FAQs

How cost-effective is wood heating?
Wood heating is extremely cost-effective. This cost-effectiveness has been increased by the recent rises in oil and gas prices. However, costs depend on factors such as the type of fuel (logs, chips or pellets) and local conditions such as the distance from your supplier, the size of the chips and the load size. As a general guide, woodchip heating will cost, on average, 2.6p/kWh compared with 6–8p/kWh for oil or gas heating.

Will my woodchip heating system require regular maintenance?
Minimal maintenance is required for woodchip heating systems. Routine maintenance is restricted to ash removal every 2–4 weeks and annual servicing.

Will I have to keep manually refuelling my boiler?
No. Significant advances have been made in wood heating and there are now fully automated feed and control systems. All you need to do is remember to order your woodchips!

Is there any funding available to assist with installing a wood heating system?
There are several schemes available. Euro Tree Woodfuel will be happy to talk through the options and the application process with you.

How will wood heating help me reduce my carbon footprint?
Wood fuel is considered to be carbon neutral because the trees absorb as much carbon as they grow as their wood emits when burned. Replacing a traditional fossil fuel system with a wood-fuel system will result in a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.

How do I arrange for a survey?
Email or telephone Euro Tree Woodfuel. We will visit on a pre-arranged date and time to inspect your premises and evaluate your heating requirements. This information will then be passed on to Econergy, who will prepare a formal quote for your consideration.