Biomass Heating

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Biomass Heating
Video introduction to biomass heating http//www.
planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/biomass-an-intr
oduction.html

• Information from factsheet
• Technology basics page 1
• Different types of biomass heating systems
  page1
• Different types of wood fuel page 1
• Renewable Heat Incentive information page 1
• Benefits for your community page 2
• Myth busting facts page 2
• Checklist is biomass heating the right
  technology for my community? page 3
• Subregional information and contacts page 4
• Case studies

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Biomass heating the basics
How does biomass heating work?
Biomass heating is generally wood fuel being
burnt to generate hot water or provide space
heating.
Different types of wood fuel
Different types of system
Pellets
Chips
Logs
Stoves
Boilers
An introduction to biomass heating http//www.plan
local.org.uk/videos/videopages/biomass-an-introduc
tion.html
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Biomass heating Renewable Heat Incentive
Generating a source of income for your community
from biomass heating
What is the Renewable Heat Incentive

• Government incentive to encourage the generation
  of renewable heat
• Owners of a biomass heating system can make money
  from the heat generated by the system
• Guaranteed for 20 years
• Retail price index linked
• Does not include biomass stoves
• New incentive visit the Government website for
  further information and updates
• http//www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/u
  k_supply/energy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/inc
  entive.aspx

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Biomass heating Benefits and Myths
What benefits could biomass heating generate for
your community

• Protection against rising fuel prices
• Make money for your community
• More local jobs
• Wider economic and environmental benefits
• Flexible technology
• Reduce your carbon emissions
• Improve community well-being

What are the typical myths surrounding biomass
heating

• biomass heating is not renewable as it emits CO2
• biomass heating is a threat to woodland areas
• biomass heating systems are difficult to manage

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Biomass heating Checklist
Is biomass heating suitable for your community?

• Site suitability
• Heating system
• Biomass fuel supply
• Land/Building owner permission
• Planning permission

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Biomass heating Case studies
North West Case Study Thirlmere recreation hall
biomass boiler
UK Case Study A biomass boiler for a church in
Gulworthy cross