COMMENT/IN THIS ISSUE INDUSTRY NEWS T Editorial comment
he European Biomass Association (AEBIOM) has welcomed the initiative of the European Commission to defi ne a sustainable EU bioenergy policy for the period post-2020 and to open up the debate through its public consultation. For years now, AEBIOM has been calling for the introduction of a European common sustainability framework for all bioenergy to secure investments, to create a level playing fi eld and to answer concerns on potential risks related to future developments.
In order to contribute to the debate, AEBIOM, along with its members, has identifi ed key aspects that could lay a solid and positive groundwork for the future EU sustainable bioenergy policy, such as a single greenhouse gas savings criterion for all bioenergy or a risk-based approach for forest biomass.
Overall, a policy on sustainability might contribute to reinforce the sector. Developing such regulation is complex. It requires a balanced framework in order to take into account the actual situation on the ground, as well as the current bioenergy sectoral diversity. In this context, according to Gustav Melin, AEBIOM’s President, “Sustainability is key for bioenergy. Therefore, the initiative of the European Commis- sion is an important step forward for the whole sector. However, I am more concerned about the general climate surrounding the debate that may not fully refl ect the actual and positive contribution of bioenergy towards the EU climate and energy objectives”.
All EU scenarios show that biomass is a major component of the EU 2020 and 2030 renewable energy targets and 2050 decarbonisation objective. Key organisations, such as the International Energy Agency, have been reminding us during the past weeks that bioenergy has a key role to play in low carbon energy systems. Bioenergy currently ac- counts for more than 60% of the overall EU renewables consumption. However, we must not forget that the sector still represents a small segment when compared to fossil fuels. It remains an industry popu- lated by players of very different sizes and capacities, ranging from local SMEs and projects to larger producers and users.
AEBIOM is therefore right in urging the Commission to adopt a pragmatic and effective approach when working on a future policy on bioenergy whilst avoiding additional administrative constraints.
David Young Editor
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