Wood pellets are an energy source produced in harmony with the forest, respectful of its life cycle and balance. From production to use, this clean source of biomass energy is one of the most environmentally friendly around.
1. Low-cost energy and return on investment
Pellets also stand out for their financial efficiency ratio. Pellet heating ($260/Tm or $0.066/kWh) is very competitive with oil ($0.79/L or $0.091/kWh) or propane ($0.90/L or $0.149/kWh) and even electricity ($0.095/kWh) in 2021. However, the initial investment for the acquisition of pellet-burning equipment is higher than for other types of energy.
2. It’s easy to source wood pellets
In Australia, it is extremely easy to obtain wood pellets to heat your home or business. Pellets are available and sold in bags in EcoPellets Tasmania. You can find them on the “Wood Pellet Products” page.
3. Eco-friendly
The growing demand for wood pellets generates two significant gains: the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the reduction of forestry waste throughout the country.
Wood pellets are an excellent option for energy producers seeking to reduce their GHG emissions. Indeed, pellets are considered biomass, i.e. an organic material used as energy. This means that burning biomass has a low carbon footprint.
4. High-performance for heating
Although the price of electricity and fossil fuels varies considerably, one constant is the thermal energy produced by these fuels compared to that obtained from wood pellets.
- For heating, one tonne of pellets is equivalent to :
- 545 litres of heating oil, compared to :
- 773 litres of propane
- 453 m3 of natural gas
- 4.775 kWh of electricity
- 1.5 cords of dry firewood (Source: Vision Biomasse)
5. Heating equipment that blends in with your décor!
