Biomass Heating

Video: introduction to biomass heating

http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/biomass-an-introduction.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
 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.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/biomass-an-introduction.html
 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/uk_supply/e
nergy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx
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
Biomass heating Checklist
Is biomass heating suitable for your community?

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