Biomass Boilers

Biomass energy burns wood in order to produce energy. The biomass can come in the form of pellets, chips or logs which can be burned in a boiler or stove. Biomass heating is one of the best ways of reducing CO₂ emissions from a household and is capable of providing space heating and hot water. The CO₂ emissions savings are certainly significant with a biomass heating system; able to save up to 7.5 tonnes every year (depending on what fuel is being displaced). Financial savings are however, less impressive. If your house is heated by electricity or oil alone, then a biomass heating system could save you £100-350 per year, but if you have gas the potential savings are not obvious and in some cases negligible.

Main Benefits

• Biomass is renewable and low carbon, because it only releases the same amount of CO₂ that it absorbed by the tree/crop whilst growing (however, it is important to source wood locally as possible to reduce transportation emissions).

• Biomass contributes to good waste management because it uses energy from products that are often disposed of at landfill sites.

• Using a locally sourced biomass fuel can protect a household from future fossil fuel price rises.

Grants

No grants available. However Biomass Boilers that generate renewable heat are eligible for the government’s RHI Tariff. This will pay homeowners/private/social landlords 12.2p/kWh heat generated.

Is my home suitable?

• If you are renting you will need your landlord’s permission.
• Check that your home is not a listed building or in a conservation area by contacting Woking Borough Council Planning department. If the flue is to extend over 1m above your property this must also be cleared with the planning authority. Please contact your Local Authority’s planning department for more information.

- You will also need to check if your property sits within a smoke control zones.

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