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WPAC report on European market ready

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada has released a new report outlining opportunities and challenges in the European wood pellet market, including details on each EU country.

Prepared by WPAC research director Staffan Melin, the 72-page report outlines the history and politics of Europe's response to climate change, and how it continues to affect the market demand and price of renewables such as bioenergy. It also discusses the evolving incentive and tax tools that drive this market, and where they may be heading in the future. Topics include:

Environmental support schemes and targets
E.U. emissions trading systems
Feed-in-tariffs
Tradable green certificates
Tax and investment incentives
Carbon taxes
Electricity generating stations and co-firing opportunities
Global pellet markets
Future trends in Europe
Pellet trading between Europe and Canada
Major European markets, and pellet export and import trends for each.

The report is available to WPAC members and associate members only. To discuss membership opportunities, contact Gord Murray at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or complete the dowloadable membership application form.

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