| Do you want to feel warm and toasty despite | | | | endorsed by the United States Forestry Service. |
| the flurry of snow outside? Who doesn't? In the | | | | 3. Energy Efficiency |
| cold winter months, everyone wants to ward off | | | | Finally, using one will cut your energy consumption |
| the icy chill. However, because of the threat of | | | | dramatically. You can even buy a domestic |
| global warming, people are now looking for a | | | | water-to-water heat exchanger for your bath |
| more environment-friendly option for their heating | | | | water. You will not only save on energy, but you'll |
| systems. Why are wood burners the greener | | | | be able to save up on money as well. |
| option? | | | | These three reasons make wood burners the |
| 1. Wood vs. Fossil Fuels | | | | environment-friendly option when it comes to |
| First and foremost, wood furnaces rely on wood | | | | heating systems for your home. So, when you |
| for fuel and not oil. Wood is a renewable source | | | | feel the chill of winter drawing near, make sure |
| and does not give off net carbon dioxide when | | | | you prepare your house for the frost with this |
| burned. Thus, it is friendly to the environment and | | | | good quality heating system. |
| will reduce your carbon footprint. | | | | With a wood furnace, you can keep warm and |
| 2. Forest Pruning | | | | toasty without harming the environment at the |
| Secondly, cutting firewood helps prune the trees | | | | same time. You can fight the cold and be as |
| in the forest. In fact, using wood as heating fuel is | | | | green as spring as well. Good luck! |