And this is the reason they are so successful. If the public and elected representatives believe it, present policies that discourage and even prevent the drilling for gas in our country will continue, and the power shortages that California is experiencing will spread. Kansas' natural-gas fields are largely developed and depleting. More to the story Columnist James Dulley writes favorably of woodstoves, but leaves much out that needs telling, too. Good hardwood is very expensive.
Wood has to be hauled and stored.
Sparks and smoke escape when the door is opened. The house has to be dusted more often, and the carpets cleaned. People, especially children, must be protected from burns. In my case, I did all the above, plus I bought a pickup truck to haul the wood. Then I lit my first fire.