Bundesverband Bioenergie

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Founded in 1998, Bundesverband Bioenergie is a ngo headquartered in Bonn, Germany specializing in Biomass, Biogas.

The Bundesverband Bioenergie e.V. (BBE) is the national association and umbrella organization for the bioenergy sector in Germany. Established in 1998, it represents the diversity of bioenergy technologies across electricity, heat, and transport sectors. The BBE coordinates specialized trade associations and companies to form a broad network, analyzing political and economic frameworks for the bioenergy industry. It advocates for favorable conditions to strengthen the sector's position in energy transition and climate protection. The organization facilitates member participation in legislative processes at German and European levels, organizes congresses and events for networking and business development, and operates working groups that develop practical solutions and policy recommendations. Bioenergy currently supplies 17% of renewable electricity, 18.1% of heating demand, and 5.6% of fuel needs in Germany, with the sector employing approximately 117,900 persons and avoiding 48.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.