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Modern wood heat uses local, sustainable resources to heat your home or business while supporting your neighbors and the local economy. It’s a renewable and cost-effective alternative to oil, propane, and electricity. Plus, by switching to modern wood heat, you’ll help keep New England forests thriving.
Different fuel sources come with different price tags, different volatilities, and different impacts on the environment.
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Save almost $60,000 over 25 years.
It’s time to give more thought to how you heat your home. For instance, when you switch from oil to modern wood heat, you’re putting money back in your pocket. Over the next 25 years, you’ll see savings of about $60,000 if you make the change. Not only is modern wood heat cheaper than oil, but those savings ADD UP.
Looking to switch to modern wood heat but curious what that might look like in the long term? Explore Maine Energy Systems’ payback calculator for a 15-year outlook on home heating savings.


Increasing prices impact on your budget.
As fuel prices fluctuate, heating your home becomes more expensive over time. Which fuel is remaining cost effective for the long haul? Wood is stable and affordable. Over the past two years, the cost of wood pellets only increased 20%.
Save almost $60,000 over 25 years.
It’s time to give more thought to how you heat your home. For instance, when you switch from oil to modern wood heat, you’re putting money back in your pocket. Over the next 25 years, you’ll see savings of about $60,000 if you make the change. Not only is modern wood heat cheaper than oil, but those savings ADD UP.
Looking to switch to modern wood heat but curious what that might look like in the long term? Explore Maine Energy Systems’ payback calculator for a 15-year outlook on home heating savings.

Increasing prices impact on your budget.
As fuel prices fluctuate, heating your home becomes more expensive over time. Which fuel is remaining cost effective for the long haul? Wood is stable and affordable. Over the past two years, the cost of wood pellets only increased 19%.

You think those increases look scary?
While propane, oil, and gas prices are affected by global and regional forces, electricity costs vary greatly from state to state across New England. If you lived in New Hampshire this past year, you likely saw your electric bills shoot skyward.


Prices for heating fuels can be volatile, but wood stays steady.
Prices for propane, electricity, oil, and gas can vary widely over the course of a year, depending on global events that are completely out of our control. Over the past two years, the average price of oil in the northeast varied between $2.72 and $6.10 per gallon. Because wood heat is locally sourced, the price isn’t affected nearly as much by global politics or events. Wood is easily the most stably priced fuel source.
You think those increases look scary?
While propane, oil, and gas prices are affected by global and regional forces, electricity costs vary greatly from state to state across New England. If you lived in New Hampshire this past year, you likely saw your electric bills shoot skyward.

Prices for heating fuels can be volatile, but wood stays steady.
Prices for propane, electricity, oil, and gas can vary widely over the course of a year, depending on global events that are completely out of our control. Over the past two years, the average price of oil in the northeast varied between $2.72 and $6.10 per gallon. Because wood heat is locally sourced, the price isn’t affected nearly as much by global politics or events. Wood is easily the most stably priced fuel source.

Reduce your carbon footprint by 50% when you switch from oil to wood.
Cut your carbon footprint by using modern wood heat. Carbon emissions are a leading cause of the climate crisis and every step we take to limit carbon is a step toward a healthier planet. Want to learn more? Check out this study on the lifecycle emissions of wood pellets, as compared to propane, heating oil, and natural gas.

Reduce your carbon footprint by 50% when you switch from oil to wood.
Cut your carbon footprint by using modern wood heat. Carbon emissions are a leading cause of the climate crisis and every step we take to limit carbon is a step toward a healthier planet. Want to learn more? Check out this study on the lifecycle emissions of wood pellets, as compared to propane, heating oil, and natural gas.

These statistics are based on costs in Northern New England and New York. To find out more visit:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Vermont Department of Public Service
New Hampshire Department of Energy
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