Heating and Cooling Strategy: Bioenergy POV

In our latest video, we asked Christophe Dauriac Chief Sustainability officer at Green Alliance, his view on the upcoming Heating and Cooling Strategy. He reminded us that Europe still runs on fossil fuels, locking in GHG emissions and energy dependence.

His message is simple: renewable heating like bioenergy must progressively replace fossil fuels. That means scaling up modern bioenergy systems and look for hybrid solutions. 

Discover his message to the European Commission and read our position on the European Heating and Cooling Strategy. 

Publication of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in the Official Journal 

Following the Parliament and Council’s endorsement in December, the revised EUDR has been published on the Official Journal of the EU, you can find it here. The revised regulation entered into force three days after the publication. For more information, please contact Manolis Karampinis. 

To further discuss the implications of the revision for the bioenergy sector and the next steps, you can join Bioenergy Europe’s Task Force EUDR meeting on Monday 12 January from 14:00. You can register here.

Commission publishes rules for €1bn auction on industrial heat

The auction will open in December 2025 to support projects that electrify industrial heat processes and cut CO₂ emissions. Funded by the Innovation Fund through the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), it excludes fossil-fuel and certain metal production projects. For info, contact Ennio Prizzi.


France’s Call for a 2040 Consumption-Based Emissions Target

A leaked French proposal urges the EU to set a 2040 target focused on consumption-based emissions, those caused by imported goods. The proposal aims to complement existing territorial targets, strengthen carbon border measures, and promote low-carbon production and stricter environmental standards, using 2010 as the baseline year.


European Parliament votes to ease environmental rules under CAP

Parliament approved changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that further relax environmental conditions, including protections for grasslands and soils. The move, criticised by environmental groups, aims to simplify rules and grant more flexibility to farmers.

Discover the new Bioenergy Facts!

Today, Bioenergy Europe unveiled its new Bioenergy Facts! This year with a fresh twist.
  • Less facts, but more dense! Every fact will be accompanied by a short explanation and relevant data to support its claims.
  • More engaging visuals! The new Facts have a more mature profile, but keeping a light tone with engaging characters and animations.
All the facts are already available on the website, and will be released on social media in the next days. Share the first fact on Climate-Smart Forestry!
 

Discover the EBF 2025 Speakers!

At European Bioenergy Future 2025 Mariano Ruiz Funes Molina, VP Government Affairs & Stakeholder Relations at Elimini, will take the stage to explore how Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) can turn Europe’s climate goals into reality.

  • When? 5–6 November.
  • Where? In Brussels. at Le Louise Hotel.

More speakers will be announced soon! Join EBF for two days of key insights from experts and networking with European stakeholders.

Bioenergy Europe Members enjoy discounted registration with the code: GEM87-EBF2025-MEMBERS.

Register Today

Fuel your imagination: Bioenergy Europe’s reading picks for an energetic summer

Bioenergy Europe’s newsletter will take a short break, but worry not, we have some reading options to make sure you are covered through the summer!

At Bioenergy Europe, we know the joy of curling up with a good book beside a cozy wood stove. Yet, enjoying a great read after setting up your out of office reply is not just a winter pastime. 

Bioenergy Europe’s team invites you on a literary journey across continents, centuries and even worlds. From sweeping historical tales and magical realism to sharp essays and unexpected journeys, our list will take you across the globe and beyond. See you in a month!

Discover more