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Benefits of Wood Pellets

Heating with wood pellets will help you reduce your home’s carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A new study commissioned by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources found that heating with biomass, such as wood pellets, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 25%. Using biomass to create electricity, however, does not have a favorable result. To learn more about the positive carbon impact of heating with renewable biomass or to read the study, please click here.

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• Wood pellets are a carbon neutral heating fuel
• Our wood pellets come from residuals, by-products or sustainably managed forests
• Using wood pellets stimulates our economy and creates thousands of green jobs
• Modern pellet fuel combustion systems are extremely clean-burning, with extremely low emissions
• Using biomass for heat is more efficient than allocating those same resources to make electricity or biofuels

Common Questions We Are Asked:

• Why are wood pellets carbon neutral?
• Will widespread use of wood pellets cause deforestation?
• Does burning wood pellets create smog and air pollution?
• Is it more efficient to use biomass for heat, power or transportation?
• How do wood pellets help spur America's economy?
• Where can I find further information?