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In this section you can find information on using bio-mass to generate energy.  It includes information on using wood stoves and pellet stoves as well as updates on alternative transportation fuels such as ethanol, vegetable oil diesel, and methane compost. 

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organizations that Support Bio Energy

Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CEERT)

The Clean Power Campaign is a non-profit coalition of environmental, scientific and public interest groups, and renewable energy technology companies based in Sacramento, California but working collaboratively with issue allies throughout the Pacific and Western regions.

National Association of Energy Service Companies

The National Association of Energy Service Companies is a national trade association which has been promoting the benefits of the widespread use of energy efficiency for over 20 years. NAESCO works to open new markets for energy services by directly promoting the value of demand reduction to customers through seminars, workshops, training programs, publication of case studies and guidebooks, and the compilation and dissemination of aggregate industry data.

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council

SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings. SBIC is the publisher of Green Building Guidelines for professional developers and a leading advocate of green building practices.

Heating Efficiency

Wood heating appliances are not all created equal. They can vary tremendously in efficiency depending upon the type of stove.  Here is a rough indicator of efficiency by stove type:

Type of Unit %
Standard Fireplace 10%
Fireplace Insert 30%
Franklin Stove 30%
Airtight Stove 60%
Catalytic Stove 80%
Pellet Stove 90%

New Products
Cast Iron Boxwood Stove

This cast iron stove from stove from Vogelzang has fully sealed joints to burn wood safely and efficiently, supplying heat into any room. Swing-away top makes refueling easy. Two lift-out lids facilitate fry pan and tea kettle. Slide-out ash plate makes cleaning easy and also acts as draft control. Cool-touch spring handle and lid lifter included. Stove boasts 96,000 BTU and measures 32in.L x 19in.W x 26in.H. Firebox is 24in deep. Uses a 6in. flue. Meets or exceeds EPA requirements for exempt stoves.

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Biodiesel Temperatures

Biodiesel fuels are thicker than regular diesel and become too thick to use at low temperatures.  Here are the low temperature limits depending on the biodiesel to diesel mix:

Mix   Temperature
100%   40º F
50%    20°- 40° F
20%   -20° - 6° F
Bio Factbook
Gasoline containing 10% ethanol has approximately 3% less energy than regular gasoline.  So much for those who fear a loss of oomph when using ethanol mixed fuels.
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