Public sector bodies and housing associations are being invited to a free seminar focussing on renewable woodfuel heating and the benefits for reducing carbon emissions.

The seminar on 4 March 2013 will promote the Biomass Energy Supply Framework, developed by the Scottish government’s procurement team.

The Framework aims to give organisations such as local authorities, registered social landlords and other public bodies the chance to work with suppliers to switch to biomass.

This, it is claimed, will allow those organisations to make savings of thousands of pounds on their heating bills.

The event is being organised by Rural Development Initiatives on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland and in association with Scottish Regional Woodfuel Forums, Scottish Procurement and the Woodfuel Suppliers Group.


Cameron Maxwell, Business Development Advisor with Forestry Commission Scotland said: "Public bodies in Scotland are increasing looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and their energy bills from heating. Woodfuel is a local, sustainable solution to deliver low carbon heat.

"The seminar will show how organisations can make the switch to woodfuel heating, and will look at the wood-fuel supply chain, opportunities for partnership working and the important elements of planning, financing and installing wood-fuel projects.

"The increasing demand for biomass heat in the public sector also provides significant economic growth opportunities for businesses throughout the supply chain, particularly biomass system installers, wood fuel suppliers and forest owners.

"The seminar will be a great networking opportunity and it makes good business sense to attend."

The all day seminar will be held at Stirling Management Centre. It is free and open to all but places are limited and booking is required.

(IT)