6 articles from the Sundamentals blog. For the fundamentals, start with our bioenergy guide.
Is burning wood carbon neutral? A balanced look at carbon debt, payback times, residues vs. whole trees, and what it means for Canadian wood and pellet heat.
How biomass heating helps northern and remote Canadian communities cut diesel and heating oil use, with district heat, local wood, pellets and key lessons.
Biofuels explained for Canadians: how ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel differ, what's in your fuel today, cold-weather issues, and the climate debate.
Renewable natural gas explained: how RNG is made from waste, how it reaches Canadian homes through gas pipes, what it costs, and the limits on its supply.
Wood pellet stoves and boilers compared for Canadian homes: approximate costs, fuel use, maintenance, pros and cons, and how they stack up against heat pumps.
What is bioenergy? A plain-language Canadian primer on biomass, biogas and biofuels: how each works, where they're used, and the debates worth knowing about.
