Energy Conservation Project

Heat and Water Dilemma

I live in a predominately wood-burning community that has ready access to a sawmill featuring many kinds of wood products, including firewood. Most houses are equipped with barrel stoves. While these provide a very comforting heat, there are some (myself included) who are adversely affected by the creosote and smoke pollution. Since wood heat is much cheaper than the alternatives, it is something I have been willing to put up with. But what if there is a cleaner source of heat? What if there is a heat source that will not irritate lungs and sinuses or pollute the atmosphere?

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