Renewable Energy within Agriculture and Forestry

Agriculture and forestry is an important business in the Inland region of Norway. These sectors are responsible for 26 % of the Inland climate gas emissions, mostly from cattles. The main potential for reduction of emissions is through increased production and use of bio energy.

The utilization of residues from agriculture and forestry for energy production in Norway is relatively low. The Inland Norway Energy Agency will target the agriculture and forestry sectors in order to achieve a more efficient use of these resources. This will be done in close cooperation with regional agriculture and forestry associations.

Goals

The goals within the agriculture and forestry sectors are to:

• Contribute to a significant increase of bio gas production in the agriculture sector
• Contribute to efficient use of forestry resources for bio energy production
• Promoting energy efficiency measures towards the agriculture and forestry sectors

Means

The goals will be achieved through:

• Training sessions and seminars within RES and RUE, state of the art technology, best practice, and national and international financing schemes
• Offering advisory services for the target groups on RES and RUE issues, national and international financing schemes, and best practice
• Written information materials and brochures
• Extensive, practical and useful information on the Agency's web page