Tough Winters Mean a Tough Heating Bill The winters in Augusta, Maine can be brutal not only outside, but on one’s monthly heating budget as well. In February 2013, Jacob Michaud had had enough. He and his wife were burning through 200 gallons of fuel oil each month to heat their 3,500 square foot home. […]
You hear so much today about biomass and flex-fuel stoves that are able to burn a variety of renewable fuel sources, but have you ever wondered how wood pellets fit into this mix? Maybe you are wondering What wood pellets? What are theye made out of? Where the wood comes from? Does the formation of wood pellets harm trees […]
Thinking of buying a pellet stove? With the rising cost of energy taking a larger amount out of your budget, you may have found yourself looking at alternative heating options. But, what appliance is right for you? What renewable fuel source should you explore? Wonder no longer! American Energy Systems is here to help! Download […]
Corn Stoves…Pellet Stoves…Corn Pellet Stoves What exactly is a corn pellet stove anyway? This question is likely in response to the confusing term “corn pellet”. More than likely, people are inquiring about a multi-fuel burning pellet stove that also burns corn. With so much information online, the people we talk to often know that some […]
Are you sold on alternative heating, excited to get pellet stove to heat your home, and ready to throw your furnace out the window? Wait. Even though heating with renewable energy such as corn or wood pellets is a cost effective and fantastic method of heating your home, you don’t want to throw your furnace […]
