THE HEAT IS ON!!

It's that time again, dig out your woolies, time to cozy up and stay warm!! 
There are countless home heating methods, but which one is right for you? Today I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various heating methods from Wood and Oil to Solar and Geothermal. There is something for everyone!!

The Benefits of Propane

Most people who chose propane stoves for home heating do so for comfort. Propane is a clean and effective method of heating your home, office, workshop, or any inside space quickly and easily.
Although the price of propane does rise and fall with the seasons, so the gas does tend to be pricier during the bitter winter months, the high efficiency of propane stoves means you end up spending less in the long run than sticking with a poorly working wood burning fireplace or electric heat. Furthermore, propane is a great deal safer than traditional heating fuels like gasoline or kerosene, so the safety of your family and home are taken into consideration.

 Propane suppliers in Nova Scotia include:

Wilsons Fuel and Wilson Propane 
MacGillivray Fuels Ltd. Propane Pictou County 
MacGillivray Fuels Ltd. - Propane Antigonish 
Forced Air Mechanical

 

Wood Stoves for Home Heating

In times gone by, friends and family would gather around wood stoves in homes and stores to warm the heart and soul through good company and heat. Today, wood burning stoves are excellent ways to offset heating costs while adding a fantastic charm to any room. Whether you choose to install a stove in a family room, kitchen, dining room, or bedroom, the entire household will enjoy the beauty and warmth provided by a quality stove. In addition to using renewable resources — wood — to provide heat instead of non-renewable fuels like liquefied propane gas or natural gas, the physical beauty of wood burning in a controlled area is remarkable.

 

Firewood suppliers in Nova Scotia include:

Frank Reid Firewood 
Masters Forestry Ltd. 
Rodney Lucci Enterprises 
Ronal Graham Pulp Contractor Ltd. 
The Wood Chopper 
Earle Atwater 
N. R. Kenney Logging Ltd.  
Polegato Trucking
WG Matheson



Alternative Energy Choices



Listed below are some of the alternative energy choices that are available to today’s consumer. Using these energies may require that you revamp or replace your current heating system to a system that will accommodate these types of fuels or conductors. 

Corn, rye and wheat – These fuels can be purchased by the bushel for a low price or can be grown right on your property. While you will need to install a furnace that will burn these fuels, you can garner 500,000 BTUs or more from a single bushel.

Solar Energy – The addition of solar panels to your home allows you to perform many of your home’s energy functions via solar power including heating your home. The most popular type of solar heating systems are hydronic systems that use heated water to keep your house cozy. Solar power is also free to harness, once your array is installed.

Geothermal Energy – Geothermal Energy is captured from a certain depth in the ground where the earth remains a constant 70 degrees. Tapping into Mother Nature’s heating system is also a free energy and is more reliable than solar power. As you can see, there are several alternative energy choices available to today’s consumer. And the growing demand for new, non traditional heating energies guarantees that there will be even more choices in the future. Alternative Heating is the heat of the future. 

Thanks to: http://www.alternative-heating.com/

Alternative energy choices in Nova Scotia include:

Advanced Heating Solutions 
Fundy Solar Design & Installation 
Encom Alternative Energy Solutions 
Global Construction (Maritimes) 
J. C. Mechanical Contractors Ltd.  
The Fine Home Builder.Com 
Nova Sun Power

THE BENEFITS OF OILHEAT:

Efficient – modern Oilheat systems perform at 85-95% efficiency or higher.  This means that for every dollar you spend on heating oil 85-95 cents worth of heat and hot water is delivered to your home.
Clean – Today’s Oilheat is 95% cleaner than it was in 1970.  Modern Oilheat systems create absolutely no soot, dirt, or odors in the home.  It is as environmentally friendly as gas.     
It's Abundant – No need to worry about world oil supplies. There are over 36 oil-producing countries.
Safe – heating oil is non-explosive, in fact it will not even burn in a liquid state.   
Economical – annual heating costs for Oilheat are consistently lower than natural gas or electricity.

Thanks to: http://www.lykinsoil.com/Page.aspx/182/Advantages-and-Benefits.html

Oil suppliers in Nova Scotia include:
  
Bluewave Energy/Bluewave-Ralston 
Patton's Fuel Service 
Ballantyne Fuels 
Fuel Time Inc. 
V-Filling Station Ltd. & Auto Recyclers 
Hankin Fuels 
Scotsburn Co-Op Fuels 
MacGillivray Fuels Ltd. - Antigonish 
Landry Brothers Limited 
D.W. Thompson Fuels Ltd. 
Forced Air Mechanical 
Wilsons Fuel and Wilson Propane