Articles in the Biomass category

Biomass heating is becoming an increasingly practical choice for UK farms, offering a reliable alternative to oil or LPG for everything from poultry sheds and glasshouses to grain drying and holiday lets. With supermarket buyers pushing for lower carbon footprints,…

Highland Heritage Woodworks have upgraded their sawmill and drying kiln with a woodchip biomass boiler, supplied and installed by Treco. The project strengthens their commitment to sustainable timber production, with video footage offering a look from the customer’s perspective.…

At Treco, our commitment to the efficiency and longevity of biomass heating systems and their components is unwavering. We know that behind every reliable, sustainable heat supply is meticulous maintenance of all the components. That's why we recently completed another…

Many businesses are faced with the challenge of managing the waste wood they inevitably generate. While recycling may seem like the right option, it still involves transportation emissions, possible sorting errors, and rising costs. Shredding your waste wood onsite for…

Historically the main grant available in the UK for people who have a biomass boiler installed is called the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). This was setup by the UK government as a way to encourage the uptake of renewable…

Biomass boilers are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners and businesses looking for a sustainable and cost-effective way of producing heat and hot water. Like any heating system, biomass boilers have their advantages and disadvantages, and it's important to…

If you are considering installing a biomass boiler in the UK, you may be wondering whether you need planning permission. The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the size and location of the boiler, as…

Biomass boilers are an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective way of producing heat and hot water for homes and businesses. But what exactly do they burn?  Biomass boilers burn organic materials such as wood chips, sawdust, straw, and other plant matter. These…

The government has recently published a call for evidence document that will help develop an up-to-date biomass strategy that will be crucial in realising the energy transition away from fossil fuel. Bioenergy is already the largest contributor of renewable energy…

A recent article on the BBC website says a paper is soon to published in the Environmental Research Letters, that puts switching to renewable based heating in the top 10 list of things we can do to reduce our carbon…