The average family living in the UK in these times of austerity will most certainly be cutting back wherever possible to save money as job stability is in jeopardy and the rate of inflation is sky high. Because of this, so many people are cutting back on heating their homes in the dead of winter just to save a few pounds, if possible.
There is a better way to cut back on heating expenditures whilst doing something great for the ecology and even government has offered incentives for those using alternative heat and energy sources. Many households used Wood Gasification Boilers to meet specific criteria for the beginning phases of the RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive) programme and now government is assessing ways to provide further green incentives to motivate others to use renewable heat.
Wood chips and logs have long been a source of renewable energy and one which modern technology has bypassed with the advent of electric heat. Unfortunately, electric heat is extremely costly and the fossil fuels used to create that energy is destroying the ecosphere. Whether you are looking for a Wood Gasification Boiler or a Wood Chip and Log Boiler, the principle is the same in regards to cutting back on non-renewable energy whilst generating heat with biomass that significantly reduces C02 emissions.
Another type of renewable heat, although not powered by biomass, would be a line of products known as Water Source Heat Pumps. If there is a source of ground water nearby such as a lake, stream, reservoir or well, these amazing heat pumps can take 1kW of electricity and generate 5kW of heat. That’s an incredible amount of energy to be saved which will be evidenced on your power bill. With biomass and renewable heat sources you truly can save money whilst reducing your carbon footprint and that is something to look forward to in these trying economic times.