Who We Are

The Biomass Energy Resource Center (BERC) is an independent, national nonprofit organization located in Montpelier, Vermont with a Midwest office in Madison, Wisconsin.  BERC assists communities, colleges and universities, state and local governments, businesses, utilities, schools, and others in making the most of their local energy resources.

BERC is a project-focused organization whose mission is to achieve a healthier environment, strengthen local economies, and increase energy security across the United States through the development of sustainable biomass energy systems at the community level.  BERC's particular focus is on the use of woody biomass and other pelletizable biomass fuels.

With more than 30 years of staff expertise in the field, and extensive relationships with other experts, manufacturers, suppliers, public agencies, and consultants, BERC is one of the nation’s leading organization involved in the assessment, development, and management of community-scale biomass energy projects.

BERC's board and staff embody a wide range of relevant professional experience and expertise, including biomass fuel systems, environmental policy and management, forestry, biomass fuel supply, and project and program management.

What We Do

• community district energy systems
• heating plants for schools, public housing, institutions, and public buildings
• campus energy systems
• industrial cogeneration
• combined heat and power (CHP)
• distributed generation

BERC’s work and services include:

• pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and reports
• assessment of biomass fuel availability
• full range of site considerations
• assistance in project structuring and development
• assistance in vendor selection
• public education
• clean, efficient technology commercialization
• program development for state and federal agencies