Switching to pellet heating helps Maine in more ways than one
“If Maine is going to achieve zero emissions by 2050, the state is going to have to change how it thinks about fuel.
Wood pellets, made from the compressed leftovers of timber processing, can be burned as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, producing fewer carbon emissions than both oil and gas. With its abundance of trees, Maine is uniquely suited to have pellet fuel play a role in its journey to zero emissions because it keeps the fuel sources local, limits the emissions caused by transporting oil or gas and vitalizes Maine’s economy.”
Wood Pellet Pricing Stable over Last Decade, Expected to Remain So
“Wood pellet pricing has remained steady over the past decade and is expected to remain so, pleasing many bulk pellet delivery customers in the Northeast this winter. While fossil fuel costs are historically volatile, the cost of heating with locally sourced wood pellets remains steady over time, so pellet households can have some peace of mind heading into a cold winter…”
With Rising Fuel Prices, Wood Heat Clearly Now Best Option For Many Mainers
“While the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Winter Fuels Outlook predicts rising heating bills this winter, Maine residents are in a fortunate position compared to other regions of the country, according to the state’s wood pellet fuel and logging industries. Heating with Maine-grown wood fuel that creates local Maine jobs has never been so inexpensive nor attainable…”
While Heating Prices Spike, Maine Energy Systems Locks in Pellet Pricing
“Bethel, ME – With fossil fuel prices spiking, Maine Energy Systems locks in its prices for bulk wood pellet delivery customers for this winter. Wood pellet prices, compared by heat value, will be at the equivalent of $2.47/gal compared to oil or $1.68/gal propane* – far lower than this year’s fossil fuel price projections…”
Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Wood Pellet Heat in the Northern Forest
“Analysis shows wood pellet fuel reduces greenhouse gas by 54% vs. oil, and 59% vs. natural gas. The Northern Forest Center commissioned a study of the greenhouse gas impacts of heating buildings with state-of-the-art wood pellet boilers. For the analysis, the Spatial Informatics Group-Natural Assets Laboratory (SIG-NAL) used data specific to the region’s forest composition and harvest practices, and the pellet sourcing and manufacturing of 9 out of 10 Northern Forest pellet mills, all of which produce pellets exclusively for thermal (heat) generation…”
Maine Energy Systems Joins Maine Energy Marketers Association
“Maine Energy Systems (MESys) has recently joined the Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) and is a featured member in the Summer 2021 issue! MESys is highlighted as an industry leader in pairing consumer demand with renewable answers through fully automated, highly efficient, central wood pellet heating systems reliant on bulk wood pellet delivery that’s as easy (and hands-free) as oil…”
Congress Passes Monumental BTU Act for Homeowner Tax Credits
“BETHEL, ME – Congress has recently passed the monumental Biomass Thermal Utilization (BTU) Act, which starting in 2021 will provide homeowners with the ability to receive a 26% federal tax credit on purchases of renewable wood pellet central heating systems…”
03/16/2020 We are prepared to continue delivering pellets through COVID-19
We plan to continue our pellet delivery operations despite these uncertain times. However, our drivers will not be entering homes and will be practicing safe social distancing for their own and your safety.
Rebates on Advanced Wood Heating Equipment Now Available for Commercial and Institutional New Construction
Montpelier, VT – “The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) announced the availability of a new incentive program for advanced wood heat systems in commercial and institutional new construction. Qualifying installations will be eligible to receive custom incentives of $1.25 per square foot of heated space, up to $50,000….”
MESys Attends 3rd ME Modern Wood Heat Symposium
The energy in the room was high as leaders in the forest, heating, and energy industries and some government counterparts gathered to talk about the science of renewable wood biomass as a realistic option to reduce Maine’s carbon footprint.
Our Kids are Paying Attention to Climate Change
Today, students across the globe are skipping school to join a powerful movement to draw attention to climate change. There is no question in school about its reality – and little political spin has any sway on children. They are taking action where we haven’t.
11/10/2015: Pellet heat get money saving makeover, Pellet boilers can heat entire home
A new generation of pellet heat is making it easier and more affordable for Mainers to heat their homes. "Every morning when I went to milk, I filled the wood burner, and when he went down at 9 o'clock at night for night chores, I'd go out and fill it again," Theresa...
10/20/2015: Maine Energy Systems introduces fully-automated wood pellet hot air furnace
BETHEL, ME: Maine Energy Systems (MESys) today announced the North American release of the MESys AutoPellet Air, the world’s first modulating fully-automatic wood pellet hot air furnace. The units are being built in Bethel, Maine by MESys and were collaboratively...
01/20/2015: Heating Renewables Demand Drives 100% Growth
BETHEL, MAINE - Maine Energy Systems (MESys) today announced that it sold a record number of fully-automatic wood pellet boilers throughout North America, doubling its output from 2013 to 2014. “Concern over highly fluctuating fossil fuel costs and growing consumer...
06/03/2014: Maine Energy Systems awarded grant for Massachusetts pellet distribution expansion
BETHEL, ME: Maine Energy Systems (MESys) has recently been awarded a grant worth $806,598 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER). MESys intends to use the grant to develop a bulk wood pellet distribution facility and provision a fully-automated...
01/23/2014: Propane supplies may be tight, but Maine has plenty of wood pellets
Maine's wood pellet heat suppliers today reassured homeowners that unlike propane and natural gas, fuel from Maine’s woods is “in assured supply, at stable prices.” The Maine Pellet Fuels Association statement emphasized that “we take no satisfaction in the challenges...
01/23/2014: New program aims to cut heating costs for homeowners and boost local economy
BETHEL: A new program in Oxford County is offering rebates to help homeowners switch to wood pellet boilers for heat, which can cut fuel bills up to 50 percent and keeps energy dollars circulating locally and supporting jobs in the regional economy. Switching to wood...
06/26/2013: Farmington Model Neighborhood Project Underway
A new program is offering homeowners in Farmington and Wilton, Maine, the opportunity to save 40-50 percent on home heating costs by switching from oil heat to high efficiency wood pellet boilers. Municipalities and non-profits are also eligible to participate. The...
04/17/2013: Maine Energy Systems on Track for Record Breaking Year, Lowers Equipment Costs
BETHEL, MAINE - Maine Energy Systems (MESys) today announced that it is on track to sell a record number of fully-automatic wood pellet boilers in the northeastern U.S. this year. Because of increasing demand, MESys has reduced prices on its AutoPellet 20kW boiler,...
01/17/2013: 2013 MESys Diamond Contractor Training and Chairman’s Award
More than thirty of Maine Energy Systems “Diamond Contractors” gathered in Bethel on January 14th and 15th for advanced technical training on individual boilers, cascade systems and sales and marketing strategies. Dan Wheeler, Maine Energy Systems’ engineer directed...