The inaugural meeting of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) Biomass Heating Group was held on 22 May.
Led by EUA divisions HHIC and ICOM, the group was created following DECC's indication that it would prefer a single trade association with whom to negotiate.

Chaired by ICOM director, Ross Anderson, the event attracted a number of member companies involved in biomass heating, along with representatives from Ofgem who gave a presentation on the non-domestic RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive).

Mr Anderson said: 'The attendance was excellent with a broad representation of the industry. We discussed and debated a range of topics including the need for an accredited non-domestic training programme for engineers, the need to educate designers to ensure that they cover all aspects of the installation, the issues with obtaining RHI acceptance and the overall need to bring the biomass industry together.'

The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), formerly SBGI, iis a not-for-profit trade association that provides a leading industry voice to help shape the future policy direction within the energy and utilities sector. It has three organisational divisions: Utility Networks, The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) and the Industrial & Commercial Energy Association (ICOM).

Anyone interested in joining the Biomass Heating Group can contact Isaac Occhipinti, tel 01926 513720.