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So I've been busy. Let's pick this back up!

The 2012/'13 heating season is shaping up to be a busy one in the wood pellet industry. Sustained high energy prices are forcing thousands to turn to renewable energy for thermal energy. Many are even making the switch to pellets for their centralized heating needs. Orders for pellets are rolling in from all across the country. Big box stores, independent retailers, schools, hospitals.... every is taking a second look at pellets for this year!

You should too! Call us for wholesale truckload pricing in the Midwest or Northeast - 617-934-6512

Interesting data on space heating

The Energy Information Agency always has interesting stats about energy usage. Wood pellets have traditionally helped those who are tied to heating oil in the Northeast and propane in the Midwest. A secondary heat source like a wood pellet stove takes a lot of pressure off a household's furnace.

What shocks me most about this infographic is the percentage of households using electricity for heating in the Midwest. Electricity costs have decreased substantially since natural gas prices pulled way back a couple of years ago, but it's still an eye opener.

Thermostat turns "cool"

Nest Labs is coming out with a new thermostat that promises to make managing your house's temperature, "cool." Their founder comes from Apple and is credited with leading the team that brought us the iPod. The next best thing to alternative fuels, namely wood pellets, is conserving heat. This devise will help you manage your homes temperature based on your behavior, habits and preferences for comfort. A really smart idea!

Orders are up, so is oil

The pellet market is continuing its surge this heating season. Orders in the Northeast and Midwest are strong! Michigan Wood Pellet Fuel has a long waiting list, our lead time for new orders is 8+ weeks. Geneva Wood Fuels in Maine is still accepting new dealers and production increases weekly, but every week is completely sold out and we have no inventory.

We are witnessing a surge in crude oil prices this week, back close to $95/barrel. This will only compound the growing issue of trying economically heating your home if you are tied to heating oil or propane. Look to pellets for relief!

Boston Globe telling it straight

"Heating oil bills expected to soar" The message doesn't get any more direct than that. Pellets will help to provide relief to thousands who have decided to make the switch.