Dear Jim: I use my fireplace for extra heat, but it is a hassle. I am considering getting a corn or wood pellet stove instead. Are they energy efficient and low-maintenance, and what are my options? — ...

Pellet stoves are becoming more and more popular—and I understand why. Sure, I’ll be the first to admit that sitting near a crackling fire, cuddled up with my wife, is a great way to pass the time ...

Mark Norwood regularly installs biomass equipment, such as this Traeger GBU130 multi-fuel warm air furnace, which can use wood pellets or corn. Renewable energy generated by solar, wind, and ...

They are popping up in backyards all over. Outdoor wood burning furnaces are replacing traditional oil and natural gas boilers as the primary heating source for some homeowners in a bid to buck ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ A study conducted for Maine's oil dealers concludes air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves. The study commissioned by the ...

The frisky Chihuahua and pug mix named Gus settled in front of a Hampton pellet stove and basked in its warmth. About 10 minutes later, the "unofficial greeter’’ at EN-R-GY Saver Inc. in Holliston ...

You probably don't want to think about it. But it's almost time to fire up the furnace. A regional not-for-profit is trying to get more people to... Oct 06, 2017 — You probably don't want to think ...

Only 100 years ago, 90 percent of Americans burned wood to heat their homes. As fossil fuel use rose, the percentage of Americans using wood for fuel dropped, falling to as low as 1 percent by 1970, ...

Businesses and institutions are now eligible for up to a $50,000 rebate if they install a wood pellet furnace, the Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday. But they have to act quickly to ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A study conducted for Maine’s oil dealers says air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – A study ...