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Pellet
heat is generated by burning wood pellets in either a pellet stove
or pellet fireplace insert.
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Wood pellets produce a consistent and economical heat.
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Particulate emissions from a pellet stove are approximately 1.2
grams per hour, compared to the nationwide EPA regulations allowing
no more than 7.5 grams per hour.
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After burning wood pellet fuel, there is little ash left over, reducing
the amount of clean-up work needing to be done. And, wood pellets
produce virtually no creosote – a major cause of chimney fires.
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Made of 100% wood sawdust with no additives, the sawdust in pellets
is a manufacturing by-product otherwise destined for landfills.
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Wood pellets were first introduced in the 1970s to help resolve
the energy crisis.
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Today, there are approximately 1 million pellet stoves and fireplace inserts
used in homes throughout the United States and Canada.
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There are in excess of 80 mills in North America that manufacture wood
pellets and more than 23 manufacturers of pellet appliances (stoves,
fireplace inserts and baskets).
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A 40-lb bag of pellet fuel can provide up to 24 hours of solid heat.
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A winter’s supply of wood pellets is about 100-150 bags –
depending on climatic and lifestyle variations.
