Unlike fossil fuels, there is no net carbon contribution when burning wood, as those same gases are given off when the tree decomposes in nature. Burning wood has become less polluting and more efficient over the past decade. Sophisticated new designs have doubled the energy efficiency of stoves. Even better, the amount of smoke emitted by woodstoves has been reduced by an average of 90 percent. Finally, burning wood makes economic sense.
Many people have access to their own firewood.
Even when purchased, cordwood can be an inexpensive form of residential space heating. Modern woodstoves can heat the entire house providing the home is well constructed and adequately insulated. Best of all, there is the immense satisfaction of relaxing in front of your fire. HPA - All Rights Reserved.