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Five Advantages of Wood Pellet Heating

candice By candice 2022-08-15

Wood pellets are an energy source produced in harmony with the forest, respectful of its life cycle and balance. From production to use, this clean source of biomass energy is one of the most environmentally friendly around.

Its use also reduces dependence on fossil fuels such as oil, propane and natural gas. This helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the environment, which in turn helps to fight global warming.

1. Low-cost energy and return on investment

Pellets also stand out for their financial efficiency ratio. Pellet heating ($260/Tm or $0.066/kWh) is very competitive with oil ($0.79/L or $0.091/kWh) or propane ($0.90/L or $0.149/kWh) and even electricity ($0.095/kWh) in 2021. However, the initial investment for the acquisition of pellet-burning equipment is higher than for other types of energy.

2. It’s easy to source wood pellets

In Australia, it is extremely easy to obtain wood pellets to heat your home or business. Pellets are available and sold in bags in EcoPellets Tasmania. You can find them on the “Wood Pellet Products” page.

3. Eco-friendly

The growing demand for wood pellets generates two significant gains: the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the reduction of forestry waste throughout the country.

Wood pellets are an excellent option for energy producers seeking to reduce their GHG emissions. Indeed, pellets are considered biomass, i.e. an organic material used as energy. This means that burning biomass has a low carbon footprint.

4. High-performance for heating

Although the price of electricity and fossil fuels varies considerably, one constant is the thermal energy produced by these fuels compared to that obtained from wood pellets.

  • For heating, one tonne of pellets is equivalent to :
  • 545 litres of heating oil, compared to :
  • 773 litres of propane
  • 453 m3 of natural gas
  • 4.775 kWh of electricity
  • 1.5 cords of dry firewood (Source: Vision Biomasse)

5. Heating equipment that blends in with your décor!

Five Advantages of Wood Pellet Heating
The pellet stove has become a design element that can blend in with any decor. Stove manufacturers have taken care of this aspect and now offer several models that are sure to please the most demanding designers.
Choose the pellet stove that meets your needs. Whether it is suspended, round, contemporary, traditional, coloured or classic, it will both match your decor and meet your heating needs.