should help persons persons help should project this from gathered insights The Austria.

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nents such as buffer tanks as well as extractor and storage systems. storage and extractor as well as tanks buffer as such nents fossil energy sources, mainly heating oil. The remaining 47 percent percent 47 remaining The oil. heating mainly sources, energy fossil mill by-products). by-products). mill 16 man hours for wood transportation wood for hours man  16 • Bioenergy: protecting the climate the protecting Bioenergy: New chances for forest owners forest for chances New

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to 3.8 million Euro per year; fossil plants create only 0.5 million Euro. Euro. million 0.5 only create plants fossil year; per Euro million 3.8 to the increment. The latest National Forest Inventory showed a backlog backlog a showed Inventory Forest National latest The increment. the which Austria, in tradition long a have bioenergy of use the for logies - har The forests. by covered are area that of percent 38 Haide. der is declining because damaged wood is chopped before the beetles beetles the before chopped is wood damaged because declining is time job deals with the use of solid biomass. Generating 38 percent of of percent 38 Generating biomass. solid of use the with deals job time steps as well as a small district heating system – approximately 168 168 approximately – system heating district small a as well as steps tems could generate 6.5 million Euro of regional added value opposed opposed value added regional of Euro million 6.5 generate could tems

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Austrian enterprises 10.6 % Oil heat & CHP by biofuel with a share of 11 percent and green electricity from bio- Bioenergy Gas fuels and research institutions ensure that our bioenergy technologies occupy top positions in the domestic and mass and biogas with a share of 8 percent. Around 78 percent of 3.8 % Coal 3.0 % Waste, non-renewable international markets. biomass heat are used in single combustion systems, the remaining Total 22 percent are used for district heating which showed the highest 580 PJ 14.5 % Electric energy increase, its production having more than tripled since 2005. 1.3 % Solar heat Share of renewable energy of gross domestic energy The biggest domestic energy source Electric Oil 1.6 % Geothermal & heat pump consumption in Austria Energy Biomass is by far the most important domestic energy source. In 30.5 % Bioenergy Biomass holds a share of over 30 percent of the total heat energy percent 2016, 44 percent of the total domestic energy volume were provided mix. For the heating of dwellings in Austria, it is by far the most po- Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 35 by biomass, followed by hydropower which provided 27 percent. Bio- pular source of energy with a share of 40 percent of the total energy For heating, biomass is Austria’s second most important energy 30 Renewable mass is Austria’s most relevant renewable energy source, accounting use. Nearly 670 000 Austrian households use primarily wood-bur- energy source after natural gas. Poster inside: 25 incl. biomass for 57 percent of the total amount. Once again, hydropower occupies ning heating devices to keep their living spaces warm. A distribution the second rank, accounting for 33 percent. AUSTRIAN 20 grid of over 2 100 biomass district heating stations makes sure that Final energy consumption, transport, 2016 BIOENERGY MAP! large parts of Austria are provided with climate-friendly heating. 15 Renewable 64.5 % Diesel energy 15.7 % Gasoline 10 2020 goals: not without bioenergy Gasoline excl. biomass 8.0 % Kerosene 5 Source: Between the years 1990 and 2016, the share of bioenergy of the total Energy for mobility: a challenge 5.6 % Biofuels Statistics Austria, Kerosene 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Energy balances energy consumption in Austria has evolved from 9 to 17 percent even With a share of 5.6 percent, biomass is the most noteworthy renewa- Total 3.9 % Biodiesel 1970–2016 Biofuels 1.1 % Bioethanol though Austrian energy consumption increased by 36 percent during ble energy source in the transport sector. The energy consumption of 413 PJ Biodiesel Diesel 0.6 % Other biogenic Without bioenergy, the share of renewable energy has amounted to that period. This was possible because the total use of biomass now electric vehicles only accounts for 2.7 percent. In addition to further fluids With over 1 000 participants from 50 nations the Central European Biomass Conference (CEBC) is the most only 10 to 13 percent of the total energy consumption for years. 2.7 % Elektric energy amounts to more than 2.5 times the volume of the year 1990. development of renewable energy sources, new mobility concepts 3.5 % Natural and important bioenergy event in Central Europe. The conference, which takes place every three years in Graz, provides fostering the public transport sector as well as systems with reduced liquid gases an overview of the political, economic and technological developments in the field of bioenergy use in Europe. According to European Union requirements, Austria is bound to at- fuel consumption are vital to contain carbon emission levels from the Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016, Useful energy analysis 2016 Development of gross domestic energy consumption combustion of fossil fuels. Excursions to biomass projects and the industry forum bridge the gap between theory and practice. Workshops, the 1970 to 2016 and potential for 2030 tain a share of 34 percent of renewable energy in its total energy For transportation it is most difficult to replace fossil fuels – biomass mix by the year 2020. The current share amounts to 33.5 percent. Matchmaking Event and B2B meetings make the conference an excellent platform for networking. The CEBC takes PJ Reduction of gross domestic consumption 2030 covers more than 5 percent of the total consumption. place simultaneously with the home builder trade fair for 40 000 visitors with a focus on energy technologies. referring to scenario WAM plus, Environment Agency Austria Without bioenergy however, it would drop down to about 15 percent 1,500 at most. It is therefore obvious that without bioenergy the exit from Green power, whatever the weather Total The contribution of biomass to the generation of electricity exceeds Electricity generation, 2016 nuclear power and fossil fuels is not feasible. 1,200 Fossil fuels that of photovoltaic by four times. Wood cogeneration technology 55,0 % Hydropower The organisers, the Austrian Biomass Association, the Styrian Chamber for Agriculture and Forestry and the 15.1 % Other renewables th Ambient heat is on the rise in Austria as well as in Germany. It allows for high ef- 7.2 % Wind Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH are looking forward to welcoming you at the 6 Central European Biomass Conference in 1.5 % Photovoltaic 900 Solar heat Forests: main source of raw material ficiency regarding small-scale power generation. Biomass combined Hydropower < 0.1 % Geothermal and Graz in January 2020. heat and power plants are capable of generating electricity around- heat pump Photovoltaic Black The most important source of raw material for the biomass sector 3.0 % Wood-based More information: www.cebc.at 600 the-clock and thus to make an important contribution to electricity Total liquor 1.9 % Black liquor Wind energy are our forests. In 2016, they provided 79 percent of Austria’s bio- Wind 0.9 % Biogas base load accommodation. 261 PJ Wood- 0.4 % Renewable waste Hydropower mass volume; the rest came from the agricultural and the waste based 0.2 % Other solid biomass www.youtube.com/user/waermeausholz 300 sectors. If its potential is consistently made available, Austria’s use PV 11.9 % Gas Bioenergy Gas 5.5 % Coal Bioenergy clips of biomass could increase by a further 39 percent by the year 2030. Imports 1.4 % Oil Source: Statistics Austria, Outlook Coal 0 Energy balances 1970–2016, 1.3 % Waste, non-renewable potential of renewable energy More than half of this potential for development is associated with Future prospects by the year 2050 envision increased use of biomass 9.9 % Imports Forest and climate protection Heating with wood adds value to the region The Power of wood – cascade use according to renewable 2016 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2030 the agricultural and the waste sector; the remaining share is related Source: Statistics Austria, Energy balance 2016 energy associations in the fields of electricity generation, high-temperature processes in to the forestry sector. If a reduction of energy use, as aimed for by industrial heat generation and in the transport sector. Regarding the Biomass covers 6.4 percent of electricity generation, almost as much Until now, among renewable energies only bioenergy and hydropo­ wer the EU, is achieved, the bioenergy sector could cover about a third of latter biofuels could gain in importance mostly in the field of aviation. as wind power and four times more than photovoltaic. make a substantial contribution to covering energy consumption. the domestic energy demand.

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More than 80 percent of Austria’s bioenergy is used for the genera- The production of district heating based on biomass has more than Biomass Conference Forests are currently Austria’s most important raw-material supplier More than half of the future development potential of biomass is tion of heat. tripled over the last ten years. www.biomasseverband.at January 2020, Graz, Austria for bioenergy. accounted for by the agricultural and the waste sectors. MIT UNTERSTÜTZUNG VOM Austrian Bioenergy Map

Effects of renewable energies Bioenergy branch in Austria Associations in Austria Turnover Bioenergy Renewable energies total Amount Colour Sector Österreichischer Biomasse-Verband, 1010 Wien 2,764 million Euro 7,219 million Euro 886 Bio-heat partners Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biomasse-Nahwärme (ABiNa), 1010 Wien 671 Bio-heat plumbing companies and Full-time jobs Bioenergy Renewable energies total 222 Bio-heat chimney sweeping companies proPellets Austria, 3012 Wolfsgraben 22,249 FTE 41,591 FTE Vereinigung Österreichischer Kessellieferanten, 1045 Wien 266 Stove-fitting companies Greenhouse gas emissions offset Bioenergy Renewable energies total ARGE Kompost & Biogas Österreich, 1010 Wien 300 Biogas plants 13 million tons 30.2 million tons Österreichischer Kachelofenverband, 1220 Wien 80 MW capacity, 560 GWh electricity/year, Soure: Renewable energy in figures, Peter Biermayr, 2017; numbers for 2016 300 GWh heat/year, 90 GWh biomethan/year, ARGE Biokraft, 1045 Wien Linz 1.5 million tons of fertiliser/year Bundesverband Pflanzenöl Austria, 3100 St. Pölten Final energy consumption in Austria 21 Biofuels St. Pölten Heat (Total 580 PJ) Bioenergy (177 PJ) Heat pump (9 PJ) Solar thermal (8 PJ) Electricity (84 PJ) Fossil fuels (302 PJ) 1 Bioethanol plant Biomasseverband OÖ, Wien 8 Biodiesel plants 4021 Linz 12 Vegetable oil plants Kärntner Biomasseverband, 9020 Klagenfurt Mobility (Total 413 PJ) Bioenergy (23 PJ) Electricity (11 PJ) Fossil fuels (379 PJ) 22 Wood gas CHP-plants Bio-Wärme-Verband Niederösterreich, 2108 Biomass district heating plants 1,860 MW capacity 3100 St. Pölten Electricity (Total 261 PJ) Bioenergy (17 PJ) Wind (19 PJ) Photovoltaic (4 PJ) Hydropower (143 PJ) Imports (26 PJ) Fossil fuels (52 PJ) 4,650 GWh heat/year Bioenergie Service Gen.m.b.H, (Geothermal und heat pump < 1 PJ) 8010 Graz Electricity generation including shares for heat and mobility, 117 Biomass CHP-plants Source: Statistis Austria, Energy balance 2016; numbers for 2016 total final energy consumption 1,121 PJ 318 MW electric capacity, Dachverband Biomasseheizwerke 1,980 GWh electricity/year, 4,520 GWh heat/year Salzburg, 5082 Grödig Biomasseheizwerkeverband Burgenland, Development of gross domestic consumption of Development of new installed capacity of biomass 38 Pellet producers 7223 Sieggraben bioenergy 1970 to 2016 boilers and fine dust emissions of space heating 945,000 tons of pellets/year PJ emissions in 1,000 tons capacity in MW Tiroler Heizwerkverband, 6020 Innsbruck Eisenstadt 350 9.0 8,000 60 Research centers, colleges and schools Biofuels Nominal heat output 20 Research facilities Biomasseverband Vorarlberg, 300 (solid, liquid, 8.5 7,000 biomass boilers 13 Colleges and universities 6830 Rankweil 250 gaseous) 8.0 6,000 7.5 5,000 Fine dust emissions 27 High schools and training schools Verein Biomassehof Steiermark, 200 Logwood space heating PM 10 Salzburg 7.0 4,000 8010 Graz 150 98 Biomass technologies Medium-term 6.5 3,000 Fine dust emissions 100 space heating PM 2,5 58 Boiler and stove manufactures Referat Energie und Biomasse, potential 6.0 2,000 LK Steiermark, 8010 Graz 50 Source: 14 Planning and engineering 5.5 1,000 Chamber of Agriculture Lower Austria, Biomasse heating survey; 11 Supply industry 0 Source: 5.0 0 Statistics Austria, Emission trends, 15 Wood chippers/logwood technology Energy balances 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Environment Agency Austria 2010 1970 2012 2014 2016

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Planning and engineering Ing. Aigner Wasser – Wärme – Umwelt GmbH, 4501 Neuhofen BDI – BioEnergy International AG, 8074 Grambach/Graz Biomasseverband Oberösterreich, 4021 Linz BIOS Bioenergiesysteme GmbH, 8010 Graz Bio-Wärme-Verband Niederösterreich, 3100 St. Pölten Energie AG Oberösterreich, 4021 Linz EVN AG, 2344 Maria Enzersdorf KELAG Wärme GmbH, 9506 Villach nahwaerme.at Energiecontracting GmbH, 8020 Graz Repotec, 7540 Güssing Ing. Leo Riebenbauer GmbH, 8243 Pinggau SEEGEN Salzburger Erneuerbare Energie Gen.m.b.H., 5082 Grödig Logwood Wood chip Pellet Space Large Plants Wood gas SWET GmbH, 9220 Velden am Wörthersee WRS Energie- u. Baumanagement GmbH, 4040 Linz Manufactures of boilers and stoves boilers boilers boilers heaters > 500 kW CHP Agro Forst & Energietechnik GmbH 9470 St. Pail i. L. • Supply industry, components, measurement technique Andritz Energy & Environment GmbH (AE&E) 8074 Raaba • Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH, 9585 Gödersdorf BERTSCHenergy Josef Bertsch GmbH & Co. KG 6700 Bludenz • Flowtech Industrietechnik GmbH, 8046 Graz Billensteiner GmbH 3150 Wilhelmsburg • Gerhard Gollner, 2346 Maria Enzersdorf isoplus Fernwärmetechnik GmbH, 3192 Hohenberg Binder Energietechnik GmbH 8572 Bärnbach • • • Kamstrup Austria GmbH, 1200 Wien Biokompakt Heiztechnik GmbH 4391 Waldhausen • • • Kontinentale, 2201 Gerasdorf Biotech Energietechnik GmbH 5300 Hallwang • Rath AG, 1010 Wien Research facilities Klagenfurt Bösch KG 6890 Lustenau • • Schaller GmbH, 8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab ACIB GmbH – Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology, 8010 Graz Buderus Austria Heiztechnik-GesmbH 4600 Wels • • • Scheuch GmbH, 4971 Aurolzmünster AEE – Arbeitsgemeinschaft Erneuerbare Energie NÖ-Wien, 2700 Wiener Neustadt Thermaflex-Flexalen, 1230 Wien calimax Entwickl. u. Vertr. GmbH 6830 Rankweil • AEE INTEC – Institut für Nachhaltige Technologien, 8200 Gleisdorf WILO Pumpen Österreich GmbH, 2351 Wiener Neudorf AGES, 1220 Wien Christof Holding AG 8051 Graz • AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, 1220 Wien Dumag Brennertechnologie GmbH 1037 Wien • Wood chippers and logwood technology alpS GmbH, 6020 Innsbruck Anton Eder GmbH 5733 Bramberg • • • Auer Landmaschinenbau Gesellschaft m.b.H., 4202 Hellmonsödt Bioenergy 2020+, 8010 Graz BFW – Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald, 1131 Wien Binderberger Maschinenbau GmbH, 5144 St. Georgen a. F. Enickl Friedrich, Ing., „Tropenglut“ 4407 Dietach • • BIOS Bioenergiesysteme GmbH, 8010 Graz Eschlböck Maschinenfabrik GmbH, 4731 Prambachkirchen Visit us at the next En-Tech Energietechnikproduktion GmbH 9300 St. Veit/Glan • • e7 Energie Markt Analyse GmbH, 1020 Wien ETA Heiztechnik GmbH 4716 Hofkirchen/Trattnach • • • Heizomat GmbH, 5310 Mondsee Energieagentur der Regionen, 3830 Waidhofen/Thaya JENZ Österreich GmbH, 3072 Kasten Evotherm Heiztechnik Vertriebs GmbH 5121 Tarsdorf • • FGM-AMOR, Forschungsgesellschaft Mobilität - Austrian Mobility Research, 8010 Graz Komptech GmbH, 8130 Frohnleiten Gruppe Angepasste Technologie, 1040 Wien Fröling Heizkessel-u. Behälterbau GesmbH 4710 Grieskirchen • • • • • LASCO Heutechnik GmbH, 5221 Lochen am See Güssing Energy Technologies GmbH, 7540 Güssing Gast Herd- und Metallwarenfabrik 4407 Steyr • • Lindner Wood Shredders GmbH, 9800 Spittal a. d. Drau Holzforschung Austria, 1030 Wien Did you know that ...? Gebe GmbH 1140 Wien • • • • MUS-MAX GmbH, 8522 Groß St. Florian Joanneum Research ForschungsgesmbH, 8010 Graz Gilles Heiz-und Energiesysteme GmbH 4810 Gmunden • • • Neuson Ecotec GmbH, 4053 Haid Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, 4040 Linz ÖKO-Recycling Bioabfallbehandlung-Maschinenhandel GmbH, 3434 Tulbing OFI Technologie & Innovation GmbH, 1030 Wien Guntamatic Heiztechnik GmbH 4722 Peuerbach • • • Posch GmbH, 8430 Leibnitz/Kaindorf Österreichische Energieagentur, 1150 Wien ... the Austrian bioenergy sector Haas+Sohn Ofentechnik GmbH 5412 Puch • • Technisches Büro für Forstwirtschaft Renner, 4723 Natternbach Versuchs- und Forschungsanstalt der Hafner, 1220 Wien Vermeer AG – Niederlassung Grein, 4360 Grein Hallach GmbH 3040 Neulangbach • Colleges and universities generates a turnover of almost Hargassner GmbH 4952 Weng • • • Westtech Maschinenbau GmbH 4730, Waizenkirchen ... about 19 percent of the energy Herz Energietechnik GmbH 7423 Pinkafeld • • • • Fachhochschule Technikum Wien, 1200 Wien Pellet producers FH Burgenland, 7423 Pinkafeld 3 billion euros and employs Hoval Gesellschaft m.b.H. 4614 Marchtrenk • • FH Oberösterreich, 4600 Wels Arlberg Pellets (Holz Falch), 6580 St. Anton ­consumed in Austria comes from Integral Engineering und Umwelttechnik GmbH 2544 Achau • FHS für Wirtschaft und Technik GmbH, 2700 Wiener Neustadt Binderholz GmbH, 6263 Fügen Höhere Bundeslehr- und Forschungsanstalt Francisco Josephinum, 3250 Wieselburg over 22 000 people, mainly Kesselbau Sutterlüty GmbH 6971 Hard a. Bodensee • Binderholz GmbH, 6200 Jenbach biomass? KÖB Holzfeuerungen GmbH 6922 Wolfurt • • • Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, 4040 Linz Binderholz GmbH, 5113 St. Georgen/Salzburg Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, 8010 Graz in rural areas? Kohlbach Gruppe 9400 Wolfsberg • Binderholz GmbH, 5585 Unternberg MCI Management Center Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck Kurri Ges.m.b.H. 2700 Wiener Neustadt • • Cycle Energy – Bioenergie Gaishorn, 8783 Gaishorn Montanuniversität Leoben, 8700 Leoben FM Pellets GmbH , 7341 St. Martin/Burgenland KWB – Kraft und Wärme aus Biomasse GmbH 8321 St. Margarethen/Raab • • • TU Graz, Rechbauerstraße 12, 8010 Graz Franz Eigl GmbH, Waldviertel Pellets, 3532 Rastenfeld/Zwettl TU Wien, Karlsplatz 13/E006, 1040 Wien ... approximately 2,100 district hea- Lignotherm Heizsysteme GmbH 9852 Trebesing • • • Enzlmüller, 4743 Peterskirchen Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU), 1180 Wien ... even though the use of bio- Löblich & Co. KG 1100 Wien Firestixx-Salzburg Pellet Produktions-GmbH, 5441 Abtenau Universität Innsbruck, 6020 Innsbruck Lohberger Heiz&Kochgeräte Technologie GmbH 5231 Schalchen • • Glechner Ges.m.b.H., 5230 Mattighofen ting plants, 430 CHP plants and energy has quadrupled since Mawera Holzfeuerungsanlagen GesmbH 6971 Hard a. Bodensee • • Glechner Ges.m.b.H., 4664 Oberweis High schools and training schools Hasslacher Hermagor GmbH - Norica plus, 9620 Hermagor NTH-Heiztechnik GMBH 3385 Prinzersdorf • • • Bäuerliches Schul- und Bildungszentrum für Vorarlberg, 6845 Hohenems 1.5 million installed boilers and Hasslacher Preding Holzindustrie GmbH, 8504 Preding Fachschule für biologische Land- und Forstwirtschaft, 4160 Aigen the 1980s, at the same time, ÖkoFEN Forschungs- u. Entwicklungs GesmbH 4133 Niederkappel • Holz-Bauer KG, 8183 Floing Fachschule für Land- und Forstwirtschaft, 8361 Hatzendorf Olymp OEM Werke GmbH 6430 Ötztal-Bahnhof • • • Kärntner Pellets Löwenstark, 9330 Althofen Forstfachschule Waidhofen/Ybbs, 3340 Waidhofen a. d. Ybbs furnaces make biomass the most Perhofer GmbH 8190 Birkfeld • • • • • Labek Biopellets, 6330 Kufstein Forstliche Ausbildungsstätte Ort, 4810 Gmunden the growing wood stock has Pöllinger Heizungstechnik GmbH 3385 Gerersdorf • • Ländle Pellets, 6850 Dornbirn Forstliche Ausbildungsstätte Ossiach, 9570 Ossiach significant heat source in Aust- Mafi Naturholzboden GmbH, 5212 Steindorf Forstliche Ausbildungsstätte Pichl der LK Steiermark, 8662 Mitterdorf im Mürztal risen in Austria‘s forests by Polytechnik Luft- u. Feuerungstechnik GmbH 2564 Weissenbach • • MAK Holz GmbH, 9111 Haimburg HBLA und Forschungsanstalt Raumberg-Gumpenstein, 8952 Irdning RIKA Innovative Ofentechnik GmbH 4563 Micheldorf • Mayr-Melnhof Holz Leoben GmbH, 8700 Leoben HBLFA Francisco Josephinum, 3250 Wieselburg ria‘s households? Central European Schmid energy solutions GmbH 8501 Lieboch • • • • • Ökostixx GmbH, 4462 Reichraming Hochschule für Agrar- und Umweltpädagogik, 1130 Wien almost 40 percent? Höhere Bundeslehranstalt für Forstwirtschaft Bruck/Mur, 8600 Bruck SHT Heiztechnik a. Sbg GmbH 5020 Salzburg • • • Johann Pabst Holzindustrie GmbH, 8740 Zeltweg Pellex Green Power, 9751 Sachsenburg Höhere Lehranstalt für Umwelt und Wirtschaft, 3683 Yspertal Solarfocus GmbH 4451 St. Ulrich/Steyr • • Pfeifer Holding GmbH, 6460 Imst Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Alt-Grottenhof, 8052 Graz-Wetzelsdorf Sommerauer & Lindner - Technik-GmbH 5120 St. Pantaleon • • Pfeifer Holding GmbH, 6250 Kundl Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Grabnerhof, 8911 Admont ... 4 1 percent of Austrian bioenergy ... 80 percent of the harvested­ Strebelwerk GmbH 2700 Wiener Neustadt • • • • PROöko Energie GmbH, 4872 Neukirchen/Vöckla Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Großwilfersdorf, 8263 Großwilfersdorf RZ Pellets GmbH, 3652 Leiben bei Melk Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Hafendorf, 8605 Kapfenberg SynCraft Engineering GmbH 6130 Schwaz • Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Kirchberg am Walde, 8232 Grafendorf Biomass Conference RZ Pellets GmbH, 4870 Vöcklamarkt are consumed in private house- wood in Austria are used by Thermostrom Energietechnik GesmbH 4407 Steyr-Dietachdorf • • • • Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Kobenz - Josef Krainer Schule, 8723 Kobenz RZ Pellets GmbH Wiesenau, 9462 Bad St. Leonhard Thöni Industriebetriebe GmbH 6410 Telfs • Land- und forstwirtschaftliche Fachschule Stainz/Erzherzog Johann Schule, 8510 Stainz RZ Pellets GmbH Ybbs, 3370 Ybbs/Donau Landwirtschaftliche Berufs- und Fachschule Freistadt, 4240 Freistadt holds, 37 percent are used by the the wood industry in cascades? biogas TM Feuerungstechnik GmbH 8271 Bad Waltersdorf • • Schilcher Maschinenbau GmbH, 8950 Stainach Landwirtschaftliche Berufs- und Fachschule Otterbach, 4782 St. Florian URBAS Maschinenfabrik GesmbH 9100 Völkermarkt • • Holzhof Schmidt GmbH, 2870 Aspang Landwirtschaftliche Berufs- und Fachschule Waizenkirchen, 4730 Waizenkirchen January 2020, Graz, Austriapellets Schößwendter Holz GmbH, 5760 Saalfelden industry and 14 percent Only 20 percent are used di- VAS Energy Systems GmbH 5071 Wals-Siezenheim • Landwirtschaftliche Berufsschule Edelhof, 3910 Zwettl liquids Windhager Zentralheizung GmbH 5201 Seekirchen/Wallersee • • Peter Seppele Gesellschaft m.b.H., 9710 Feistritz/Drau Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Grottenhof-Hardt, 8052 Thal/Graz Peter Seppele Gesellschaft m.b.H. (Hasslacher), 9751 Sachsenburg Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Schlierbach, 4553 Schlierbach by the transport sector? rectly as ­energy wood. Wolf Klimatechnik Vertriebs GmbH 4034 Linz • • Sturmberger, 4600 Wels Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Tamsweg, 5580 Tamsweg heat & CHP WTI Wärmetechnische Industrieanlagen GmbH 3380 Pöchlarn • Weinsberg Pellets GmbH, 3664 Martinsberg Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Tulln, 3430 Tulln fuels