Winter months bring air quality issues to the greater Puget Sound region. Pierce County News interviews Greenwood executives about the companies clean wood burning technology and how it helps address the growing wood smoke problem.
UK Minister for Energy & Climate Change Greg Barker Visits Greenwood
As part of his visit to the Pacific Northwest, UK Minister for Energy & Climate Change Greg Barker visited the production facilities of Greenwood Clean Energy in Tacoma, Washington. As Minister at the British Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), Minister Barker has overseen the development and implementation of a number of policies to […]
The Biomass Thermal Utilization Act Provides 30% Tax Credit on High-Efficiency Wood Boilers
Imagine someone handing you a $3,000 check. And this is after saving over 70% on your heating bill by using a high-efficiency biomass heating system. That’s a pretty sweet deal. This image is one step closer to reality with the introduction of the Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2013. The proposed BTU Act would amend […]
Ways to Reduce Your Need for Heat
Keeping your home warm throughout the winter is always a cause for concern. If there is an exceptionally bad month, your heating bills could be unbelievably high. Although there are eco-friendly ways to produce heat, such as wood or solar heating, there are some cost-effective ways to reduce how much you need. How do you […]
$300 Tax Credit Reinstated for High Efficiency Wood Boilers
With the passing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the tax credit for biomass stoves (i.e wood furnaces and wood boilers) has been retroactively renewed through the end of 2013. So, any qualified equipment purchased from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013 is eligible for this credit. The tax credit is now […]
Removing Creosote Stains from Concrete
THE CLEANING OR REMOVAL OF CREOSOTE STAINS FROM CONCRETE MAY INVOLVE THE USE OF LIQUIDS, DETERGENTS OR SOLVENTS WHICH MAY RUN OFF ON ADJACENT MATERIAL, DISCOLOR THE CONCRETE OR DRIVE THE STAINS DEEPER INTO POROUS CONCRETE. USE THE PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES DESCRIBED HERE ONLY FOR THE COMBINATIONS OF DIRT/STAIN AND CONCRETE SPECIFIED. PART 1—GENERAL A. This procedure includes guidance […]
Best Practices for Firing a Greenwood Frontier Wood Boiler
There are many ways to start a fire in a Greenwood wood boiler. The following are best practices that will keep you safe and help you get started with confidence. As you learn more about your system, the wood you use and your homes needs, you may need to vary techniques to achieve best results. […]
Building a Fire in Your Greenwood Furnace
The Greenwood Frontier Series CX is a high efficiency wood gasification boiler which requires understanding varied heat demands based on the outside conditions, but the first fire whether it is the first fire ever or the first fire of the heating season requires special attention to detail for conditioning the refractory needed to get the […]
Fluid Water Treatment Guidelines
Under our continuous improvement efforts, we are providing you with this technical bulletin covering Greenwood products. Proper fluid quality management is essential to protect the investment and longevity of Greenwood boilers. This bulletin outlines the Greenwood approved standards for boiler water treatment. Fluid Testing and Treatment Before filling the boiler with water, draw a sample […]
Installation Clearances
The Frontier Series is certified for safety as an INDOOR APPLIANCE, so by adhering to installation clearances it can be installed in a walk out basement, garage, out-building or almost any location where the unit is sheltered from the weather and insulated from intake air below 40°F (4.5°C). DO NOT install this furnace in a […]