Why is Biomass a 'Green' Solution?
At first glance the idea of burning wood does not seem like a 'Green' Solution. However, burning Biomass fuel creates a carbon cycle and removes the need for burning Fossil fuels. When we burn Fossil fuels, large carbon stores are removed from the earth and pumped into the atmosphere. This raises the level of C02 and increases global warming. When we burn Biomass fuel we release the same amount of C02 which was absorbed from the atmosphere by the plant. It also releases the same amount of C02 as would be released through a natural cycle of decay.The diagram below shows how a Biomass system fits into the natural Carbon Cycle:
Benefits of Biomass
- Biomass is a modern solution for lower fuel costs and reduced emissions.
- Biomass Boilers link in with existing heating systems and should be considered as a viable alternative when replacing or installing an Oil, LPG or Gas Boiler
- Wood Fuel is clean, carbon neutral and significantly lowers your carbon footprint
- Incentives such as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)* maximise the financial returns of switching to Biomass
- Switching to Biomass gives independence from fluctuating energy prices
- Wood Fuel generates low levels of atmospheric pollutants
- UK sourced wood fuel supports local business and the rural community
- Reduced storage and security costs of fuel as apposed to Oil and LPG.
- The RHI (Renewable Heat Incentive)