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- Rhode Islanders increased their use of wood to heat their homes at fastest rate in nation (3/19/14)
Rhode Island saw the largest increase in homes using wood as the main source of heating among all states, with usage up more than 150 percent in 2012 compared with 2005, according to a federal government survey.
- Wood use for heating increases 110% (3/18/14)
The use of wood for home heating in Connecticut increased 110 percent since 2005, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Montpelier’s goal: ‘Net zero’ fossil fuel use (3/10/14)
MONTPELIER — With the launch of a wood-fueled downtown district heating system still six months away, officials in Vermont’s capital city on Monday set the goal of making Montpelier a “net-zero” user of fossil fuels by 2030.
- New emission standards for wood stoves will drive up costs, thwarting desired effect, say Maine manufacturer, dealer (2/22/14)
GORHAM, Maine — The federal government is proposing new emission standards for wood-burning stoves that some in the industry say will increase the cost of stoves for consumers and discourage people from investing in new, cleaner burning stoves — an effect contrary to the government’s intended goal
- Wood boiler users dispute heavy pollution claims (2/10/14)
OXFORD -- The smoke emanating from outdoor wood-burning furnaces can lie thick and low. Rather than rising and dispersing, it can spread out, leaving smoky particles hanging about.
- LePage blasts Dems’ solar plan, seeks to expand rebates for heating conversions by increasing state timber harvest (3/18/14)
AUGUSTA, Maine – Gov. Paul LePage launched a fusillade of criticism against the state Legislature’s Democratic majority for supporting bills that promote solar energy during one of the coldest winters in recent history
- EPA’s wood smoke plan could make new stoves too costly (3/10/14)
In the poorest state in New England, where residents already struggle to heat their homes, officials are worried that a federal proposal to reduce wood smoke pollution will make new stoves too expensive and prevent Mainers from buying cleaner technology
- Opinion: EPA’s proposed wood-heater rules a hot issue for Maine (3/2/14)
Republicans could milk them in the run-up to November’s election
- Pollutants in wood smoke ‘can take years off people’s lives’ — Health groups push for new stove emission standards (2/21/14)
On cold, snowy nights, many Mainers light the wood stove or the fireplace to beat the chill and enjoy the flickering ambience of an open flame. But that treasured tradition comes at a cost, according to the American Lung Association.
- Keene to study woodstove smoke (12/22/13)
The N.H. valley town that is prone to air inversions will teach people how to burn wood more efficiently.