There Are Many Good Reasons for Using Biomass Fuel

• Biomass is sustainable, renewable, virtually carbon neutral and offers CO2 savings of up to 96%, compared to heating oil. (Source; Biomass Energy Centre)
• Biomass is cheaper than fossil fuel. Wood pellets are 25-30% cheaper than heating oil and wood chip is 40-50% cheaper. (Source; Biomass Energy Centre)
• Buying biomass fuel locally reduces the environmental impact of transport, helps your local economy, provides local business opportunities and rural jobs.
• "Thinning" - the selective harvesting of a forest's annual growth - not only provides biomass fuel, but is necessary to improve the growth rate of trees and to support biodiversity.
• Woodland, forestry and agriculture provide the population with leisure and recreation opportunities.
• Less woody biomass going to landfill means less methane and reduced CO2 emissions.
• Biomass ash is full of nutrients, so makes great compost for your garden!
• Find out more about biomass in our FAQs.