The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration on April 17 announced the renewal of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. The agency is also soliciting nominations for committee membership. 

REEEAC provides the Department of Commerce with advice from the private sector on the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the export competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services. 

For the purposes of the REEEAC, covered goods and services do not include vehicles, feedstocks for biofuels, or energy efficiency as it relates to consumer goods or buildings. However, non-fossil fuels that reduce carbon consumption, such as liquid biofuels and wood pellets, are included.

In its April 17 notice, the ITA said the committee’s work on renewable energy will focus on technologies, equipment, and services to generate electricity, produce heat, and power vehicles from renewable sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, geothermal, and hydrogen.

The REEEAC consists of up to 30 members, including individuals that represent U.S. companies, U.S. trade associations, U.S. private sector organizations, and civil society groups with activities focused on the export competitiveness of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency goods and services. The committee currently includes including representatives from Lignetics, a wood pellet producer, and the Renewable Fuels Association, a trade association for America’s ethanol industry.  

Applications or nominations for membership must be submitted by May 31. Additional information is available on the Federal Register website.