Why Biomass Heating is the Renewable Way to Heat Your Home

It’s no doubt you’ve heard of the many benefits of renewable energy. Renewables like biomass heating have continued to grow in popularity in recent years for both its friendliness to the environment and to the wallet. In fact, did you know that a biomass boiler installed in a home could potentially save up to 40% on standard oil and/or gas bills every year? It is certainly tantalizing for area homeowners and its renewable status makes it one of the best ways to heat a home. Still not convinced or don’t know enough about it? As experts in biomass heating for Duluth and the surrounding areas, we would like to discuss what we think makes wood boilers one of the best, renewable ways to heat the home.

First, let’s define biomass energy. Biomass energy is essentially created from any organic material that is available on a renewable basis. Biomass boilers often use wood chips and pellets as suitable fuel. These organic materials are renewable, with growth capable of new resources time and time again, and the ashes from production can even be used as fertilizer.

So, why do people love it? Biomass heating is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and efficient. On the contrary, coal, gas, and oil are fossil-based, non-renewable resources. And in the last year, costs for these commodities have soared; even electricity prices are climbing. With biomass heating you won’t have to worry about the high cost of wintertime heating again!

The cost of creating biomass is also much less than non-sustainable energy sources, and is better value than most renewable energy options as well. Because of this, positive trends towards renewables are just beginning and the potential for biomass heating to be used on an even larger scale continues to grow. Looking to the future, there is nothing to suggest biomass heating will not be the renewable of our future.

When you’re looking for straightforward, affordable heat; choosing a wood boiler as a heating source is a no-brainer. So, let’s get started! At Strawbale Farms, we are well-versed in helping a wide variety of customers from home owners to farmers, commercial and industrial businesses and more essential to Minnesota.

Still have questions about biomass heating? To learn more about biomass heating for your Duluth area home or business, call Strawbale Farms at 715-214-6683 or Contact Us today! We would love to speak with you and help you find the right wood boiler for your needs.