Grain stoves, which cost upwards of
$1,800 to buy and install look like a
regular wood-burning unit but they
burn corn, wheat, rye, wood pellets,
or other organic materials such as
cherry or olive pits.
Saskatchewan farmer Franck
Groeneweg says the savings have
been significant by using grain from
his fields to heat his home. "We
have dropped our fuel costs by four
or five times at least."
Groenweg added, "We will heat our
house for about $900 this year."
$1,800 to buy and install look like a
regular wood-burning unit but they
burn corn, wheat, rye, wood pellets,
or other organic materials such as
cherry or olive pits.
Saskatchewan farmer Franck
Groeneweg says the savings have
been significant by using grain from
his fields to heat his home. "We
have dropped our fuel costs by four
or five times at least."
Groenweg added, "We will heat our
house for about $900 this year."
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Grain Stoves Inc., an Ontario company, says the spike in oil prices has driven business
through the roof. "We're really, really busy," said Charles Gulutzen, whose family
owns the company. While most customers are farmers with easy access to corn crops,
he says word is spreading across the country.
The stoves burn the grain pellet's starch, emitting mostly carbon dioxide. The only
waste product is a lava rock-like substance that is mostly potash, which can be used
as fertilizer.
Gulutzen says right now grain furnaces make more sense in rural areas where it's
easier for people to get their hands on grain supplies. However, he envisions a day
when people have grains delivered to their homes instead of oil or propane.
"There's endless opportunity sitting there," he says.
While sales of grain stoves are growing, the head of energy conservation in
Saskatchewan says people should first focus on energy efficiency in their homes.
"The simple things are sealing, caulking and weather stripping and turning down your
thermostat at night and when you're not at home," said Grant McVicar.
through the roof. "We're really, really busy," said Charles Gulutzen, whose family
owns the company. While most customers are farmers with easy access to corn crops,
he says word is spreading across the country.
The stoves burn the grain pellet's starch, emitting mostly carbon dioxide. The only
waste product is a lava rock-like substance that is mostly potash, which can be used
as fertilizer.
Gulutzen says right now grain furnaces make more sense in rural areas where it's
easier for people to get their hands on grain supplies. However, he envisions a day
when people have grains delivered to their homes instead of oil or propane.
"There's endless opportunity sitting there," he says.
While sales of grain stoves are growing, the head of energy conservation in
Saskatchewan says people should first focus on energy efficiency in their homes.
"The simple things are sealing, caulking and weather stripping and turning down your
thermostat at night and when you're not at home," said Grant McVicar.
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