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July 23, 2008
Oil Company Study: Down With Pellet Stoves!
This story struck me as funny.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A study conducted for Maine’s oil dealers says air quality could worsen if thousands of homeowners switch from oil heat to wood pellet stoves.Really? Maine oil dealers funded a study that makes alternative heating methods look bad?
Go figure, huh?
Posted by slublog at July 23, 2008 10:19 PM
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Heh, my understanding is the pellet heaters really are sooty friggin' things, so I don't know that the study is really off the mark. Obviously the oil industry has a financial interest in doing this study, but it *is* something legit to note for people looking at them as an alternative. Do your homework before you make the investment.
Posted by: doubleplusundead at July 23, 2008 11:19 PM
Oh, I have no doubt the pellets are more sooty. They are wood-based, after all. The idea that oil companies suddenly developed a concern for the environment and air quality made me laugh, though.
Posted by: Slublog at July 23, 2008 11:35 PM
Saw your comment about Collins at hot air and followed the link back, you're from Maine I take it?
Mechanic Falls here....
Posted by: Flyfish at July 25, 2008 06:14 PM