Winter may usher in the holidays and beautiful, snowy scenery, but it also brings soaring energy costs. As the mercury sinks like a stone, it becomes more and more difficult to keep your home comfortably warm. It’s tempting to reach for the thermostat and crank it up, but first, you may want to consider a […]
How to Cut Energy Costs During the Coldest Days of Winter
Winter may usher in the holidays and beautiful, snowy scenery, but it also brings soaring energy costs. As the mercury sinks like a stone, it becomes more and more difficult to keep your home comfortably warm. It’s tempting to reach for the thermostat and crank it up, but first, you may want to consider a […]
Radiant Heat versus Forced Air
One of the great things about a Greenwood boiler is that it can be attached to many different types of heating systems. But how do you know which heating system you have, and what’s the difference? There are two primary kinds of heating systems in most North American homes – forced air and radiant heat. […]
Wood Burning Stoves, the Forestry Industry, and the Environment
Much has changed about wood-burning stoves and the forestry industry in the last hundred years. Unfortunately, the opinions of many people have yet to catch up with the modern-day realities of these industries. Both forestry and wood stoves have evolved over time to become allies of the environment. Advancements in Wood Heating Wood-burning stoves haven’t […]
How to Estimate Your Energy Bill – and Then Slash It
Do you get nervous every time your utility bill arrives? Does it fluctuate every billing cycle, leaving you uncertain of what to expect? With a little bit of arithmetic and some sleuthing, you can get a better idea of your energy bill and even learn ways to lower it. To calculate your electric bill, you’ll […]
4 Ways to Instantly Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
The trend toward energy-efficient homes and green energy solutions is gaining momentum, but not just because it makes people feel better about their energy use. Eco-friendly homes create a significant savings and don’t take a huge investment to put a big dent in your energy bill. Here are four ways to make your home more […]
Will a Greenwood Boiler Be a Good Fit for My Home?
Investing in a new energy source for your home is a major decision. Cost, fuel source, and ease of installation are all equally important, so here’s a quick guide to installing a Greenwood Frontier system in your home. Installation Greenwood Frontier Series wood boilers are designed for indoor use and can be connected to your […]
What Makes Greenwood Boilers “Green?”
People don’t usually associate wood boilers with green or renewable energy. In reality, the technology behind biomass boilers has made great strides in the last 10 years and the Greenwood Frontier Series is at the leading edge of those achievements. By studying how wood actually burns we can shed some light on how the Greenwood […]
10 Surprising Facts About Water
As a boiler company, we spend a lot of time talking about fire, but we don’t talk too much about water. So to add some balance, here is some intriguing trivia about water that the folks at Waterless put together. 1. Water boils quicker in Denver, Colorado than in New York City (the altitude). 2. […]
How to Save Up to 80% on Your Energy Bill
Many energy companies are scrambling to find new ways to cut corners and save on costs without passing the benefits onto their consumers. Not only can switching to sustainable energy sources extricate you from their shenanigans, green energy can save you money and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. Greenwood Frontier CX wood boilers […]