Benefits of membership

The Bioenergy Association is the leading source of information on the bioenergy industry, with members across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Our members work collaboratively to share knowledge, strengthen capability, demonstrate industry leadership and grow sustainable bioenergy markets throughout Oceania.

The Association's activities focus on three key areas:

• Wood energy – combustion of biomass, including wood residues, straw and other herbaceous materials
• Waste-to-energy – anaerobic digestion of solid and liquid organic wastes to produce biogas
• Liquid biofuels – renewable fuels for heavy transport and industrial applications

Our activities includes:

• Advocacy to grow the use of bioenergy and biofuels
• Development of best practice standards and industry guidance
• Continuing professional development for practitioners
• Technical information dissemination and knowledge sharing
• Direct support for member businesses and projects

Members represent the full bioenergy value chain, including land and forestry owners, wood processors, feedstock suppliers, fuel and energy suppliers, waste managers, local government asset managers, equipment suppliers, manufacturers, consultants, contractors, researchers, educators, regulators and investors. Special membership rates are available for students.

Contribute to sector growth and best practice

The Association is built on the principle that collective action achieves more than individual effort.  A portion of every membership fee contributes directly to sector development initiatives, advocacy and the creation of industry best practice standards.

By participating in the Association, members help shape the direction of the bioenergy and biofuels sector while contributing to practical solutions for a more sustainable future.

Working collectively gives the sector a stronger voice with government, investors, energy users and the wider public.  Members influence the priorities, messages and actions that support the growth,  credibility and relevance of bioenergy and biofuels.

Member services and benefits

Business support and industry guidance - Members receive confidential support to help grow their business and develop opportunities within the bioenergy sector.  Assistance may include market insights, project guidance, proposal support or strategic discussions with the brian.cox [at] bioenergy.org.nz (Executive Officer).

• Using bioenergy and biofuels to assist your business (BPP23)

Increased profile and industry connections - expand your visibility, exposure to potential customers and network through participation in conferences, workshops, webinars, technical groups and seminars.  Members can showcase expertise, connect with decision-makers and engage directly with potential customers and partners.

Members are also encouraged to lead webinars and industry discussions, providing direct exposure to a highly targeted audiences across the sector.

• See previous webinars

Member directory and online profile - Promote your organisation through inclusion in the Association's Contact a Bioenergy and Biofuels expert directory. Members receive a dedicated profile page featuring company information, case studies, services and contact details.  Enhanced profiles are available for higher membership tiers.

• See Contact an expert directory

Access to the Bioenergy Knowledge Centre - gain member access to a comprehensive library of technical resources, research reports, international conference papers, market information and industry guidance materials available through the Members' area of the website.

• Go to members’ area

Bioenergy Facilities Directory - showcase your projects, facilities, products or services through listing in the directory.

• Go to Bioenergy Facilities Directory.

Monthly Bioflash newsletter - Receive the monthly Bioflash electronic newsletter featuring sector developments, policy updates, project news, market trends and international bioenergy developments.

• View past Bioflash issues here
• See advertising in the Bioflash and on the website.

Accreditation and industry recognition - eligible members can participate in the Solid Biofuels Accreditation Scheme and apply to become a Registered Wood Energy or Biogas Adviser.

• See Solid Biofuels Suppliers webpage
• See register of Solid Biofuels Suppliers
• See Registered Wood Energy

Branding and marketing support - members may use Bioenergy Association branding in promotional material to demonstrate industry participation and commitment to best practice.

Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities through the Annual CPD programme.

Promotion of your products and the opportunity to advertise in the website Biogas Equipment Catalogue or the Wood Energy Equipment Catalogue. The suite of Association websites provides opportunities to improve promotion of members' products and services. A number of products listings are free to members according to the level of membership.

LinkedIn - Members can be promoted for their bioenergy work and related activities through the association's LinkedIn Channel.

The opportunity to contribute to the establishment of industry best practice through preparation and publication of technical guides and resources and the hosting of training programmes.

Participate collectively in advocacy to central and local Government, investors, energy users and the public of the economic, employment and environmental benefits of bioenergy.