Discover wood fuel
Wood is not only the world’s most familiar and ancient fuel – it’s also the world’s most surprising form of modern green energy.
Everyone loves the ambience of a log fire but so far, only a few have discovered the amazing range of wood fuel options available today.
In new forms such as pellets and chips, wood offers an environmentally friendly heating option that will astound you. The level of heat provided can be immense, yet it is cost-effective and the impact on the environment is far less than other fuels such as coal, oil and gas. It’s a real win- win.
So why is wood fuel better for the environment than other fuels? Wood fuel is what is sometimes called a biomass fuel: That means, unlike fossil fuels such as coal, it was very recently alive. And so its combustion is carbon neutral and therefore better for the environment. In fact, using wood fuel can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% compared to fossil fuel. (More info)
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Thanks to the latest technological developments, you can now use wood fuel in a whole range of ways, taking simplicity to a new level. The latest wood fuel boilers are clean and easy to use, often not even needing to be fed as the process can be automated.
What's more, the cost savings from using wood fuel are a real eye-opener. Running costs for a wood fuel system are usually around 25% less than a fossil fuel system. So householders can expect to make savings of around £500 a year and businesses can easily make savings running into the tens of thousands, if they use wood fuel.
So what are you waiting for? This site will guide you through the options related to wood fuel and help you identify the way forward that is just right for you.
So whether you are a householder looking for seasoned logs in South West of England or a business looking for a large scale industrial heating solution, we can help you find the answers.
Having difficulty finding a local supplier? To make it as easy as possible for you, we have created a database of suppliers covering South West of England.
Find a supplierThroughout the year, we are staging a series of illuminating events about wood fuel and bioheat right across the South West of England. Find one near you.
Find an EventThere is a wealth of information available on our site to help you find out more about wood fuel. We've documents, downloads and useful links aplenty.
Find a ResourceLatest News
Second South West Bioheat Site Commissions in a Blaze of Publicity
by regensw on June 18, 2009
St Osmunds Middle School, Dorchester, commisioned its’ biomass wood fuel boiler on 15th June 2009 with a public launch event.
New renewables survey shows south west is embracing wood fuel
by regensw on June 18, 2009
A new survey, launched today, has shown that individuals and businesses in the south west of England are taking significant steps to move away from using oil and gas for heating, by switching to burning wood from sustainable, local sources.
See boilers and wood fuel in action!
by regensw on June 18, 2009
National Trust Open Days at Castle Drogo - ‘Boilers Ain’t Boring’ Saturday 11 July & Sunday 6 September, 10am-12 noon Find out why on this quirky tour of Castle Drogo’s heating system!
Installations
The markers on the map below show the number of biomass installations in the South West. We have conducted several case studies on a selection of installations which you can view by selecting the relevant marker.
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