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Originally Posted by Charlatan
Stan... yes, heating with wood is much cheaper. But ask yourself this question: What if everyone heated with wood?
It just isn't practical... the decrease in air quality and the huge amounts of deforestation would be devestating.
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Actually, the stove I've ordered is EPA certified with a secondary combustion chamber (think catalytic convertor) and is environmentally cleaner than most gas or fuel oil furnaces. It is specifically exempted from Denver's burning restrictions for that reason. While it isn't a practical solution for everyone, the national forest and an endless supply of down/dead firewood is only 200 yards from my home.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't primarily interested in reducing my heating bill, but it seems to be environmentally responsible, as well.