The Austrian Biomass Association is an organization, which stands up for an effective, ecologically sensitive energy supply in Austria on the basis of biomass. We particularly promote to increase the use of biomass – as chemically bound solar energy – in the Austrian energy system. The Austrian Biomass Association was founded in 1995 with the purpose of creating information- and discussion-forum to realize measures for increased utilization of renewable energy sources. The main activities of the Austrian Biomass Association are information, consulting, training, public relations, speeches, organization of conferences and congresses, external lobbying, publications (Biomassebrief, Ökoenergie, Folder, ...).