The critical role of bioenergy and better alternatives for fossil-free heating

Biomass is currently the most significant renewable energy sourc e for heating in the EU, accounting for approximately 20% of final energy demand. And this share is rising: between 2011 and 2023, the contribution of biomass has grown by about 16%. Looking ahead, Member States project that one-third of new renewable energy for heating will be base d on bioenergy, according to their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).

This trend raises critical concerns due to several problems ass ociated with the use of biomass for energy.