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Wood and Pellet Heating for Homeowners

Photo of a house.

This passive solar home uses a wood stove to provide auxiliary heat.

The following resources will provide you with more information on wood and pellet heating applications for the home. If you are unfamiliar with using biomass energy for heating, see the page about biomass energy.

U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide: Wood and Pellet Heating
Features comprehensive basic information and resources.

Wood Heat Organization, Inc.
Comprehensive information about using wood to heat your home.