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Still burning wet wood or household coals in an open fire?
wood pellets winter
In the cold dark winter evenings, we all love to snuggle up on the sofa with a hot drink taking in the heat from an open fire or multifuel stove. What if we told you that burning coal or wet wood in an open fire is very inefficient and has the biggest impact on our national emissions of particulate matter. Would you consider using wood pellets.
When it comes to using open fireplaces to generate heat, they are not very efficient when warming up a household. The heat that is produced from an open fire, can be lost by traveling up the chimney or by the draft pulling the heat from the room.
Are wood-burning stoves coming to an end?
No, but “Polluting Fuels” such as wet wood and many types of household coals that provide heat from burning in stoves are being phased out in many parts of the UK & Ireland to help clean the air.
Why are these being banned?
The UK and Ireland have decided to ban the use of wet wood and many types of household coals based on the little particle pollutants (known as PM2.5 that penetrate the blood and lungs) that are created when burning wet wood and household coals.
What alternatives can we turn to?
wood pellets
When it comes to cleaner fuels, this is referred to as Wood Pellets. Wood Pellets are an excellent alternative as they produce less smoke, pollution, are cheaper, and are more efficient to burn.
How do I burn wood pellets?
Wood pellets need to be used in special appliances to get the most efficient use. The efficiency of pellet stoves can exceed up to 90% compared to the 5-15% efficiency of an open fire.
Where can I purchase or inquire about modern pellet stoves?
Examples of modern pellet stoves can be provided by specialist suppliers across the UK & ROI. Wood pellet stoves are an efficient appliance that produces much less ash & particulate matter allowing you to still enjoy watching the flames and absorbing the heat on a cold dark evening that is produced from Balcas Energy’s locally produced wood pellets.
If you are interested in moving to renewable energy and doing your part to help the environment, please contact us and a member of our customer support team will help with any queries you may have.
Thank You,
Balcas Energy
What is a wood pellet stove?
Wood pellet stoves are an excellent addition in reaching net zero by 2050. Wood Pellet stoves are eco-friendly alternatives as they are not fuelled by fossil fuels.
A Wood Pellet stove is efficient, convenient, and operated by wood pellet fuel. Wood pellet stoves produce little wood smoke and provide an exceptional amount of heat compared to open fires.
As technology changes, recent wood pellet stoves are now trendy home fittings with current styling, huge glass windows, and finished with ironstone covering in striking colors. As the look of pellet stoves has changed, so has the operations. Up-to-date biomass stoves may have the option of remote controlling for electronic ignition and temperature control making them safe, attractive, and easy to use.
How do I use a wood pellet stove?
What are the key advantages of wood pellet stoves?
Cost-effective
Wood pellet stoves are flawless for providing supplementary heat between seasons. Wood pellets stoves avoid you having to restart the central heating at the beginning of winter and can be stopped earlier than expected.
Easy to use
All stove models have a thermostat so they switch off and on automatically. Some models also have advanced functions: programming, remote control, smartphone/internet control, and more making it easy to adjust without getting off your seat.
Excellent performance
The efficiency of quality wood pellet stoves can exceed 90% with only 10% of the energy contained in the pellets being lost in the chimney.
No need for a traditional chimney
Smoke is emitted to the outside by forced ventilation through an 80 to 120 mm tube which can be placed vertically or horizontally. This is a great addition for biomass stoves as they can be installed wherever best fits.
Carbon neutral
Wood Pellets are procured with the sawdust created from the wood processing industry. Pellet stoves are carbon neutral because the carbon released during combustion is equivalent to that absorbed by the tree during its growth. Per annum, Balcas Energy produces over 200,000 tonnes of wood pellets. This has a massive impact on the environment as our customers save almost 300,000 tonnes of CO2 (when compared to burning oil).
What is the difference between wood pellet stoves and wood stoves?
When it comes to wood pellet stoves, these burn environmentally friendly wood pellets, whereas wood stoves burn seasoned firewood. One of the main differences between wood stoves and wood pellet stoves is the type of fuel they require.
Why should you choose Balcas Energy wood pellets?
Many companies import wood pellets and then sell them as renewable fuels which can cause your biomass appliance problems. This makes it very important to know why we at Balcas Energy promote the importance of sustainable manufacturing of our wood pellets. As we produce wood pellets locally with high-quality material from Balcas sawmilling activities, our pellet fuel is 100% Carbon neutral.
Why does this matter?
- Less CO2 – Shorter distances mean our carbon footprint is less than any other imported pellets, which can travel halfway around the globe.
- The highest quality possible of your delivered wood pellet fuel – Buying from a sustainable manufacturer, who also delivers directly to your address, reduces the risk of cross-contamination.
- Environment Friendly – Using green energy to make the wood pellets, by powering all our manufacturing activities within our CHP plant (Combined Heat and Power) and the sawmill plant.
If you are interested in wood pellet stoves and would like to gain additional information, contact us and a member of our team will deal with any queries you may have.
You can order online 24/7 by visiting our Online Shop:
Balcas Energy Team
Winter is coming. Order Wood Pellets Online now!
Despite unseasonably mild temperatures as the UK and Island of Ireland moves into winter, one weather forecast has said we could see snow in a matter of weeks which is why we are urging our customers to order wood pellets now.
In the Autumn months, we have experienced very mild weather which is very unusual. Reports are suggesting that Britain could see the first snow of the winter season as soon as November, 18th.
For many, the warmer Autumn temperatures the UK has seen in recent weeks have been welcomed, with households keeping their heating off which has had a massive impact on savings as we enter the winter months.
As reports suggest, a cold front arriving from the Atlantic will bring rain, strong gusts, and the potential for thunderstorms.
Have you checked our online prices recently? With our guaranteed Christmas delivery cut-off date (4th December 2023 at 5:00 PM) just over 2 weeks away, please make sure you place your order wood pellets online before then to ensure you have enough carbon-neutral pellets this Christmas.
You can order wood pellets online 24/7 by visiting our Online Shop:
Thank You,
Balcas Energy Team
COP28 – What is it?
The UN Climate Change Conference (the official name for climate Conferences of the Parties) has happened every year since 1995 . COP28 is schuduled from 30th November – 12 December 2023. The conference will be held at Expo City, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
This two-week
summit is an excellent opportunity for world leaders, politicians, experts, and a whole host of other people to discuss the climate crisis on a global level.
To gain more information about COP28, please click HERE.
How do wood pellets contribute to helping the Environment?
Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, LPG, and natural gas is one of the greatest contributors to climate change. At Balcas Energy we have been manufacturing and distributing wood pellets since 2005. In the last 12 months, our customers have saved over 300,000 tonnes of CO2 being emitted compared to the burning of imported heating oil. They are leading the way by heating their homes and businesses sustainably and we just wanted to say “Thank You”.
How do Balcas Energy wood pellets have a good impact on the environment?
- Carbon neutral fuel
- Sourced entirely from sustainable forests in the UK and Ireland
- Created using 100% renewable energy (electricity and heat)
- Locally produced = Shorter transport distances = Lower carbon footprint
If you would like to know how much CO2 you have saved by purchasing Balcas Energy biomass pellets, Please contact us and a member of our customer support team will deal with any queries you may have.
You can order online 24/7 by visiting our Online Shop:
Thank You,
Balcas Energy Team
Our guaranteed delivery cut-off date for Christmas has been set
With winter approaching, it is essential that your home and wood pellet boiler are prepared for colder days ahead and you secure your winter order.
Ensure that your Wood Pellets supply is topped up to guarantee that your family stays comfortable as we approach the winter months and enter the New Year.
To secure your delivery before Christmas, please order your fuel before 5:00 pm on Monday, 4th of December 2023.
We recommend you order in plenty of time to avoid any possible setbacks as we approach winter, the busiest time of the year.
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