For an eco-friendly heating solution try a biomass boiler. Biomass boilers burn wood pellets, logs, and wood chips and the beauty of these boilers is that their carbon emissions are exactly the same as the amount taken in by the plant when it was alive. For this reason the biomass boiler is officially recognised as a sustainer of renewable energy.
The fuel used by biomass boilers is converted into energy which provides hot water and heat as with any other type of boiler however, in addition to being completely sustainable and carbon neutral, biomass boilers burn more efficiently and cost less to run than traditional boiler units run on fossil fuel.
A biomass boiler for any room
Biomass boilers which burn wood chips and pellets can be attached to an existing central heating system and is a super addition to any eco-aware home. To heat larger spaces such as office premises or larger homes, a log burning biomass boiler is recommended for heat and hot water giving high levels of efficiency and low energy usage.
Biomass boilers are available in a range of sizes and styles, some of which are free standing and look really good in garden offices and conservatories. Before purchasing a biomass boiler you should think carefully about its use, the size of home or premises it is required to heat and where it will be situated.
At the time of writing there are three main types of biomass boilers on the market:
Log boilers. This is an attractive looking boiler, usually free standing, which can range in efficiency and output.
Pellet boilers. Fuelled by wood pellets, this type of boiler burns fuel evenly throughout as the pellets do not retain moisture.
Wood chip boilers. This boiler offers the largest output and level of efficiency and is mostly used in large installations.
Biomass boilers can be hand fed (ideal for users who have direct access to biomass fuel source) or automatically fuelled from an exterior storage hopper. Hoppers usually contain enough fuel for several days. Larger wood chip boilers can be connected to bulk storage outlet which can last for weeks.
Anglia Easy Energy is a committed supplier and installer of energy-efficient automatic biomass boilers throughout the East of England. To learn about wood chip boilers visit www.angliaeasyenergy.co.uk.
