What is Pellet Fuel?
Pellet
fuel is a renewable, clean-burning and cost stable home heating alternative
currently used throughout North America. It is a biomass product made of
renewable substances, generally recycled wood waste. There are currently more
than 600,000 homes in North American using wood pellets for heat, in
freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts and even furnaces. Pellet fuel for
heating can also be found in such large-scale environments as schools and
prisons. North American pellets are produced in manufacturing facilities in
Canada and the United States, and are available for purchase at fireplace
dealers, nurseries, building supply stores, feed and garden supply stores and
some discount merchandisers. In short, pellet fuel is a way to divert millions
of tons of waste from landfills and turn it into energy. Pellet mills produce
two grades of fuel – Premium and Standard. The only difference between the two
is ash content. Standard grade fuel is usually up to 3% ash content, while
premium grade is less than
1 percent. This difference is a result of the pellet contents. Standard pellets
are derived from materials that produce more residual ash, such as tree bark or
agricultural residues. Premium pellets are usually
produced from hardwood or softwood sawdust containing no tree bark. Premium
pellets make up 95 percent of current pellet production and can be burned in all
appliances. Standard pellets should only
be burned in appliances designed to burn the higher ash content pellets. *All
information obtained from The Pellet Fuels Institute.
Biodegradable, Recyclable, Chemical Free, Organic & Environmentally Compatible. 100% Pure, Kiln-Dried Pine. Less Than .4% Ash.
According to data from The Pellet Fuels Institute, pellets are a limitless fuel source. In addition to wood waste, pellet fuel can be manufactured from forest thinning byproducts and other biomass ingredients.
